Florida man loses US citizenship over $3.8 million Covid-19 relief fraud scheme; may face deportation

A man living in Florida has been stripped of his United States citizenship after being convicted in a multi-million dollar Covid-19 fraud case, according to a federal court ruling.The decision was issued by a US judge who found that the man, 25-year-old Joff Stenn Wroy Philossaint, had obtained his citizenship unlawfully and later took part […]

Big relief for travellers stranded in the Gulf: Air India, Air India Express add 62 extra flights to UAE, Saudi Arabia amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Flight Chaos Eases: Air India, Air India Express Deploys 62 Additional Services to UAE, Saudi Arabia Air travel between India and the Gulf has received a major boost as the Air India group, comprising Air India and Air India Express, announced the addition of 62 extra flights connecting India with the United Arab Emirates and […]

Indian Embassy teams up with Jazeera Airways, arranges travel relief for stranded nationals in Kuwait amid flight disruptions across the Gulf due to Iran vs US-Israel war

Indian Embassy Steps In With Jazeera Airways To Help Nationals Travel From Kuwait Amid Iran vs US-Israel War As tensions across the Middle East continue to disrupt air travel, the Embassy of India in Kuwait has stepped in to assist Indian nationals seeking to return home. In coordination with Jazeera Airways, Kuwaiti authorities and airline […]

Big relief for UAE OFWs: Department of Migrant Workers rolls out new digital reforms for faster services

DMW Digital Reforms: Faster Services for OFWs in UAE and Globally The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has unveiled a sweeping set of digital reforms aimed at speeding up services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), including those in key destinations like the United Arab Emirates, as part of a broader effort to […]

Dubai’s bold traffic relief strategy: How RTA is keeping the UAE emirate moving, AI infrastructure and future mobility plans

Dubai Traffic Congestion Solutions: AI, Infrastructure and Future Mobility Plans Dubai, one of the fastest-growing urban centres in the world, is taking ambitious and multi-layered steps to tackle chronic traffic congestion and future mobility challenges as the city’s population and vehicle numbers rise. Recently, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) rolled out a set of […]

India’s new customs rules bring duty-free relief on gold, electronics for UAE travellers | World News

ndia Hikes Duty-Free Baggage Limit for UAE Passengers / Image: file For the millions of Indians living in the UAE, the trip back home usually involves suitcases filled with gifts, chocolates, and the latest electronics bought in Dubai. However, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has recently updated the “Duty-Free Allowance” for […]

Big relief for UAE travellers to India: Higher duty-free limits, gold jewellery reforms, simpler baggage clearance, revamped customs rules

India’s 2026 Baggage Rules: Are UAE Travellers Finally Getting a Fair Deal? India has introduced a major overhaul of its customs baggage rules for 2026, bringing changes that will significantly benefit international travellers, especially UAE residents, Indian expats (NRIs) and tourists of Indian origin flying into the country. These changes come into effect from February […]

‘submitted false applications to obtain Covid-19 relief money’: Indian-origin US businessman sentenced to six years for fraud

An Indian-origin businessman, Rahul Shah, from Chicago, was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in schemes to defraud banks and obtain pandemic relief funds, federal prosecutors said.Rahul Shah, 56, of Evanston, was also sentenced to two years of supervised release and ordered to pay $23,226,005 in restitution, according to the US Department […]