Dubai sets new rules for engineering consultancy firms: Licensing, conditions, and penalties explained | World News

Dubai’s new law enforces strict licensing and standards to advance and regulate engineering consultancy services/Representative Image Dubai has enacted Law No. (14) of 2025 to regulate engineering consultancy activities across the emirate. This legislation aims to elevate the quality and governance of engineering consultancy services by setting stringent licensing requirements, classification criteria, and operational standards. […]

Flydubai updates power bank rules from October 2025 following Emirates safety measures | World News

From October 1, 2025, Flydubai permits one 100Wh-or-less power bank in hand baggage only/Image: Flydubai Starting October 1, 2025, Flydubai has implemented new, stricter guidelines for carrying power banks onboard flights, aligning with Emirates and UAE-wide safety standards. Passengers are allowed to carry only one power bank per person in hand baggage, subject to capacity […]

Saudi Tourism Ministry tightens job localization rules to boost Saudi employment | World News

Saudi Ministry of Tourism mandates local job registration, bans outsourcing, and requires Saudi receptionists onsite/Representative Image The Saudi Ministry of Tourism has implemented new regulations aimed at reinforcing job localization within the Kingdom’s tourism industry. These rules prohibit outsourcing jobs designated for Saudis to foreign entities or workers and introduce strict registration and compliance measures […]

‘Could have done better’: Andrew Cuomo apologizes to Jewish New Yorkers for Covid-19 lockdown rules; ‘those decisions caused pain’

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued an apology to Jewish New Yorkers for the Covid-19 lockdown measures he implemented five years ago, which prohibited large gatherings, closed schools, and disrupted religious observances.The apology comes hours before Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, and as Cuomo seeks a political comeback with a mayoral […]

‘If women can make it’: Pete Hegseth calls for ‘gender-neutral’ fitness rules; signals fewer women in combat roles | World News

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth (Pic credit: AP) US defense secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday announced new directives for the military, including implementing gender-neutral physical fitness standards and eliminating what he described as “woke” culture from the armed forces. The announcement came during an in-person meeting with military officials at the Marine Corps base in […]

Saudi Arabia sets clear rules for Content Creators and Influencers: Everything you need to know | World News

Saudi Arabia’s new social media rules, balancing creativity with compliance across trending digital platforms/ Representative Image Saudi Arabia has introduced new content creator guidelines, aimed at regulating social media, protecting privacy, and promoting responsible digital behavior. The General Authority for Media Regulation (GAMR) announced the rules to ensure content aligns with cultural values and fosters […]

Saudi Arabia sets clear rules for Content Creators and Influencers: Everything you need to know about the new media guidelines | World News

Saudi Arabia’s new social media rules, balancing creativity with compliance across trending digital platforms. Saudi Arabia has introduced new content creator guidelines, aimed at regulating social media, protecting privacy, and promoting responsible digital behavior. The General Authority for Media Regulation (GAMR) announced the rules to ensure content aligns with cultural values and fosters accountability among […]

Contribute or leave: UK to tighten migrant rules; what we know

The UK government plans to require migrants to be employed, avoid claiming benefits, and engage in community service, Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood will announce on Monday. Currently, individuals with British family members who have lived in the UK for five years, or those residing legally for a decade under any visa, can obtain “indefinite leave […]

Dubai Police stern warning to fans ahead of India-Pakistan Asia Cup final: Strict rules, banned items, Rs 7 lakh fine, jail penalties! | World News

Pakistan and Indian players stand for national anthem before the start of the Asia Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai,United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) For the first time in the 41-year history of the Asia Cup, India and Pakistan will face off […]

No more rent hikes: Saudi Arabia freezes rent in Riyadh for 5 years; Key rules explained | World News

Saudi Arabia enforces five-year rent freeze in Riyadh to stabilize prices and protect tenant rights/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has introduced comprehensive rental market regulations in Riyadh aimed at stabilizing soaring rent prices and ensuring fairness between landlords and tenants. Following directives from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the new rules include a five-year freeze on […]