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Saudi Arabia multiple-entry eVisa for GCC expats 2025: Application process, costs, all you need to know | World News

[ad_1] UAE and GCC expats can apply online for Saudi Arabia’s one-year multiple-entry eVisa for tourism, business, family visits, or Umrah/ Image: Pexels Cooperation Council (GCC) countries such as the UAE. The Kingdom has introduced a more streamlined visa process, making it easier than ever to travel for leisure, business, or personal reasons.Under the new […]

‘ To do anything, you need to spend money’: German expat reveals Dubai’s hidden costs and why he left | World News

[ad_1] In 2024, Dubai rents rose 22% for apartments and 13% for villas, while expat families needed AED 300,000–500,000/ Image: Pexels A recent Quora post by Volker Motzkus, a German national who lived in Dubai between 2013 and 2015, has offered an unusually candid insight into life as an expatriate in the UAE. Motzkus, a […]

Germany debates who should cover costs of unhealthy eating

[ad_1] When Lucas Pohl boarded a flight last summer, he didn’t know it would mark a turning point in his life. The Berlin resident had always carried extra weight, but when he couldn’t fasten his seatbelt and had to ask for an extender, “something inside me broke,” the 27-year-old said. Pohl, who weighed 150kg at […]

Gold prices surge across Egypt after surprise 2% interest rate cut: See what each Karat costs now | World News

[ad_1] The Central Bank of Egypt lowered the overnight deposit rate to 22% during its policy meeting on August 28, 2025/ representative Image Gold prices in Egypt surged on Friday, August 29, 2025, with 21-karat gold reaching EGP 4,650 (approximately $97.65), marking a sharp response to the Central Bank of Egypt’s recent decision to lower […]

Kuwait inflation alert: Consumer prices rise 2.39% in July 2025 amid climbing costs of essentials | World News

[ad_1] Consumer Price Index in Kuwait rose 2.39% year-on-year in July 2025/Image: File Kuwait’s consumer price index (CPI) recorded a significant increase of 2.39% in July 2025 compared to the same month the previous year, according to data from the Kuwait Central Statistical Bureau (CSB). The rise reflects inflationary pressure primarily driven by higher prices […]

UAE: Why electric vehicle insurance costs are now 72% higher than petrol cars | World News

[ad_1] Electric vehicles in the UAE face 72% higher insurance costs due to expensive battery repairs, limited service centers, and flood-related claims/Representative Image Electric vehicles (EVs) in the UAE are gaining significant traction, but their insurance premiums remain substantially higher than those of petrol cars averaging 72% more. This cost disparity, driven by repair complexities […]

Dubai car leasing in 2025: Costs, rules and best options for expats | World News

[ad_1] Car leasing remains a flexible and hassle-free option for expats navigating Dubai’s roads, with tailored plans and updated requirements in 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Leasing a car in Dubai remains a cost-efficient option in 2025, particularly for expats and residents who seek flexibility, lower monthly costs, and minimal financial commitment compared to buying. Lease durations […]

Forget the UAE Golden Visa: Bahrain’s residency offers more freedom, lower costs: Here’s the application process | World News

[ad_1] Bahrain is quietly emerging as the Gulf’s most affordable and flexible destination for long-term residency, offering expats and investors an easier path than the UAE or Saudi Arabia/Representative Image TL;DR: Bahrain’s 10-year Golden Residency Visa is emerging as a cost-effective and flexible alternative to the UAE’s Golden Visa and Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency. With […]

Now, central bank chief targeted for ‘ostentatious’ Fed renovation costs

[ad_1] File photo: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (Picture credit: AP) WASHINGTON: US President Trump has the authority to fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for cause if evidence supports that, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Sunday, adding the Fed “has a lot to answer for” on renovation cost overruns at its Washington […]

AI blunder costs $3000: MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell’s lawyers hit with fine for AI-generated court filing – How did they get caught?

[ad_1] Mike Lindell’s legal team was fined after an AI-generated filing included fake court citations in a defamation lawsuit (AP image) A federal judge has ordered the attorneys for MyPillow founder Mike Lindell to pay fines of $3,000 each after they used artificial intelligence to help prepare legal court documents that contained multiple errors, including […]