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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...
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:...
The UAE ranks highest worldwide in the 2026 government trust survey, scoring 80 out of 100 in the Edelman Trust Barometer. The ranking stands out as...
Unlike Hajj, Ummrah is a holy pilgrimage to Mecca that can be made any time of the year. It is a universal spiritual path that consists...
The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are investing more than $100 billion every year in diversification, abandoning the oil-dependent model in favor of the...
In early 2026, GCC countries implemented massive visa reforms, liberalizing long-term residence and travel of expats and creating specific categories. UAE is ahead in terms of...
The UAE is the smartest place to be a startup, innovator in the globe with a combination of visionary policies, easy access to talents and the...
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that exceptional transportation will be conducted during the Eid Al Adha 2026 long...
The Dubai holidays are officially now upon us for Eid Al Adha and people in the UAE are showing their...
The government of Dubai has announced a massive economic stimulus plan to be implemented in the city of Dubai to...
Before the festive season wreaks havoc on Dubai’s beaches, new rules are being set in place by authorities to ensure...
Eid Al Adha holidays are officially announced and all the way up to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, the demand...
Authorities in the UAE have continued to tighten up digital media laws as they ratchet up enforcement against misinformation, abusive...
With the launch of the 5-year physical Resident ID card (also known as the Iqama or Muqeem card), which is...
Now the shoppers of Dubai have an opportunity to make their Eid shopping a life-changing experience. The story of the...
Legendary actor Hassan Youssef continues to be remembered in the Arab entertainment world with great reverence, as his wife, former...
The UAE has announced that a new visa on arrival will begin in the country on 14th January for short-term...
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