The Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership Law will come into force on 21 January 2026, 180 days after its publication in July 2025/ Representative image In a landmark move reshaping property rights in Saudi Arabia, the government has approved the use of a digital identity system for non-Saudi, non-resident foreigners to own real estate. This comes […]
Representative Image (AI) Police in Rio de Janeiro are investigating a case where two British tourists claim they were drugged and robbed of $21,000 by three women near a beach.This incident is part of a series of crimes known in Brazil as “Goodnight, Cinderella” scams. In these cases, criminals reportedly seduce foreigners, spike their drinks […]
Foreigners Allowed to Own Property in Saudi Arabia, Except Makkah and Madinah/ Representative Image TL;DR Foreigners can now own property in Saudi Arabia but only in specific zones and under clear rules. Ownership in holy cities like Makkah and Madinah is still mostly restricted. Non-Saudis must register their ownership, and there are fees and penalties […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the Donald Trump administration has issued a fresh directive requiring all foreign nationals who remain in the United States for over 30 days to register with the federal government. Failure to comply, the department warned, could result in heavy fines, jail time, or permanent bans from legal immigration.The […]
No lottery for H-1B? New rule may add weightage on the wage offered for a position. The Donald Trump administration is considering introducing a new process for H-1B hiring under the capped part of the system. The Department of Homeland Security sent the proposal to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for […]
