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Donald Trump’s environmental rollback: Provides regulatory relief to coal-fired plants; reverses Biden era rules to ‘national security’

US President Donald Trump is planning to reverse environmental regulations introduced during the Biden administration, announcing two years of regulatory relief for coal-fired power plants, chemical manufacturers and other industrial polluters.The decision, framed as a national security measure, was revealed through a series of presidential proclamations issued late on Thursday.The exemptions apply to a broad […]

New health rules in Dubai: Medical tests now required for visas, jobs, and driving licences | World News

Medical screening becomes mandatory in Dubai for visas, jobs, and driving licences from July 2025/ Representative Image TL;DR Starting end of July 2025, medical tests are mandatory for visa, work, and licence applications in Dubai. Tests must be done through approved health centers and focus on infectious diseases like HIV and TB. Dubai Health Authority […]

Top visa-free destinations for UAE residents in 2025: Rules and stay limits explained | World News

UAE residents enjoy expanding visa-free travel options across popular global destinations in 2025 / Representative Image TL;DR UAE residents, regardless of nationality can enter several countries visa-free. You just need a valid passport and UAE residency visa. Countries include Armenia, Georgia, Seychelles, and more. If you’re living in the UAE and hold a residency visa, […]

Major changes in Saudi Arabia: Everything you need to know about overstay rules and Absher platform | World News

Saudi Arabia is using advanced AI and its Absher platform to track visit visa overstays, holding both expats and employers accountable with heavy fines/Representative Image TL;DR: Saudi Arabia introduced a 30-day grace period effective June 26 for expired visit visas this is a major shift from older 90‑day fines. Failure to leave within this window […]

Running a restaurant in UAE? Here are the rules you can’t ignore | World News

Arabic menus and cultural compliance are a must for restaurants in the UAE /Representative Image TL;DR: Arabic menus and signage aren’t optional. It’s a legal and cultural requirement.Alcohol, pork, and shisha each come with their own set of strict handling rules.UAE law also controls your closing time, packaging, and even your music volume.Owning a restaurant […]

New visa rules in Saudi Arabia: Here’s everything expats need to know | World News

Saudi Arabia introduces a skill-based permit system, transforming the expat workforce/Image: File TL;DR: Saudi Arabia’s new visa policy now considers skills, experience, and salary. Expats are grouped into three levels: high-skilled, skilled, and basic.This change joins with Vision 2030 and big national projects like NEOM and Qiddiya. While professionals may benefit from this system, it […]

Thousands of UAE residents who invested in second passports fear visa bans as US, UK tighten CBI rules | World News

Recent US and EU regulations require CBI countries to meet strict vetting standards by 2025, or risk losing visa-free access to the UK and Schengen countries/ (Representative Image) For many expatriates in the UAE, acquiring a second passport through Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs has become a popular route to global mobility, offering visa-free access […]

Mahmoud v Taylor: Supreme Court rules Maryland students can opt out of LGBTQ-themed classes, Trump admin says ‘big win’

Supreme court ruled in favor of religion and said Maryland students can’t be forced to read books with gay, transgender characters. The Supreme Court ruled Friday that Maryland parents can pull their children from lessons that cover LGBTQ-themed topics. The Trump administration called it a major win as the administration favored for religious liberty, parental […]

Donald Trump gives Iran ‘maximum two weeks’ for decision; rules out European mediation; says ‘Europe can’t help them’

US President Donald Trump on Friday said Iran had a “maximum” of two weeks to avoid potential American airstrikes, signaling he may act even before the deadline he set a day earlier.“I’m giving them a period of time, and I would say two weeks would be the maximum,” Trump told reporters when asked whether a […]

Noem curbs ICE access: DHS rules limit lawmakers’ visits; Democrats accuse Trump of hiding abuses

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued new rules limiting how and when members of Congress can visit immigration detention centres. This comes after several tense visits by Democratic lawmakers.Under federal law, lawmakers can make unannounced visits to ICE facilities. But the new DHS policy requires them to give prior notice. It also […]