Kuwait mandates health insurance from December 23 for all foreign residents and visitors, with specified fees/Representative Image Starting December 23, all foreigners entering or living in Kuwait will need to pay health insurance fees, as new regulations from the Ministry of Health take effect. Minister Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi issued executive rules under Law No. 1 […]
The new proposal of the Donald Trump administration to seek five years of social media history has spread confusion as this rule will be imposed on people from countries that are on US visa waiver. The five-year social media history is the latest in a series of immigration crackdowns that the Trump administration unleashed this […]
Canada’s international students, foreign workers and even visitors now face tougher compliance checks under newly updated guidelines that allow immigration officers to cancel visas and study permits that have already been issued.On Nov 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its operational guidance, giving officers clearly defined authority to revoke visitor visas, study […]
Dehradun, November 1 (Udaipur Kiran). The world-famous Valley of Flowers in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, has been officially closed for tourists for the season. The UNESCO World Heritage Site will reopen to visitors on June 1 next year. According to the Nanda Devi National Park administration, a total of 15,924 tourists, including 416 foreign visitors, explored […]
The Dubai Fountain closed on April 19, 2025, for a five-month upgrade and will officially reopen today, October 1, 2025/ Image: X After five months of intensive redevelopment, the Dubai Fountain is set to officially reopen on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Emaar has confirmed the date and shared details about a thorough two-phase upgrade designed […]
The Saudi Central Bank now allows bank accounts to be opened using a verified Visitor ID/Representative Image The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has updated its banking regulations to allow visitors to open bank accounts using their Visitor ID, an official document issued by the Ministry of Interior. This move is designed to improve the visitor […]
Department of homeland security (X@dhsgov) The United States department of homeland security (DHS) has proposed new regulations to eliminate the current “duration of status” framework for certain nonimmigrant categories and replace it with fixed admission periods, ANI reported.The changes would apply to academic students (F), exchange visitors (J), and representatives of foreign media (I), according […]
Visitors are not entitled to medical care at government hospitals and clinics/Image: File Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has reiterated that visitors are not entitled to medical care at government hospitals and clinics, underscoring official policy amidst concerns about service misuse. In parallel, the ministry is ramping up efforts to improve hotel services within hospitals, targeting […]
The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka surpassed three million visitors, featuring five thematic zones and Japan’s first Emirati restaurant/Image: WAM In a defining moment at Expo 2025 Osaka, the UAE Pavilion has recorded over three million visitors since opening in April, solidifying its status as one of the most admired and frequently visited national […]
Tourists can find ZATCA-approved VAT refund stores by spotting “Tax Free” signs or using the Global Blue store locator tool, which also helps locate refund counters at departure points/ Image: X Tourists in Saudi Arabia can get a full refund on the 15% VAT for eligible purchases over SAR 500 (~USD 133). Refunds apply only […]
