Saudi Arabia restricts key jobs for expat workers under Saudization plan In a move that has sent ripples through the expat community, Saudi Arabia has officially restricted four high-ranking professions to Saudi nationals. On January 29, 2026, reports confirmed that the government’s Qiwa platform, the central hub for labor services, has stopped accepting requests to […]
Kuwait Municipality enforces strict billboard lighting rules as inspectors monitor brightness along busy highways nationwide/Representative Image Kuwait Municipality has confirmed it is moving to strictly enforce Interior Ministry regulations governing billboard lighting, with a renewed focus on safety along highways and in public areas. The move targets electronic advertisements that exceed permitted brightness levels or […]
Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) You feel that you really should let something finish, this time at your behest. Your horoscope is arching your emotional strength and clear thought into helping you make this decision. It is not a question of losing, for there are gains when something is freed. You should rejoice, not fret about […]
No outdoor loudspeakers this Ramadan/Representative Image As Ramadan approaches, Saudi authorities have reaffirmed strict rules governing mosque operations, with a renewed focus on sound discipline, prayer timing, and preparations for worshippers. The measures are intended to preserve the sanctity of prayers while ensuring comfort, order, and consideration for surrounding communities during the holy month. Outdoor […]
Car Repairs Delayed? Oman Now Forces Insurers to Pay You Cash for Every Extra Day In a significant shake-up of Oman’s motor insurance landscape, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has introduced sweeping reforms that now mandate compensation from insurers if car repairs aren’t completed on time, a first in the Gulf region and a major […]
French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech to French ambassadors Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 at the Elysee Palace in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, Pool) French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday warned that the United States is “breaking free from international rules,” offering some of the strongest criticism yet of Washington’s policies under the second Trump […]
UAE makes exit permits compulsory for students / AI Generated Image The UAE has rolled out a new rule that no student will be allowed to leave school grounds without an official exit permit from the school. This change comes as part of broader efforts by education authorities to strengthen student safety, discipline and supervision […]
Family Sponsorship, Golden Visas, Mission Visas: UAE’s 2026 Visa Reset Explained As the United Arab Emirates moves into the New Year 2026 with many improvements to its visa and immigration systems in the years to come, some modifications are indicative of the country’s growing vision to become the international destination for tourism, trade, innovation and […]
US President Donald Trump on Monday said Venezuela will not hold new elections within the next 30 days and that the country must first be stabilised following the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro. Speaking to NBC News, Trump insisted the United States is not at war with Venezuela, even as it deepens its involvement […]
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 […]
