Qatar ends remote work advisory, restores normal office operations / Image: file Qatar has officially ended its temporary remote work arrangement, directing employees to return to offices after weeks of flexible working introduced in early March 2026. The Ministry of Labour in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, announced the move, which marks […]
Karl Adolf Amrhein, 57, was detained by local security on Thursday morning after being spotted walking along the main road in Sukawati village about 7 a.m. during Bali’s annual Day of Silence./ Image: Instagram Karl Adolf Amrhein, 57, was found on a main road in Sukawati village at 7 a.m. on 19 March. He initially […]
Fairview School in Calgary at the centre of the ‘no food zones’ row. A school in Canada’s Calgary has landed in controversy after introducing “no food zones” in its cafeteria to support Muslim students observing Ramadan. The move, aimed at promoting inclusivity, has instead ignited a wider debate on how far institutions should go in […]
A new rule from the US department of transportation is set to affect about 200,000 immigrant truck drivers, as their commercial driver’s licences will begin to lapse without renewal under the new policy, which took effect on Monday. The change raised concern in the trucking industry and legal challenges from immigrant drivers and advocacy groups.Under […]
Dubai’s Policing Future Gets a Reset as Sheikh Mohammed Announces New Academy Law Dubai has taken another step toward strengthening its global reputation for security and innovation. In March 2026, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, issued Law No. (7) of […]
UAE Makes Surprise Visa Move for Expats Stuck Abroad Amid Iran vs US-Israel War In a move aimed at easing travel disruptions and supporting thousands of residents stranded abroad, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced a temporary measure allowing expatriate residents whose UAE residency visas have expired to […]
Working on Eid 2026? Here’s What Your Boss Legally Owes You As Ramadan 2026 unfolds in full swing and moves closer to Shawwal, millions of residents and workers across the United Arab Emirates are preparing for Eid al Fitr, one of the most important religious and cultural celebrations in the Muslim world. Alongside the joy […]
Dubai’s new property resale rule 2026: What UAE residents and expats should know before participating Long known for its dynamism, transparency and global investor appeal, Dubai’s property market has taken another step toward modernisation and liquidity with the rollout of a new resale rule aimed at activating the secondary property market. This rule, part of […]
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that from March 1, they will not give loans to those businesses that are not owned by US citizens. Businesses owned by legal permanent residents, Green Card holders, will not get this loan. The new policy note said 100% of all direct and indirect owners of a loan applicant […]
Are You Breaking Dubai Metro Rules? Fines Range from Dh100 to Dh2,000! (Representative Image) Dubai’s ultra-modern Metro system is known for being fast, clean and efficient but breaking the rules can cost commuters from Dh100 to a hefty Dh2,000. As the city’s public transport usage surges, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reinforced a […]
