Giving some figures about the number of Indians who have received a pardon in recent times, thanks to Delhi’s successful global diplomacy, an Akashvani (aka All-India Radio) news report said that in 2024, “UAE pardoned 944 Indian prisoners ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr and UAE National Day [on December 2]”.
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Indian woman Shahzadi Khan executed in Abu Dhabi for ‘murder’ of employer’s baby; family informed 2 weeks after execution
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said that the Indian Embassy had provided all possible legal assistance to Shahzadi Khan, including sending mercy petitions and pardon requests to the UAE Government.
UAE unveils new visa-on-arrival policy for Indian visitors. Check all details
UAE government announces new visa-on-arrival policy for Indian travelers
45K Indians ready to say “Hello, Modi” at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the World Government Summit in Dubai and then meets tens of thousands of NRIs in Abu Dhabi for the event titled ‘Ahlan Modi’. He is also set to inaugurate the BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi.
Modi to visit UAE on Feb 13-14, for World Government Summit, expat event, and temple opening
Announcing the trip, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said that this would be the prime minister’s seventh visit to the UAE since 2015.
Indians in UAE prepare for Ahlan Modi, a day before BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi inauguration
BAPS, which stands for Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, began working on plans for the magnificent Hindu mandir in 2018.
Indian investors put USD 1.6 billion into Dubai between 2020 and H1 2023, driven by new incentives
Indians are among the top investors in Dubai this year, with USD 335 million put into the business-friendly emirate in the first six months (H1) of this year. This takes the total foreign direct investment (FDI) in Dubai from Indians to USD 1.6 billion between 2020 and H1 2023. These numbers have been published in […]
UAE-based Indian businessman Dilip Popley hosts daughter’s wedding on a private jet, recreates scenes from his marriage 28 years ago
The couple exchanged vows at an altitude of 30,000 feet above ground level, marking a truly unique airborne celebration.
Shah Rukh Khan portrait created by Burj Khalifa light show in Dubai, as Bollywood star promotes Jawan
Shah Rukh Khan, who has had a close association with Dubai for many years, was there to talk about Jawan, which releases on September 7.
NRIs remit highest ever USD 107 billion in FY 2022-23: RBI Governor
The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in a statement announced that inward gross remittances from the NRI for FY 2022–23 had reached a record high of USD 107.5 billion.
