An Emirates jetliner comes in for landing at the Dubai International Airport (AP Photo) As tensions in the Middle East continue to impact regional air travel, several airlines have cancelled or adjusted flights between the UAE, Kuwait and parts of Saudi Arabia. While most airline networks remain operational, passengers are being requested to check their…
3-month residency renewal option for domestic worker introduced in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has rolled out a more flexible residency permit renewal system for domestic workers, allowing employers to issue or renew iqamas for periods as short as three months through the Absher platform.The new service, introduced by the Ministry of Interior through the General…
An Emirates jetliner comes in for landing at the Dubai International Airport (AP Photo) As tensions in the Middle East continue to impact regional air travel, several airlines have cancelled or adjusted flights between the UAE, Kuwait and parts of Saudi Arabia. While most airline networks remain operational, passengers are being requested to check their…
Saudi Arabia warns overstaying expats could lead to fines and jail. Saudi Arabia has warned expatriates that remaining in the Kingdom after the expiry of their entry visas could result in fines of up to SR50,000, imprisonment for up to six months and deportation.In a statement, the Interior Ministry urged visa holders to comply with…
Authorities say missile threats stayed outside UAE’s borders. The UAE activated its air defence systems early Sunday after detecting fresh missile and drone threats, prompting precautionary nationwide alerts.Authorities later confirmed that all identified threats remained outside the country’s borders and assured residents that the security situation was stable, Khaleej Times reported.The UAE Ministry of Defence…
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Qatar has declared four days of national mourning following the death of former Emir and Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died at the age of 74.The Amiri Diwan announced that the mourning period began on Sunday, July 12. During this time, national flags will fly…
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Former Qatar Emir and Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74.The Amiri Diwan announced that Sheikh Hamad passed away on the morning of July 12. In a statement, it prayed for Allah’s mercy upon him and praised his lasting contributions to…
Saudi Arabia arrests 15,430 violators in weeklong crackdown. Saudi Arabia arrested 15,430 people in a nationwide enforcement campaign over the past week for violating residency, labour and border security regulations, according to the Ministry of Interior, as cited by Arab News.Official figures showed that 7,913 people were detained for residency-related offences, while 3,480 were arrested…
Indian Embassy in Kuwait limits passport and visa services to emergency cases. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has temporarily restricted its consular, passport and visa services to emergency cases only until Sunday, July 19, citing administrative reasons.In an official notice, the Embassy said only applicants who can provide documents proving the urgency of their request…
Emirati Stunt Performer Brings Authentic Desert Action to ‘Dune: Part Three’ / Image – Mohammed Faisal Mostafa When audiences watch the sweeping desert battles of Dune: Part Three later this year, they will be seeing more than the spectacular landscapes of Abu Dhabi’s Liwa Desert. Hidden behind the breathtaking action sequences is an Emirati performer…
