India has appointed Dr. Emmadi Vishnu Vardhan Reddy as the new Consul General of India in Dubai — a leadership change at one of the country’s most active and consequential diplomatic missions anywhere in the world. The Indian Consulate in Dubai confirmed the appointment, noting that Dr. Reddy will officially assume office once he has presented his credentials to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He takes over from Satish Kumar Sivan, who has completed his tenure after a period of sustained engagement with both the Indian community and UAE authorities. Dr. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy Takes Charge in Dubai A…
Author: Mohan Nasre
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A gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road killed one person and injured five others on Monday, August 3. Dubai Civil Defence teams responded immediately, reaching the scene shortly after the incident was reported, treating the injured and working to secure the area before the situation could escalate. The Dubai Media Office confirmed the emergency response through official channels, with updates released as the situation developed throughout the afternoon. By evening, authorities had confirmed that the explosion was fully contained, the site had been secured and all response operations were complete. Dubai Civil Defence Responded Quickly…
The UAE is cracking down harder on tax evasion and pushing for stronger compliance with excise tax rules. Over the first half of 2026, joint inspection campaigns run by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and Dubai Police led to the seizure of more than 3.58 million non-compliant excise goods across the country. These inspections also turned up some serious tax violations, with outstanding tax liabilities and penalties adding up to more than Dh82 million. The latest numbers show just how focused the country remains on protecting consumers, backing legitimate businesses, and making sure excise tax laws are actually being followed.…
If you have a vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or piece of machinery sitting in Sharjah Municipality custody, now is the time to act. Sharjah City Municipality has issued an urgent notice giving owners of impounded assets that have been held for more than six months just four days to complete the procedures needed to reclaim them. Miss the deadline and the property could be sold through a public auction. The announcement is part of the municipality’s ongoing effort to manage impounded assets more efficiently while giving owners a clear and fair window to sort out any outstanding issues. Who Is Affected…
Travelling to the UAE has gotten a lot more convenient for eligible expatriates living in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The UAE offers an electronic visa, or eVisa, that lets qualifying residents of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia apply online before they even travel, skipping the traditional visa process entirely. The whole point of the UAE eVisa is to make travel simpler while still making sure visitors get approval before they land in the country. Whether you are heading over for tourism, to see family, or for business, knowing the eligibility rules and how the application works can…