Only two Gulf countries officially cleared a day off for Isra Wal Miraj in 2026, and that difference got noticed fast on social media and expat...
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced updated Ramadan mosque rules, aimed at smoother prayers, cleaner spaces, and fewer distractions during peak nights. The guidance...
The Joy Awards 2026 was meant to be a glamorous celebration of talent, but a brief Instagram clip featuring Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) took social media...
Lojain Omran sits at the centre of Arab pop culture and modern media, mixing TV credibility with high-volume social reach. Her name travels beyond the GCC...
Saudi Arabia became the GCC’s biggest source of Indian worker deportations in 2025 after India’s Ministry of External Affairs tabled figures showing 24,600+ deportations worldwide and...
Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller Dhurandhar is running strong in India and several overseas markets, yet it reportedly did not get screening clearance in six Gulf states:...
With the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) gearing up for a tremendous surge in the tourism industry in 2026, the region is experiencing a tremendous movement towards...
The 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival became an amazing display of films from around the world, but this year, Bollywood made big waves that almost...
The UAE is still one of the most fun places to travel to in the world. It has a lot of new technology and old culture. ...
When you know how many long weekends you will have during the year, planning your year becomes much easier. In the United Arab Emirates, the “Public...
The summer in the Middle East is one the most demanding periods of time for any smartphone. The heat generated...
The MoHRE has officially started the fourth edition of the Emirates Labour Market Award, which now offers increased rewards, additional...
The Dubai Land Department and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism have recently introduced the Dubai First-Time Home Buyer...
Saudi Arabia continues to become a digital-first economy and money transfers to and from abroad are not spared of the...
International holidays are already long out and many people are opting to go on luxury stays to avoid the overcrowded...
The UAE Lottery has been in the news following its announcement of its first ever AED 30 million “Lucky Day”...
Under the UAE’s new enactments on payroll compliance, Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026, there has been an increased emphasis...
The excitement is growing by the day for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will kick off historically on June...
The UAE is reducing the hassle involved in travel for overseas patients seeking medical care, making Dubai one of the...
The Ministry of Municipality has taken a crucial step in shaping one of the most impactful reforms in residential construction...
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