The Indian pavilion will be hosting a week-long celebrations of both Navratri and Durga Puja leading up to the festival of Dusshera at Dubai Expo this year, officials said.
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Emirates NBD mulls plans for expansion in India
One of the major banking groups in the Middle East North Africa and Turkey (Menat) region, Emirates NBD, has announced its plans for further expansion in India, following approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to open two additional branches.
Singapore population shrinks to 5.45 million; lowest since 1970
According to the latest census data, Singapore’s total population shrank by 4.1 per cent to 5.45 million in June 2021, largely due to a fall in non-resident numbers amidst the COVID-19 travel restrictions, indicating the sharpest fall since the government began collecting such data in 1970.
UAE warns Indian expatriates against fake flight approval letters
The UAE embassy in New Delhi issued an advisory asking Indian expats set to return to the Emirates to be cautious against fake flight approval letters issued by scamsters.
Singapore world’s 17th most expensive location for expats: Survey
Singapore has emerged as the 17th most expensive location across the world for expatriates, with the average pay package for a mid-level worker costing companies USD 225,171 annually, a survey by MyExpatriate Market Pay published by ECA International, said.
Indian comic Deepak Chandran to feature in The Expat Comedy Show in Singapore
LA Comedy Live is organising an expat comedy show which will feature six performers, including India’s Deepak Chandran exploring a variety of themes with Singaporeans and food and culture to expat living in the island country.
Indian expat Dr SPS Oberoi sole passenger on Air India Dubai-Amritsar flight
SP Singh Oberoi, a UAE-based Indian businessman and philanthropist, was the sole passenger on Air India flight (AI929) from Dubai in the UAE to Amritsar in Punjab.
Singapore drops in global cost of living rankings for expats: ECA International report
Singapore has dropped by one place to be in the 13th position in the global cost of living rankings, but remains in the top 10 most expensive locations for expatriates to live and work in Asia, stated the latest Cost of Living research published by management and survey firm ECA International.
Singapore government announces waiver on foreign workers’ levies during stay-home period
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) yesterday said it would waive levies on foreign workers, including maids, during their stay-home notice periods from January to September 2021 to help employers manage the increased costs associated with the COVID-19 safety measures.
Not mandatory for NRIs to link Aadhaar and PAN cards
NRI News: Indian diaspora in the UAE have been advised to ideally link their Aadhaar and Permanent Account Number (PAN) by the extended deadline date of December 31, 2019.