GULF
-
Saudi Arabia to scrap 73-year alcohol ban, to open two stores for non-muslims by 2026
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is set to open two government-sanctioned alcohol stores by 2026, one inside the Saudi Aramco compound in…
Read More » -
UAE central bank scraps minimum salary requirement for loans
Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has instructed banks to abolish the long-standing minimum salary requirement for…
Read More » -
UAE National Day holiday for the private sector announced
The UAE private sector will observe paid holidays for National Day (Eid Al Etihad) on December 1 and 2 (Monday…
Read More » -
Indian embassy in the UAE announces three new Indian passport designs for residents!
The Indian embassy in the UAE confirmed that three different Indian passport designs are now officially in circulation: the older…
Read More » -
Final Ultimatum for UAE Private Firms: Are Indian Nationals at Risk?
The private companies across the UAE are reevaluating recruitment plans, training pipelines, and job structures to align with Emiratisation requirements…
Read More » -
Saudi Arabia ends Kafala system, empowers expats with digital labour reforms
Saudi Arabia has introduced a comprehensive legal framework to protect the rights of expatriate workers, with the implementation of significant…
Read More » -
UAE gold prices suddenly plunge by Dh30 after Diwali
Dubai: In the UAE, gold prices suddenly plunged nearly Dh30 per gram by Tuesday evening, after hitting a new record…
Read More » -
Oman says closely monitoring the safety of nationals in the Global Sumud Flotilla
Oman on Friday said it is closely monitoring the situation of Omani nationals who were part of the Global Sumud…
Read More » -
Etihad Rail unveils final train designs ahead of 2026 launch
The much-anticipated =Etihad Rail has revealed the final designs of its trains ahead of launch in the UAE. A model…
Read More » -
UAE introduces new visiting visa categories and rules for residents and sponsors
The UAE government has announced significant changes in visit visa rules, including the introduction of four new visa categories and…
Read More »
