Why Should An NRI File Income Tax Return In India?
The general perception is that an NRI is required to file Income Tax Return (ITR) in India only if his annual income falls exceeds the basic exemption limit stated in the Income Tax Act, 1961. The bas...
November 14, 20210323Category: Expats
Sharjah: Non-citizens Not Allowed To Rent Houses In Al Dhaid, Says Ruler
Based on the directives of the Sharjah Ruler, Al Dhaid Municipality has confirmed that renting houses to non-citizens within residential neighbourhoods is strictly prohibited.
The decision by Dr Sh...
November 11, 20210576Category: Expats
Dubai: What Are Your Rights If Fired From Work? Here Are Your Visa Options
Question: I work in a Dubai-based firm as an executive. What are my legal rights if I am made redundant? How is my gratuity calculated?
May I request the firm to retain my visa till I find another ...
November 09, 20210508Category: Expats
UAE: Non-Muslim Expats Hail New Family Law
Abu Dhabi expats have welcomed the new family law that will allow non-Muslims to marry, divorce and get joint child custody under civil law.
The residents have stressed that the significant changes...
November 09, 20210414Category: Expats
14-year-old Boy Donates Dh75,000 To Help Repatriate Pakistanis Stranded In UAE
Most feel sorry when they see people in trouble, but hardly anyone comes forward to actually help.
However, 14-year-old Hyder Ali decided to play a proactive role when he saw a long queue of strand...
August 26, 20200487Category: Expats
Bangladeshi Expatriates Stranded In Abu Dhabi Permitted Entry
A group of 29 Bangladeshi expatriates, who were stranded since arrival at the capital’s airport, were all permitted entry on Wednesday.
As Gulf News had reported earlier, the strand...
August 20, 20200400Category: Expats
UAE Banks Asked To Treat Males, Females Equally While Giving Loans
They need to develop policies and procedures that promote gender equality in customer dealings.
The UAE Central Bank has asked banks and financial institutions in the country to treat male and female...
September 02, 20190694Category: Expats
Indian Muslims Trusted Bose More Than Other Leaders
Would India remain united if one of the country’s most beloved freedom fighters had been alive during the time of its Independence in 1947? The author of the latest book on Netaji Subhas Chandra...
March 05, 20190732Category: Expats