NRIs have fond memories as UAE celebrates golden jubilee
The Hindu
The GCC nation is a land of opportunities for Indians, they say
As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrates its 50th National Day on Thursday, thousands of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), especially Keralites, have fond memories of life in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nation.
For entrepreneur Harrison Albert, who has been working in Dubai since 1996, the UAE has been a land of opportunities for expatriates. “The dramatic transformation of the nation shows its leadership with vision,” he said, adding that perhaps no nation offered such safety and security to its residents.
A proud owner of the recently introduced golden visa and the first licensed Ayurveda practitioner in the UAE, Shyam Viswanathan felt that Dubai was home to multicultural ethnicity. “About 30% of the population in that country are Indians. It is the most welcoming place in the world and embraces Indian heritage, sciences and culture. Indian professionals, skilled workers, and investors have huge opportunities to grow in the UAE,” Dr. Viswanathan said.