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Is the UAE really offering a new golden visa for Indians?

Update: The UAE has officially denied circulating claims about offering lifetime olden visas for 'certain nationalities'. It emphasised that the system is handled only through official government channels, and no internal or external consultancy firms are authorised to process or represent applicants. The consultancy firm Rayad Group has in a statement 'apologised unreservedly for the public confusion caused by recent reports and commentary'

Visa for ₹23 lakh? Dubai-based firm apologises for false claims about UAE Golden Visa rules

Dubai-based Rayad Group has apologised for spreading false information about UAE Golden Visa rules, admitting there is no lifetime visa for a one-time ₹23.30 lakh payment. The firm retracted its claims after the UAE’s identity authority rejected the reports and has now halted its visa advisory services.

‘Rumours’: UAE says not giving lifetime ‘golden visa’ to certain nationalities

A press release circulated by the consultancy Rayad Group had claimed that Indian nationals could now apply for a “nomination-based” Golden Visa without the need to invest crores in property or business

Millionaires on the march: Which countries are losing their wealthy residents?

The Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2025 says that at least 1.42 lakh millionaires around the world will relocate in 2025 – a number which will rise to 1.65 lakh by 2026. The report defined high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) as those who have over $1 million (Rs 8.6 crore) in liquid wealth. But where are these people going? Which countries are winning and which are losing?

Operation Sindoor outreach to UAE and West Africa: A success story

The extraordinary outreach on the part of the Government of India has sensitised the world to the evil perpetrated by Pakistan-based terrorists

How the West lost Turkey and India is paying the price

As Turkey and Ankara try to cobble together a pan-Islamic bloc rooted in grievance and revanchism, India must do more to support the Saudi–UAE axis in West Asia and reinforce its alignment with moderate Muslim powers like Indonesia

India-Gulf ties gain new strategic depth despite regional crises

While recent regional crises have kept India-Gulf ties subdued, the depth of the relations, combined with recent momentum behind these partnerships, creates a strong foundation for increased integration over the coming decades

‘We stand with India’: Japan, UAE back New Delhi over its global outreach against Pak-backed terror

In Tokyo, Japanese Foreign Minister told another Indian delegation that “terrorism cannot be justified in any form”. The UAE too reaffirmed its unwavering support for India, with a senior Emirati lawmaker calling terrorism a "global threat" and an "evil for all humanity"

What is Al-Ayyala, the hair-flipping welcome that Donald Trump received in UAE?

When Donald Trump arrived at Abu Dhabi's presidential palace, he was greeted by an eye-catching visual of girls in white robes flipping their hair side to side, while men beat rhythmic drums and chanted in sync. The Unesco-honoured dance form known as Al-ayyala blends music, poetry and is popular in the UAE and Oman

Trump inks AI deal with UAE for 'largest' data centre outside US

While Trump has been pushing AI investments to retain its global dominance over the technology, the UAE has also expressed willingness to establish itself as a world leader in AI by 2031