How wealthy Indians are developing an appetite for real estate in Dubai

How wealthy Indians are developing an appetite for real estate in Dubai

In recent years, Dubai has emerged as a preferred destination for wealthy Indians looking to invest in real estate. There has been a significant surge in the amount of money wealthy Indians are sending abroad under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS).  In FY24, Rs 3,173 crore were transferred, marking a 17 percent rise from the … Read more

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka to sell ‘golden’ visas

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka to sell ‘golden’ visas

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka announced on Tuesday it would sell long-term visas to attract desperately needed foreign currency after the island nation ran out of dollars to pay even for food and fuel. Foreigners who deposit a minimum of $100,000 locally will be granted permission to live and work in Sri Lanka for 10 years under … Read more

Dubai expects economic boost from UAE golden visa extension

Dubai expects economic boost from UAE golden visa extension

DUBAI: Dubai said the economic growth rate could increase by up to 1% because of plans by the United Arab Emirates to extend to more categories a “golden” visa system which grants 10-year residency in the Gulf state. Foreigners in the UAE usually have renewable visas valid for only a few years tied to employment. … Read more