A Kashmiri man reported missing in Sharjah has been found imprisoned, fined, and threatened with deportation after authorities linked him to an Iran related social media post. The case follows another detention of Kashmiri expatriates in Gulf countries within weeks, underscoring how overseas residents can face serious legal action over online activity.
UAE universities will restart in-person classes on April 20, 2026, following campus readiness and safety checks. The decision follows the reopening of schools and nurseries, while authorities say some private institutions could keep hybrid classes if required. Universities are urged to follow regulations and be ready to switch learning modes as regional conditions evolve.
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A Supreme Court ruling touching the Tiger Global-Flipkart dispute could tighten how Indian investors claim UAE tax treaty benefits. The court suggests that simply producing tax residency certificates may not suffice. Investors may need to prove genuine commercial substance and effective management in the UAE, raising scrutiny for high-net-worth individuals and family offices operating from Dubai.
Indian engineering exports fell sharply in March, with shipments to the UAE down 66.8% and to Saudi Arabia dropping 45%. The downturn is linked to a West Asia crisis that disrupted cargo ship movements. Even with these regional shocks, engineering exports rose overall in March and across the 2025-26 fiscal year, while the US remains the top destination.
A new report says UAE listed real estate firms start 2026 from a position of strength, citing strong sales momentum and record project backlogs at Emaar and Aldar. Demand for residential investment in the region and steady commercial activity have bolstered pipelines. But investors may face uneven risks, especially concerns over Dubai’s supply pipeline that could cap further stock gains.
The UAE is considering loosening tax residency rules for expatriates who left during the Iran conflict, a move aimed at helping them retain tax status. Rather than blanket exemptions, authorities are reportedly weighing case-by-case relaxation of minimum stay requirements, according to Financial Times.
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