Author: Mohan Nasre

The Indian Consulate in Dubai has opened a special emergency service for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) certificate applications, responding to the time pressure many families are facing as college admission deadlines across India approach their final stages. For students applying under the NRI quota at Indian universities, having this certificate in hand on time isn’t optional — it’s what makes or breaks the application. The emergency walk-in facility is running on Saturday, July 25, giving eligible families a single-day window to get their documentation sorted without going through the regular appointment process. Why the Emergency NRI Certificate Service Has Been Introduced…

Friendship Day falls on July 30 this year, and if you’ve been waiting for a good reason to get the group together, Dubai has handed you several of them at once. Whether your friend group’s idea of celebrating involves a rooftop bar, a pasta dinner, a hotel staycation, or just a cheap latte from a delivery app, there’s something on this list for every budget and every vibe. Here’s everything worth knowing before the group chat debate starts. 1. MARQ Dubai — Best for a Night Out If your squad lives for a proper club night, MARQ at Dubai Marine…

Dubai International Airport has launched a new digital tool that makes the immigration process smoother before passengers even get there. Developed in partnership with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai, the Smart Gates Eligibility Pre-Check lets travellers confirm in seconds whether they qualify to use the airport’s biometric Smart Gates — before they join any queue. The timing is deliberate. DXB is in the middle of its busiest travel season, with hundreds of thousands of passengers moving through the terminals daily. Anything that reduces uncertainty at immigration and keeps people moving is worth having right now.…

Dubai Airports has confirmed three senior leadership appointments as the organisation gears up for the next phase of expansion at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central — Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The moves are aimed at reinforcing capabilities across airport operations, technology infrastructure, cybersecurity and national talent development at a time when both airports are preparing for significantly higher passenger volumes. The appointments reflect the broader direction of travel for Dubai’s aviation sector — more digital, more complex operationally, and increasingly dependent on experienced leaders who understand both the technical and human dimensions of running airports at…

Picking a unique vehicle number plate has become something of a trend among motorists in the UAE. Whether it comes down to personal taste, business branding, or just wanting a registration number that is easy to remember, plenty of drivers are on the lookout for ways to lock in their preferred plate before they even register a vehicle. To make that easier, the UAE Ministry of Interior (MOI) runs a digital service that lets motorists reserve vehicle plate numbers online. It is part of the ministry’s ongoing push to expand digital government services and take the hassle out of traffic-related…