The UAE is gearing up to be a totally transformed legal landscape with the new Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 to raise the age of...
Bahrain has officially unveiled the first winter sport dedicated indoor ski academy in Manama on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, marking a monumental change in the Kingdom’s...
UAE residents have already begun arranging for all their short-and-economical getaways as Eid Al-Adha is set for a long weekend, stretching from June 4 to 8....
Eid is a season of faith, family, and giving for all Muslims, and a season of celebration for those who can. There are two important Eids...
In 2026, the UAE implemented major visa updates to its family sponsorship framework affecting how expatriates may sponsor their family members to enter the UAE. The...
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a complete revamp of its driving license training and testing system to commence from May 13, 2026. The...
“Illuminate” is the new global anthem for the Arab music scene. Palestinian-Chilean artist Elyanna is taking the best of streaming platforms and social media trends across...
Saudi Arabia is officially a new Digital era to travel to Umrah. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a Digital Contracting system in full...
New Teacher’s Golden Visa category was originally designed as a recognition program for outstanding educators, but has now been implemented as a more defined and comprehensive...
With the discounts from the Royal Ordnance Industries no longer in effect, all fuel prices have been increased once again in May 2026 in Saudi Arabia,...
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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