Saudi Arabia bans tobacco shops within 500 meters of mosques and schools, imposes strict retail and licensing rules | World News

Saudi Arabia mandates tobacco retailers install CCTV, fire extinguishers, and adhere to strict ventilation and lighting safety standards/ Representative Image Saudi Arabia has rolled out a comprehensive new set of regulations targeting tobacco sales across the country. With a firm focus on public health and regulatory control, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has banned […]

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 […]

Saudi Arabia enforces strict ban on unlicensed passenger under new transport law | World News

The TGA fines unlicensed passenger transport up to SAR 20,000 with vehicle impoundment and deportation/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has announced firm enforcement of a new Road Transport Law that bans unlicensed passenger transport in all forms, including informal ride solicitation or hailing. The law introduces significant penalties aimed at deterring illegal […]

Kuwait rolls out strict new health rules: Bans tattoo devices, razor reuse, and tanning for minors | World News

Kuwait’s Ministry of Health and Commerce have issued new regulations/Representative Image Kuwait has implemented sweeping new health guidelines for salons, personal care facilities, fitness centres, and health institutes to bolster public safety and curb infectious risks. The regulations, issued jointly by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Commerce and Industry, introduce more than 130 […]

What is Saudi Arabia’s 20-hour hotel rule? Ministry of Tourism enforces strict fixed check-out policy | World News

Guests in Saudi Arabia are entitled to a minimum 20-hour hotel stay, but check-out times remain fixed regardless of arrival time/ Representative image If you’re planning a visit to Saudi Arabia, here’s an important hotel policy to know upfront: the Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that hotels will not adjust their fixed check-out times if […]

Punishment to prize: China offers cash for having babies after decades of strict birth control, but young people aren’t interested | World News

China, once infamous for its rigid one-child policy and harsh penalties for violators, is now reversing course in a dramatic way by offering financial incentives to encourage childbirth. Facing a historic population decline and the lowest birth rate since the 1940s, the government is rolling out cash subsidies and tax breaks to boost family formation. […]

Saudi Arabia’s latest rules: Strict new regulations for private food laboratories in 2025 | World News

Saudi Arabia’s new rules for private food laboratories/Representative Image TL;DR: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has issued new regulations for food laboratory operations, introducing strict spatial, technical, and visual standards to improve food safety, urban compliance, and investment conditions. The rules apply to private and conformity-assessment food labs, setting requirements for lab size, […]

Turkey sandwich, sunflower seeds: Strict diet B-2 bomber pilots undergo before missions

The success of B-2 bombers hinges on the crew as two pilots replace the bigger crew that older bombers required. B-2 bomber pilots go through rigorous preparation for weeks ahead of embarking on a mission and a majority of this training includes sleep studies, retired Lt. Gen. Steve Basham told Reuters. Bhasham flew the B-2 […]