Dubai

Dubai (Rajeev Sharma): Amid heightened security precautions, Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara has suspended all public activities until further notice, acting on directions issued by authorities in the emirate. The gurudwara management stated that the move is intended to safeguard devotees and staff, underlining that the decision was taken in full compliance with official instructions. It described the closure as a preventive step in view of the prevailing situation. Members of the Sikh community have been requested to remain patient and extend their support during this period, with the management assuring that any updates regarding reopening will be communicated promptly. The…

Dubai (Rajeev Sharma): Rising instability in West Asia has left several Indian nationals stuck overseas, including Olympic badminton champion PV Sindhu and Bollywood actor Sonal Chauhan, after flight operations were abruptly suspended in Dubai. The travel chaos follows heightened military action in the region, which has led to precautionary airspace closures over parts of Iran and Iraq. As a result, multiple international carriers have either cancelled flights or altered routes, affecting passengers transiting through major Gulf hubs. Sindhu Recounts Scare at Airport Sindhu shared details of a tense episode at Dubai International Airport, revealing that an explosion was heard not…

Dubai ( Rajeev Sharma): Dubai’s residential property market is entering a more cautious phase in 2026, creating fresh challenges for Indian and other overseas investors who were among the largest buyers during the post-pandemic boom. According to market reports by global property consultancies Knight Frank, JLL and CBRE, Dubai home prices rose sharply between 2022 and 2024, driven by foreign capital inflows, high rental demand and an influx of new residents. However, these firms note that price growth has begun to slow in 2025, particularly in apartment-dominated communities. Industry estimates cited by JLL and Dubai Land Department data indicate that…