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Visa holders can stay in the UAE for up to 90 days on each visit, with the option of extending the stay by another 90 days. (AI-generated image)

UAE 5-year tourist visa: Eligibility, documents, fees and stay rules explained

July 16, 2026 2:11 pm

The visa is self-sponsored, valid for five years and enables travellers to make multiple entries into the UAE throughout its validity period without applying for a new visa for each visit,

UAE bans social media for children under 15: What it means for 3.5 million Indians in the country

June 18, 2026 8:21 pm

The UAE Cabinet has issued a landmark resolution setting the minimum age for social media use at 15 — and this time, parental consent won't be enough to bypass it.

The deceased worked at a juice shop in Dubai and was active on TikTok, where he regularly posted videos on various topics. (AI generated image)

Kerala man's body to be repatriated after 'murder' linked to TikTok dispute in UAE

June 11, 2026 7:59 pm

A fatal stabbing in Sharjah sparked by a long-standing social media feud has left a family in Kerala grieving, as authorities expedite the return of the victim's mortal remains.

The women threw her five-year-old child off the high-rise building in Al Nahda area before jumping herself. (Representational Image/ Wikimedia common via Mueed Ahmed)

Indian woman, five-year-old daughter found dead at Sharjah apartment; police investigating: Reports

May 23, 2026 10:06 pm

Sharjah Police have registered a case and referred the matter to the Public Prosecution for further investigation. Authorities are yet to release official details on the circumstances.

It also advised the travellers not to proceed to DXB or DWC unless they have been directly contacted by their airline with a confirmed departure time.

Iran-Israel war: Dubai Airports operate over 1,140 flights to 80+ countries in past 84 hours

March 06, 2026 5:36 pm

Iran-Israel war update: Dubai Airports have operated more than 1,140 flights in the past 84 hours to help stranded passengers reach their destinations amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.

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UAE: Indian couple from Kerala forgives driver after 22-month-old son’s death in freak Sharjah accident

February 23, 2026 8:59 pm

Alan Kurdi namesake Kerala toddler dies in Sharjah accident, with parents pardoning the driver and urging greater vigilance on roads.

India leads international passenger flow at Dubai Airport (Image: Govt of Dubai Media/X)

Dubai Airport passenger traffic 2025: India retains top spot with 11.9 million travellers; check country-wise breakdown

February 15, 2026 5:47 pm

Dubai Airport passenger traffic 2025: Dubai International Airport handled 95.2 million passengers in 2025, marking a year-on-year growth of 3.1 per cent.

Dubai’s population set to cross 4 million, doubling in less than 15 years

August 26, 2025 8:31 pm

Several factors, including its zero-income tax policy, business-friendly environment, infrastructure, high levels of safety have made Dubai an attractive destination to migrate.

UAE Dubai New Golden Visa 2025: Applicants seeking the UAE Golden Visa under the nomination category may obtain pre-approval from their home country without the need to visit Dubai.

Dubai offers a Golden Visa: Indians will take it because India can't offer a good life

July 08, 2025 9:36 am

As Dubai opens its doors wider to Indian talent, it's important to confront why so many are quietly choosing to walk out of the country

Students will be studying at Symbiosis International University’s (SIU) new Dubai campus for two years, followed by two years at Aston University in Birmingham.

Aston University, Symbiosis International University to offer joint dual degree in Dubai, UK

December 03, 2024 9:13 am

In June 2024, the two universities signed an initial agreement to form a strategic partnership to collaborate on a wide range of projects and activities in India, the UK and Dubai.