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Saudi Work Permit Classification for Foreign Workers explained: What expats and employers must know | World News

The Work Permit Classification is implemented in two phases: first for current non-Saudi workers from July 5, 2025, then new arrivals August 3, 2025/ Representative Image In a major shift from the decades-old, one-size-fits-all work visa system, Saudi Arabia has launched a new skill-based classification for work permits. Effective July 5th 2025, this policy divides […]

Do you require International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive or rent a car in UAE? Here’s what to know | World News

The UAE recognizes licenses from 52 countries; if yours isn’t included, you’ll need an IDP. Always confirm requirements with rental companies before traveling/ Representative Image If you’re planning a trip to the UAE and intend to drive, understanding the local rules about driving licenses is essential to ensure a smooth and legal experience. Whether you’re […]

What is Iqama? The residency permit every expat in Saudi Arabia can’t live without | World News

The Saudi Iqama is a mandatory residency permit enabling legal work, healthcare, banking, and family sponsorship/Representative Image In Saudi Arabia, the Iqama is more than just a residency permit — it is the central document that governs the life and work of every foreign national living in the Kingdom. From legal status to access to […]

Florida accident: Indian-origin truck driver Harjinder Singh’s work permit approved by Biden admin, claims DHS

Trump admin says Indian-origin Harjinder Singh was given work permit in 2021 by the Biden administration. The Department of Homeland Security claimed that Indian truck driver Harjinder Singh whose wrong U-turn took three lives in Florida was given a work permit by the Joe Biden administration — amid an intense debate over who allowed to […]

Saudi Arabia travel alert: Travelers carrying prescription drugs must declare and get online permit | World News

Travelers must register on SFDA’s CDS platform and upload a prescription, ID, medical report, and full details of each medication/ Representative image SFDA now requires a clearance permit for travelers carrying controlled medications. Applications must be submitted online via the Controlled Drug System (CDS). Travelers need to upload prescriptions, ID, and medical proof to get […]

UAE: Will influencers need an advertiser permit to post on social media? What you need to know | World News

Influencers in the UAE must now get a Advertisers permit to legally post promotional content on social media/ Representative Image TL;DR If you post ads on social media in the UAE, paid or unpaid, you’ll need a new permit. It’s free for the first three years and becomes mandatory after a three-month grace period. The […]

Dubai Night Work Permit explained: What it is, who needs it, and how to apply in 2025 | World News

A night work permit enables safe and authorized after-hours operations in Dubai/ Representative Image TL;DR If your business runs between 9 PM and 6 AM in Dubai, you may need a night work permit. The permit is required for non-commercial activities like maintenance or inventory, not for retail or customer service. Applying is straightforward, and […]

Judge blocks Trump request to unseal Epstein files; says law doesn’t permit release; no exceptional case made

Epstein with Maxwell (File photo) A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday refused to unseal grand jury records from earlier Jeffrey Epstein investigations, dismissing a request made by the Trump administration. US district judge Robin Rosenberg ruled that the grand jury material from 2005 and 2007 did not meet any of the exceptions under US […]

‘Distressing’ situation: 800 children to be tested for infectious disease linked to alleged abuser at childcare centres; held working permit despite being reported

Australian authorities have advised infectious disease testing for around 800 children across four childcare centres where a man, now facing multiple charges including child rape, had been employed.Joshua Dale Brown, 26, was arrested in May and is currently facing 70 charges. Police allege that he abused eight children, aged between five months and two years, […]

Over 2,69,000 blocked from entering Mecca without permit ahead of Hajj, say Saudi officials

Saudi authorities have stopped more than 269,000 people without Hajj permits from entering Mecca, officials announced on Sunday, as part of a sweeping crackdown to enforce rules ahead of this year’s pilgrimage.The Interior Ministry said the clampdown aims to reduce overcrowding and prevent a repeat of last year’s heat-related tragedies, which it partly blamed on […]