CURRENT
Onam 2026: Why UAE Malayalis Are Celebrating for 11 Days
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Kerala’s Malayali community across the UAE is preparing for an unusual Onam season this year, with the traditional Atham-to-Thiruvonam countdown...
Dubai expat denied anticipatory bail in Kerala wife’s death case
THALASSERY, India — A Kerala court has refused anticipatory bail to a Dubai-based Indian man accused of abetting the death of his 20-year-old wife,...
Passport fee relief? Indian expats await Centre’s next move
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Thousands of Indian expatriates in the UAE are awaiting the Indian government's response after the Delhi High Court directed...
UAE Special Olympics Sets Benchmark in Empowering People of Determination
ABU DHABI: The UAE Special Olympics continues to strengthen its role as a leading model in empowering People of Determination, achieving remarkable milestones on...
INDIA-GULF
Dr. Salim, A Physician Who Tried to Be Different
KOZHIKODE, India: Dr. K. A. Salim, the renowned hematologist and clinical oncologist from Kerala who passed away recently, was more than an eminent physician...
GULF
Oman Bars Expats From Over 200 Professions in Intensified Omanisation Push
From Mahmoud Rafeeque
Muscat, Oman — Oman has expanded its Omanisation policy by prohibiting expatriates from taking up more than 200 professions starting this year,...
COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
Surge in Distress Calls from Indian Workers in Abroad
MUMBAI, India – India's Ministry of External Affairs has recorded more than 16,000 grievances from Indian nationals abroad over a 23-month period, with the...
INDIA-GULF
GCC Strengthens Labour Rights for Migrant Workers
NEW DELHI, India: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have undertaken substantial labour market reforms in recent years to modernize regulatory frameworks and enhance protections...
COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
Canada Caps Student Intake as New Controls Reshape Indian Enrolment
By Robert M
OTTAWA, Canada — Canada’s federal government is maintaining tighter controls on international student intake following a cap introduced in 2024, a move that...
COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
Germany Steps Up Skilled Worker Recruitment from India Amid Labor Shortages
By Angela Fernando
BERLIN, Germany – Germany is intensifying efforts to attract skilled professionals from India as it works to address ongoing labor shortages across...
COMMUNITY
Dubai launches first environment and climate conference
DUBAI— Dubai has launched its first Environment Conference and...
Sharjah Raises Salaries as 17,776 Government Staff Set to Benefit
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: All Sharjah government employees are...
Indian Consulate warns UAE workers of biometric scams
DUBAI: Indian nationals in the UAE have been warned...
Dubai Police Join Malayali Onam Celebrations in Karama
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Police officers joined members...
Dubai opens three worker markets serving 640,000 workers
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Municipality has opened three...
DIASPORA
Onam 2026: Why UAE Malayalis Are Celebrating for 11 Days
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Kerala’s Malayali community across the UAE is preparing for an unusual Onam season this year, with the traditional Atham-to-Thiruvonam countdown stretching...