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After significantly moving up the World Press Freedom Index 2026, a country, the Sultanate of Oman, has been attracting attention in the region. The latest rankings,...
The UAE Ministry of Education has reportedly approved a five-day Eid Al Adha academic holiday in 2026, which is a much-needed relief among students, parents and...
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...
This is the state of chaos today as thousands of passengers are stranded with no flights or delayed flights as has befallen the Dubai International Airport...
After a new warning to the Saudi Ministry of interior, pilgrims planning on Hajj 2026 are being encouraged to exercise extra caution. Although the pilgrimage has...
Unless you are currently living within the UAE travelling to the country, your expired visa may now turn into a matter of grave legal concern. The...
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has evolved a significant step towards common crisis management as the regional tensions grow across the Gulf. Surveys to support residents...
Another significant advancement made in enhancing labor welfare is in the United Arab Emirates. By April 2026, the Ministry of Human Resource and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has...
The UAE has a new phase of financial regulation. As the updated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT) regulations were introduced in April of the...
As thousands of companies and employees log into the As’hal portal, Kuwait is experiencing an unprecedented digital wave before a strict deadline increases regulatory requirements. The...
A pale long horned antelope, the Arabian oryx has been roaming around the middle east for thousands of years. However,...
Ask most people what built the modern Gulf and they will say oil. Ask a grandparent from an old harbour...
Few things are more relaxing than having a night camping in the Arabian desert. More families and adventure seekers are...
Two of the main sea-crossing straits, the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb strait have grown in importance to the...
There has been a growing interest by expatriate families to look beyond transient employment and temporary residency and considering a...
From November, there is a diverse food calendar to enjoy during the month: food festivals, food collaborations, coffee and chocolate...
The restaurants in Dubai are hosting special occasions for Diwali, offering options such as Michelin-starred restaurants, Indian kitchens with a...
Whether you are looking to give gifts to the holidays or simply need some dessert for your family, the city’s...
The Arabian Peninsula is a place of spectacular wildlife, found throughout deserts, mountains, wetlands and coastal regions. Species range from...
The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi will organize the festive celebration of Diwali 2026, from November 6 to 10,...
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