[ad_1] UAE expands Nafis till 2040, adds monthly salary support and unlimited child allowance / Image: file In a significant move to strengthen Emirati employment in the private sector, the United Arab Emirates announced a major expansion of its flagship Nafis programme, extending benefits until 2040. The announcement was made under the directives of Sheikh […]
[ad_1] Kuwait has enacted significant changes to its citizenship law, empowering the government to grant and revoke nationality with greater authority. The new decree tightens eligibility criteria, particularly for naturalisation and marriage-based applications, while reinforcing strict rules against dual nationality. These reforms aim to safeguard national identity and address past irregularities, ensuring citizenship is granted […]
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia mandates 100% Saudization of 69 additional jobs in private sector. Saudi Arabia has announced an expansion of its Saudization policy, bringing dozens of additional private sector roles under full localisation from April 5, 2026. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) announced that the updated decision will cover 69 more […]
[ad_1] YouTube has started testing a feature that enables people to send direct messages inside the app. This means that people can now share videos as well as communicate with their friends without exiting the app. The feature has been enabled in over 30 countries across Europe. Previously, people had to share the link of […]
[ad_1] The United States will require visa applicants from 12 additional countries to pay a refundable bond of up to $15,000, expanding a policy aimed at reducing overstays by short-term visitors.According to a recent update, the rule applies to applicants seeking B1 and B2 visas, which cover business and tourism travel. The bond amount will […]
[ad_1] US visa policy changes explained for UAE and Gulf residents / Image: AI In a decisive move to protect its borders and ensure legal compliance, the U.S. Department of State has officially expanded its visa restriction policy, targeting citizens from 39 countries. This new directive, rooted in Section 243(d) of the Immigration and Nationality […]
[ad_1] India expands Visa-on-Arrival for UAE citizens to three new airports/Representative Image India is opening its doors wider to UAE travelers. The visa on arrival (VoA) program now includes three new airports – Kochi, Calicut, and Ahmedabad, joining six existing hubs such as New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. This expansion gives UAE nationals easier, faster […]
[ad_1] Etihad Airways now flies five weekly Airbus A321 flights from Abu Dhabi directly to Medina/Image: Etihad Airways Etihad Airways has strengthened its presence in Saudi Arabia by launching direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina, opening new opportunities for religious, business, and leisure travelers. This move comes as part of the airline’s ambitious expansion […]
[ad_1] Source: Royal Society Open Science Beneath the waves off Japan’s Pacific coast, scientists have made a discovery that seems straight out of a nature documentary: a pale pink sea anemone that actually builds homes for hermit crabs. Named Paracalliactis tsukisome, this elegant creature isn’t just another deep-sea oddity; it’s a living architect of the […]
[ad_1] Etihad Airways adds four new Abu Dhabi routes—Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong—boosting aviation growth/Image: WAM Etihad Airways has accelerated its growth trajectory with the launch of four new international routes over three consecutive days, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s status as a central aviation hub. The expansion adds thousands of seats to the airline’s network, […]
