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Everything you need to know about obtaining a freelance visa in the UAE, from costs to workspace options and banking access.

Is a degree needed for a freelance visa in Dubai?

A Gulf News reader asked about qualifications and the process for Dubai freelance permits

BJP’s long innings and opposition’s missteps in Gujarat

Generations of young Gujaratis have seen no government except the BJP, associating it with stability and governance.

India’s winter of suffocation returns

Every government - from the centre to the states - has utterly failed citizens on the most basic need - the right to breathe.

Logistics firm’s India exit ignites public outrage

Faith in the rule of law will only be restored once people stop being extorted or asked for bribes by officials and politicians simply to get routine work done.

How Trump policies are squeezing India’s brightest

Indian tech workers make up nearly 80 percent of those on the H-1B visa system, so the latest crackdown affected them disproportionately.

YOUR MONEY

Dubai gold tips: Spot jewellery that gains value

A shopper looks at the window display in a jewellery shop in the Gold Souk. For the first time,

How UAE gold VAT rules affect buyers, sellers today

If you’re buying or selling gold in the UAE today—whether as a business or as a shopper—it’s important to understand how VAT (Value Added Tax) applies to different types of gold.

Credit cards aren’t always the enemy: Here’s when

While it’s true that credit cards often open the door to more spending, not all of them are designed to trap you.

What’s really driving up insurance bills worldwide?

Insurance is a global industry, and many of the forces driving up premiums are interconnected across borders.

Tesla stock at discount: Should you buy now or wait?

Save or borrow to invest? Make the right money move

Both saving and investing have their benefits, but knowing when to choose one over the other is crucial to building wealth.