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GCC Unified Visa 2026 explained: Launch date, eligibility, fee, validity of Schengen-style visa for Gulf

GCC Unified Tourist Visa 2026 Explained: Your Guide to Seamless Gulf Travel The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) comprising of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman is moving forward with a long-planned Unified Tourist Visa that could transform travel across the Gulf region. This initiative, often described as a “Schengen-style visa” […]

Art Basel Qatar opens in Doha: Breaks its own rules in the Gulf and the art world is watching

Art Basel Qatar Opens in Doha: A New Era for MENASA Art Scene The inaugural Art Basel Qatar has officially opened in Doha, marking a significant milestone for the international art world and for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region. Instead of simply transplanting the familiar Art Basel formula from Basel, […]

Ramadan 2026: Will the month of fasting begin from Wed, Feb 18 or Thurs, Feb 19?

Ramadan 2026: February 18th or 19th? When will the crescent moon be sighted and the month of fasting begins With just weeks to go before the holy month of Ramadan 2026 in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and much of the Islamic world, Muslims are closely watching the skies and the lunar calendar […]

Qatar: Driving without a licence could lead to jail, heavy fines, Interior Ministry warns | World News

Driving without licence could lead to jail, heavy fines/Representative Image Driving without a valid licence in Qatar is a criminal offence, and the Ministry of Interior has reminded motorists that getting behind the wheel comes with strict legal responsibility and serious consequences under the law.In a message shared on its official social media platforms, the […]

Qatar weather alert: Strong winds and dust clouds to hit tomorrow | World News

Strong winds will sweep Qatar on Sunday and Monday, bringing dust, low visibility, cooler temperatures/Representative Image Qatar is set to experience unsettled weather at the start of the week, as strong northwesterly winds sweep across the country, raising dust levels, reducing visibility, and bringing a sharper drop in temperatures, the Qatar Meteorological Department has warned.According […]

How powerful is Mohammed bin Salman compared to other Gulf royals?

How Powerful is Mohammed bin Salman? Comparing Saudi Crown Prince’s Influence to Other Gulf Royals In the modern Gulf, a region once viewed as a sleepy backwater of oil princes and ceremonial monarchs has become a powerhouse of economic transformation, shifting alliances, ambitious visions and intense personality-driven leadership. At the center of this transformation stands […]

A rare moment for gulf skies: International Space Station visible over Qatar for 6 minutes | World News

Residents in Qatar get a rare chance to spot the International Space Station / Image: File Skywatchers and social media users across Qatar got a thrilling celestial moment on the evening of January 11, 2026, the International Space Station (ISS) was visible soaring across the sky above Doha and beyond. According to the Qatar Calendar […]

Qatar Ministry of Interior sets vehicle decoration rules for National Day 2025 | World News

The Ministry of Interior banned tinted windows, colour changes, and plate obstruction during National Day/Representative Image As Qatar gears up for its National Day celebrations, the Ministry of Interior has issued clear guidelines for vehicle decorations to ensure safety and compliance. The rules, covering December 14 to 20, 2025, are designed to allow festive displays […]

REVEALED: Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar banned in all Gulf countries : Bollywood News

The Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar is having a great run at the box office, not just in India but also abroad. In 4 days, it has managed to collect a huge Rs. 44.08 crores overseas. This figure could have been more if the action entertainer had found a release in the Gulf countries or the UAE […]

‘You are Indian, Qataris make you slaves’: Laura Loomer slams Kash Patel for signing MoUs with Doha

Far-right, anti-Islam activist Laura Loomer criticised FBI Director Kash Patel after he signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Qatar’s Ministry of Interior during an official visit to Doha. Loomer accused Patel of turning a blind eye to Qatar’s alleged treatment of Indian migrant workers and slammed him for engaging with a government she claims […]