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Saudi Arabia has officially announced the season for Bel Xeithar Umrah practices will open for the 1448 AH season from April / May. The Ministry of...
It has become a daily necessity for millions of expatriates who reside across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and throughout the UAE to keep tabs on the...
The UAE citizen community is being urged to show caution while engaging with sarcasm, mocking and ‘harmless jokes’ on social media platforms, as it could no...
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...
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...
7 Dogs, the giant stunner action superhero film is truly a blockbuster which is already making global news for its...
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) is warning the UAE of one of the hottest durations before and after Eid...
The new regulations will impact everyday life in the emirate, ranging from payment rules with salaries to being charged tolls,...
Thousands of Indians expatriates resident in UAE are currently in the mode of preparing for filing of their newly released...
The United Arab Emirates government has rolled out new regulations for worker accommodation to enhance the wellbeing of workers in...
The Al Batin star season kicks off today in Qatar, as one of the early summer’s hottest periods begins. Throughout...
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who has become one of the most talked about celebrities in the Gulf region so far is...
Dubai’s private school parents are getting big breaks this year as the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) officially declared...
Dubai is taking the next steps to complete its smart city transformation with a big expansion of the DubaiNow Platform....
This holiday season, Saudi Arabia travelers should consider packing but just the right way for their electronic devices. The General...
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