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UAE Ministry of Education introduces instant degree recognition for 34 Universities | World News

UAE’s new automatic degree recognition system for 34 universities / Image: file Graduating from university in the UAE just got a lot more seamless. In a major move to slice through red tape, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has officially activated an automatic recognition system for degrees from 34 selected universities. […]

Dubai International Airport introduces ticketless e-wallet parking across all terminals | World News

Dubai Airports and Salik sign a 10-year deal to introduce seamless e-wallet parking / AI Image for Illustration Starting your next holiday from Dubai International (DXB) is about to get a lot smoother. In a major move to end the era of paper tickets and long queues at payment machines, Dubai Airports and Salik Company […]

Saudi Arabia introduces new rules banning sharia-violating names in public facilities across nation | World News

Saudi Arabia bans Sharia-violating names in public facilities nationwide/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has unveiled a detailed framework governing how public facilities across the Kingdom are named. The regulations, recently approved by the Saudi Cabinet and published in the Umm Al-Qura Gazette, aim to unify naming practices, strengthen administrative oversight, and ensure compliance with Islamic principles. […]

Saudi Arabia introduces four-tier excise tax on sweetened beverages based on sugar content from January 1, 2026 | World News

Starting January 1, 2026, Saudi Arabia taxes sweetened beverages by sugar content, using four-tier system/Representative Image Imagine reaching for your favorite soda next week and noticing the price is higher than usual. That’s because Saudi Arabia is introducing a new four-tier excise tax on sweetened beverages starting January 1, replacing the old flat 50 percent […]

Kuwait introduces new e-services to simplify visa and residency transfers for expats | World News

Kuwait streamlines work visas and residency permits / AI Generated Image Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior officially implemented a major overhaul of the nation’s immigration system through Ministerial Resolution No. 2249/2025. Signed by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, these new executive regulations simplify visa procedures while introducing a tiered residency […]

Saudi Arabia introduces new White Land Rules, imposes fines up to 100% on undeveloped plots | World News

Saudi rolls out White Land fees, heavy penalties / Image: Files The landscape of Saudi Arabia’s real estate market is undergoing a seismic shift. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) recently launched a new draft regulation outlining strict violations and heavy fines for the “White Land and Vacant Property Tax” system. Currently out for […]

UAE: Sharjah introduces special licence plates for classic vehicles and motorcycles | World News

Sharjah Police launched heritage-inspired licence plates for classic vehicles and motorcycles, available via Emirates Auction/Image: X Today, Sharjah Police officially launched a new category of licence plates specifically designed for classic vehicles and motorcycles across the emirate. The initiative aims to provide vehicle owners with distinctive, high-quality registration options that reflect both the emirate’s identity […]

Saudi Arabia: Riyadh introduces new semester and annual passes for unlimited travel from Jan 2026 | World News

Riyadh introduced new semester and annual passes from January 2026, offering unlimited travel across the city/Representative Image Starting next year, Riyadh commuters and students will have a simpler, more cost effective way to travel across the city as the Public Transport Authority rolls out new ticket options designed for unlimited travel. The Riyadh Public Transport […]

UAE introduces amendments to corporate tax, VAT, and company laws | World News

The UAE approved amendments to corporate tax, VAT, and company laws, clarifying tax credits, easing VAT rules, and updating corporate structures/Representative Image The UAE has introduced a set of significant legislative changes covering corporate tax, value added tax (VAT), and the Commercial Companies Law. These amendments aim to make business operations simpler, reduce regulatory ambiguities, […]

Saudi Arabia introduces new Hajj transport rules; fines up to SR100,000 ($27,000) | World News

The Royal Commission released a draft of strict Hajj transportation rules, including fines and permits/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is tightening rules for Hajj transportation to ensure safer and more reliable services for millions of pilgrims. The Royal Commission for Makkah and the Holy Sites has introduced draft regulations that define how transport providers must operate, […]