Saudi Arabia is beginning one of its toughest ever crackdowns on immigration ahead of the 1447 AH Hajj season. The...
New Teacher’s Golden Visa category was originally designed as a recognition program for outstanding educators, but has now been implemented as a more defined and comprehensive...
In 2026, specifically, a significant change in the immigration regime in Dubai is planned, who are interested in attracting global talent, in simplifying the processes of...
Dubai is preparing to host one of the largest Arabic music nights in 2026, with Angham and Majid Al Mohandis getting ready to perform. This co-headlining...
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...
The Egyptian international movie star Elham Shahin has been trending on social media throughout Saudi Arabia and the entire Gulf region this week and came with...
Flights in the Middle East are increasing in price after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) prolonged the Conflict Zone Information Bulletin for the Gulf...
With Hajj 2026 now at its height, the Haramain High-Speed Railway has just unveiled a major upgrade for pilgrims. From April 25, 2026, the railway is...
With a significant step in the right direction, Kuwait has made a move towards safe digital banking. Kuwait has required that as of April 2026, mobile...
Dubai is preparing to have one of the busiest summers and hot summers ever. Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has also given the go-ahead to the introduction...
The UAE is implementing one of the largest payroll changes over the past few years and it will impact how...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has been voted as the strongest passport in the world and entrenched its important...
The UAE government has officially launched a universal healthcare plan nationwide and every individual in the UAE is required to...
The official announcement has come that Eid Al Adha 2026 will be on the eve of Wednesday, May 27, with...
Saudi Arabia has announced that gas cylinders and portable cooking stoves are strictly prohibited to enter and be used in...
Economic activity is heating up as eid al adha is nearing which sees millions of expatriates sending money home for...
The UAE has officially announced the timetable for Eid Al Adha 2026 private sector holiday, providing a much-needed extended holiday...
Demand for flights and hotels has taken a turn for the worse due to the extra week-long holiday period slotted...
Authorities have implemented strict temporary flight restrictions for international airlines at Dubai International Airport (DXB), which has seen what is...
Dubai’s ambitious Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project (ACIP) is another step closer to its completion as the new Al Khaleej...
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