Saudi Arabia and Russia signed a visa exemption, allowing citizens 90 day stays for tourism and business/Image: SA MOFA In a historic move aimed at strengthening ties and boosting travel between the two nations, Saudi Arabia and Russia have signed a mutual visa exemption agreement. The deal, formalized during the Saudi-Russian Investment and Business Forum […]
Indian-origin Nikki Haley’s son, Nalin Haley, stirred a row after suggesting that naturalised citizens should not be allowed to hold public office in the United States. The debate began when the 24-year-old claimed that only those born in the United States should be eligible to run for public office, saying the country “needs leaders who […]
In a recent statement, Nikki Haley’s son ignited a heated debate by advocating that naturalized citizens be barred from holding public office. His comments align with a broader campaign to restrict H-1B visas, as he claims that only those born in the U.S. Nikki Haley’s son stirred a row after saying naturalised citizens in the […]
GCC will launch a travel system in December 2025 between UAE and Bahrain for single-checkpoint processing/Representative Image Imagine flying between Gulf countries and stepping off your plane without queues for immigration, customs, or security. That reality may soon arrive as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) launches an ambitious project to simplify regional travel, beginning with […]
King Salman calls on citizens to join Istisqa prayer, uniting the Kingdom in a plea for rain/Representative Image In a call resonant with faith and tradition, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has urged Muslims across Saudi Arabia to perform the Istisqa prayer on Thursday, 13 November. The prayer, deeply rooted in the […]
Jaipur, November 9 (Udaipur Kiran) — The Rajasthan government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, has launched a statewide 15-day Road Safety Campaign from November 4 to 18 to curb road accidents and promote safe driving practices across the state. As part of the campaign, the police, transport, health, and other departments are […]
New Delhi, November 8 (Udaipur Kiran) — Union Electronics and Information Technology Secretary S. Krishnan has said that DigiLocker is emerging as a trusted bridge between citizens, ministries, and departments, ensuring secure, interconnected, and accountable digital governance. He added that India’s digital journey is now moving from connectivity to capability, from service delivery to self-reliance, […]
China extends visa exemption for Saudi citizens until December 31, 2026, enhancing travel and cooperation/Representative Image China has announced the extension of its visa-free entry policy for Saudi citizens, a move aimed at deepening the growing economic, cultural, and tourism ties between the two nations. The extension, valid until December 31, 2026, is expected to […]
Kuwait’s new circular outlines rights, restrictions, and obligations for citizens losing nationality under Article 5/Third/Representative Image The Kuwaiti Cabinet has issued a new circular outlining the rights, privileges, and obligations of individuals whose citizenship has been revoked, particularly those granted nationality under Article 5/Third of the 1965 Census or by dependency. The circular defines what […]
From October 28, UAE Indian expats can apply for chip-embedded e-passports via GPSP 2.0/Representative Image The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai have announced the rollout of a new digital passport system for Indian citizens in the UAE. Starting from 28 October 2025, all applicants will receive chip-embedded […]
