The official moon-sighting campaign has been notified in Saudi for the month of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH on Sunday, May...
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has been one of the biggest debates in the entertainment world today after having marked its 70th edition. Bulgaria will be the...
Residency laws for expat families have become more stringent and digitalized in the UAE in 2026. Having to meet new salary thresholds for their children, parents...
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...
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...
Officials in early May 2026 gave an urgent warning of a flood of fake messages targeting residents and pilgrims under the guise of a fake Hajj...
With the countdown to Hajj 2026 growing, Saudi Arabia has brought on new stringent health policies that may fail thousands of people in the pilgrimage. The...
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are finally having their much-anticipated heavyweight fight. The two British boxing superstars have finally officially signed a contract after years of...
The real estate industry in Saudi Arabia is now in a new phase of transparency as the Al Rajhi Construction Radar was opened by Al Rajhi...
Poor areas in Dubai’s city are fast being replaced by newer developments known as master communities, which are swapping out...
The UAE is implementing one of the most dynamic reform programs of payroll in the history of the country. The...
The UAE is implementing one of the largest payroll changes over the past few years and it will impact how...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has been voted as the strongest passport in the world and entrenched its important...
The UAE government has officially launched a universal healthcare plan nationwide and every individual in the UAE is required to...
The official announcement has come that Eid Al Adha 2026 will be on the eve of Wednesday, May 27, with...
Saudi Arabia has announced that gas cylinders and portable cooking stoves are strictly prohibited to enter and be used in...
Economic activity is heating up as eid al adha is nearing which sees millions of expatriates sending money home for...
The UAE has officially announced the timetable for Eid Al Adha 2026 private sector holiday, providing a much-needed extended holiday...
Demand for flights and hotels has taken a turn for the worse due to the extra week-long holiday period slotted...
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