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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...
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...
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...
Eid Al Adha 2026 is one of the biggest festivals in UAE and Saudi Arabia. The festival is going to...
Saudi Arabia is a country with very hard visa regulations and overlooking visa expiration can have grave repercussions. Ongoing in...
Saudi Arabia’s dessert landscape right now has one luxury addiction taking over — the viral Pistachio-Kunafa “Dubai Chocolate.” It was...
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...
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