Dubai rolls out driverless RoboTaxis at 65 locations, offering 24/7 rides and app-based booking | World News

Dubai launches its driverless RoboTaxi rollout across 65 locations / Image: file Dubai is officially stepping into the future. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the Phase 1 rollout of its much-anticipated driverless robotaxi service. In partnership with the US-based autonomous vehicle company Cruise, these self-driving cars are no longer just a concept […]

Saudi Arabia rolls out new saudization rules with SAR 8,000 wage for engineers | World News

Saudi Arabia enforces new saudization rules, giving engineers SAR 8,000 wage and boosting procurement jobs/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to increase local workforce participation in specialized jobs. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has unveiled two major decisions that set higher saudization targets and introduce minimum wage standards, aiming to […]

India-China ties: Chinese embassy rolls out online visa portal; cuts paperwork, in-person visits

NEW DELHI: The Chinese embassy in India has launched the China online visa application system, allowing Indian passport holders to apply for Chinese visas digitally. The move streamlines the application process that earlier required multiple in-person visits and extensive paperwork.According to a report cited by PTI, Shenzhen-based online portal Greater Bay Area (GBA), eligible applicants […]

Emirates rolls out worldwide Christmas menus and festive experiences across its network | World News

Emirates marks the holiday season with festive cuisine, seasonal treats, and entertainment at 40,000 feet/Image: Emirates This December, Emirates is transforming every journey into a festive celebration. From holiday treats at 40,000 feet to winter inspired lounges and curated entertainment, passengers are invited to enjoy the magic of Christmas from departure to destination. With more […]

Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Hajj rolls out new Nusk Card rules for domestic and international pilgrims | World News

Nusk Al-Umrah card offers digital services for domestic, printed access for international pilgrims/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has taken a significant step to make the Umrah pilgrimage smoother and more organized for both domestic and international visitors. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has expanded the “Nusk” card, now available digitally for residents within the Kingdom […]

Breaking: Abu Dhabi rolls out free 10GB SIM for all international passengers | World News

Abu Dhabi ensures seamless arrivals with free 10GB SIM / AI Generated Image International travelers arriving at Zayed International Airport (AUH) will now receive a complimentary visitor SIM card loaded with 10GB of free data, courtesy of a new strategic partnership between Abu Dhabi Airports and telecom giant e&. The initiative was championed by Elena […]

Trump rolls out red carpet for MBS as US takes to green flags

The TOI Correspondent from Washington: Green energy may be out of favor in the United States but green flags are back in red-blooded America. MAGA Supremo Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on Tuesday, rehabilitating a leader long shunned over the 2018 murder of Washington Post columnist […]

‘Do not get on a boat’: UK rolls out toughest asylum overhaul in decades – all you need to know

Britain on Saturday signalled a far harsher turn in its immigration approach, unveiling plans for what officials are calling the most sweeping overhaul of the country’s asylum system in modern times.The reforms, modelled on Denmark’s much-criticised hard-line framework, represent a major shift for the Labour government as it faces growing anti-immigration sentiment and mounting pressure […]

Fly at the same price every time: SalamAir rolls out fixed-fare flight subscription for frequent flyers | World News

SalamAir’s mOVemore membership offers fixed fares, priority check-in, 20kg baggage, and flexible monthly flight packages/Image: SalamAir Oman’s low-cost carrier, SalamAir, has unveiled a groundbreaking flight subscription programme, mOVemore, designed to offer frequent travellers predictable pricing, convenience, and enhanced travel benefits across domestic and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) routes. The initiative promises to transform the travel […]

Abu Dhabi rolls out variable speed limits on Sheikh Zayed Road: What motorists must know about the new system | World News

Abu Dhabi introduces a dynamic speed limit system on Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Road. (Image: WAM) The UAE’s capital is set to introduce a new variable speed limit system on one of its busiest thoroughfares – Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Road – starting October 27, 2025, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), also known as Abu […]