International Museum Day 2026 continues Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Celebration with a city-wide programme for visitors who will be allowed to access several of the UAE’s most...
Saudi Arabia is beginning one of its toughest ever crackdowns on immigration ahead of the 1447 AH Hajj season. The Ministry of Interior and Jawazat are...
In 2026, Saudi Arabia increased its enforcement of visa and residency control. There are digital systems for tracking any residency overstays, expired Iqamas, and unresolved travel...
One of the largest changes to the tourism landscape in the GCC region is near, with the introduction of the “GCC Grand Tours Visa,” officially titled...
Out comes the update – Saudi Arabia’s top judicial body shifts the Dhul Hijjah crescent watch to Sunday night, May 17, 2026. Earlier whispers pointed to...
The Bahrain Tourism Authority (BTA) is gearing up for one of the country’s busiest tourism seasons ever, as it launches a new initiative called “GCC Family...
The UAE and Saudi shoppers have recently had the eye appreciation of empty packaging in their drinks where they once saw Pokka. A wide range of...
As the UAE’s residents start the shopper-racing trend every Eid season, they are looking for ways to attract buyers while keeping costs down. It is expected...
With Hajj 2026 approaching, there is a tremendous demand for packages worldwide. With a Nusuk Hajj portal experiencing record traffic, many of the top dollar packages...
After the almost complete roll-out of the Salama platform by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), the process of sponsoring visas via the...
Are you looking for a trip to Dubai for a vacation or for business? Minutes of documentation error may cause...
The UAE Golden Visa has undergone many changes in the last several years. The program was traditionally reserved for those...
The UAE is at its best during the Milky Way season, offering ample opportunities to see the galaxy’s brilliantly lit...
Play971 is UAE’s first authentic and legal real money sportsbetting and iGaming platform, marking a new era in regulated digital...
One of the world’s largest efforts to make mobility ‘smart’ has been made in Saudi Arabia, which now has an...
SpaceX has written financial history having recorded the largest public valuation on opening with the Nasdaq exchange, which saw a...
More long-term Dubai residents than ever before are purchasing their homes with an easy Dubai First-Time Home Buyer Programme. The...
Traffic on Emirates Road (E611) between Dubai and Sharjah is set to change in a permanent overnight closure that is...
The Dubai property trend remains strong with rental homes still being popular amongst expatriates, business owners and families looking for...
The summer season can dampen the spirits of outdoor enthusiasts in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), but it can also...
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