Saudi Arabia became the GCC’s biggest source of Indian worker deportations in 2025 after India’s Ministry of External Affairs tabled figures showing 24,600+ deportations worldwide and...
Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller Dhurandhar is running strong in India and several overseas markets, yet it reportedly did not get screening clearance in six Gulf states:...
The UAE ranks highest worldwide in the 2026 government trust survey, scoring 80 out of 100 in the Edelman Trust Barometer. The ranking stands out as...
One of the most revered events of the world sporting calendar has started counting down. The Doha Fencing Grand Prix 2026 is set to take center...
The highly anticipated Vinyl Souk Dubai returns for its third Mini Festival edition on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Taking over the vibrant 25Hours Hotel festival spaces...
The Joy Awards 2026 illuminated the Riyadh Season with a dazzling spectacle, cementing Saudi Arabia’s position as a global entertainment hub. Although it is based on...
The technological landscape has transformed to being more about hardware competition to competition of attention. The tech moguls no longer create electric cars or social site,...
The Qatar-UAE Super Cup 2026 returns for its highly anticipated third edition this January, featuring a thrilling lineup of eight elite clubs from the Qatar Stars...
Unlike Hajj, Ummrah is a holy pilgrimage to Mecca that can be made any time of the year. It is a universal spiritual path that consists...
Kuwait has officially launched a new system allowing multiple-trip exit permits for expatriate workers, marking a significant shift in the country’s labor and travel regulations. Announced...
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the President of the Government of the UAE, inaugurated a novel Cabinet...
The Middle East Film & Comic Con 2026 will mark the introduction of films, anime, games, comics, cosplay and pop...
UAE has enrolled new rules regarding the restriction of use of mobile phones in classrooms to reduce distractions in the...
Bahrain was ranked in the top 55 in the world and the top 4 in the Arab region of the...
Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is hosting Qatar’s next big motorsport season in 2026 with the 2026 MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand...
His Royal Highness Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman met with His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed...
Kuwait has launched a new directive that allows investors to obtain a residency visa for a 15-year period, to bring...
Sharjah provides a vast educational system, comprising the private school and university system, with the financial requirements for admission to...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is gearing up to enact a single Freedom of Information Law, as it is one...
Smart holiday planning could help employees in the UAE make their annual leave more enjoyable. The best part about Eid...
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