Saudi Arabia announces tough penalties for Hajj 1447 permit violations: Fines up to SAR 100,000 and 10-year entry ban | World News

Saudi Arabia announces tough penalties for Hajj 1447 permit violations. As preparations intensify for Hajj 1447 AH, Saudi Arabia has laid out a stringent penalty framework aimed at regulating pilgrim movement and preventing unauthorised participation. The Ministry of Interior’s latest announcement makes it clear that both individuals and facilitators who bypass permit rules will face […]

Russia-Ukraine war: Thousands of violations reported as brief Easter truce breaks down

An Easter ceasefire between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy quickly unravelled on Sunday, with both Russia and Ukraine accusing each other of thousands of violations despite a temporary pause in fighting for the Orthodox holiday.The 32-hour truce, ordered by Moscow from Saturday evening, had been presented as a humanitarian gesture, with Kyiv agreeing to observe […]

Saudi Arabia records over 22,000 violations, arrests thousands in one-week crackdown on residency, labour and border breaches | World News

A week-long enforcement drive across Saudi Arabia uncovered over 22,000 violations Saudi Arabia’s sweeping enforcement drive against residency, labour and border violations has led to tens of thousands of arrests and legal actions within just one week, highlighting both the scale of the issue and the government’s firm response. Saudi Arabia’s joint field campaigns to […]

Expats alert: Dubai tightens housing rules, shared apartment violations may cost Dh1 million fines

Bed-Space Living in Dubai Under Fire as New Law Imposes Dh500K to Dh1 Million Fines Dubai has introduced a sweeping new law aimed at regulating shared housing and partition-style living arrangements, with violators facing fines of up to Dh500,000 and up to Dh1 million for repeat offences. The legislation marks one of the strongest steps […]

UAE cracks down: 12 domestic recruitment offices shut down for illegal practices, hundreds of violations recorded | World News

UAE authorities shut 12 illegal recruitment offices and detected 300 sector violations in 2025. The UAE has closed 12 offices accused of recruiting domestic workers without licences. The action was announced on Wednesday 25 February. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said the cases have been referred to the Public Prosecution in coordination with […]

Massive crackdown: Saudi Arabia arrests over 21,000 for residency and labour law violations in one week | World News

Saudi Arabia records 21,029 violations in one week during nationwide inspection campaign/Representative Image A nationwide inspection drive carried out across Saudi Arabia has resulted in more than 21,000 violations in just seven days, with authorities issuing a renewed warning of severe penalties for those who breach or assist in breaching the law. According to the […]

Saudi Arabia cracks down: Over 20,000 arrested for residency, labour and border law violations | World News

Saudi authorities arrested over 20,000 violators and deported thousands during an enforcement drive last week/Representative Image Saudi security agencies intensified enforcement operations across the Kingdom last week, resulting in the arrest of more than 20,000 people found in violation of residency, labour and border laws, according to figures released by the Ministry of Interior on […]

Saudi Arabia revokes licences of 74 private schools over safety and regulatory violations | World News

Saudi Arabia revoked licences of 74 private schools after inspections found lapses and missing approvals/Representative image Saudi Arabia’s education authorities have withdrawn the operating licences of 74 private schools in multiple cities across the Kingdom, tightening oversight as part of a broader effort to protect student safety and preserve standards in the private education sector.The […]

Dubai Metro fines explained: How to avoid Dh100 to Dh2,000 penalties for rule violations

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 […]

‘Support free speech’: JD Vance warns EU against fining X over non-compliance, labels alleged violations ‘garbage’

US Vice President JD Vance criticised the European Union on Thursday over its expected move to fine X, saying the bloc should not penalise platforms for refusing to “engage in censorship.” In a post on X, Vance asked the EU to not target American firms over what he described as ‘garbage,’ and urged them to […]