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Kuwait: No more minimum salary requirement for family visit visas, what expats need to know | World News

Visitors to Kuwait can now enter by air, land, or sea using any airline or transport carrier, removing previous restrictions/ Representative image Kuwait has officially removed the salary requirement for expatriates applying for family visit visas, in a significant shift aimed at easing entry for extended family members. The move, confirmed by top interior ministry […]

Road safety improves sharply in Kuwait: Accidents down 45%, deaths down 34% in first half of 2025 | World News

Traffic accidents in Kuwait dropped by 45% in the first six months of 2025/Representative Image Kuwait has witnessed a significant decline in traffic accidents, fatalities, and traffic offenses during the first half of 2025, marking a sharp improvement in road safety compared to the same period last year. This positive trend follows the implementation of […]

Bahrain stands tall: Ranks 3rd in Arab region in new UN Human Development report | World News

Bahrain is ranked 3rd in the Arab world and 38th globally in 2025 UNHD Report/Image: Shutterstock Bahrain has achieved a notable position in the 2025 Human Development Report issued by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), ranking third among Arab countries and 38th worldwide with a Human Development Index (HDI) score of 0.899. This ranking […]

UAE: What is Abu Dhabi’s ‘Hayat’ program? How it enabled 1,090 life-saving organ transplants since 2017 | World News

Abu Dhabi completed 1,090 organ transplants since 2017 under the Hayat programme, including 290 in 2024 across four hospitals/Image: WAM In a landmark achievement that underscores Abu Dhabi’s rise as a centre of advanced medical care, the Emirate has successfully completed over 1,000 organ transplants through its national organ donation programme ‘Hayat’. As of 2024, […]

Ronaldo is engaged, but how is he living together with Georgina in Saudi Arabia unmarried? | World News

Saudi Arabia prohibits unmarried couples from cohabiting, but recent leniency for foreigners and tourists signals cautious legal evolution/ Image: Instagram Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent engagement to Georgina Rodríguez has drawn renewed attention to Saudi Arabia’s strict cohabitation laws. Despite longstanding legal prohibitions against unmarried couples living together, the football star and his partner have openly shared […]

Ronaldo is engaged, but how is he living together with Georgina in Saudi Arabia unmarried? | World News

Saudi Arabia prohibits unmarried couples from cohabiting, but recent leniency for foreigners and tourists signals cautious legal evolution/ Image: Instagram Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent engagement to Georgina Rodríguez has drawn renewed attention to Saudi Arabia’s strict cohabitation laws. Despite longstanding legal prohibitions against unmarried couples living together, the football star and his partner have openly shared […]

UAE customs rule: Digital customs declarations now mandatory for high-value items | World News

Cash and valuables above dh60,000 must be declared/Representative Image Travellers entering or leaving the UAE with cash, jewellery, precious stones, or goods exceeding a total value of Dh60,000 ($16,300) must complete a mandatory online customs disclosure through the official Afseh platform. This streamlined process, now digital across major airports, enhances transparency and security at borders […]

UAE: Dubai becomes first middle east government to Join Gamescom 2025 gaming showcase | World News

DPG33 aims to create 30,000 gaming jobs and add $1 billion to Dubai’s GDP by 2033 through innovation and partnerships/Image: WAM DPG33’s presence at Gamescom 2025 marks a historic milestone for the Middle East’s gaming industry. For the first time, a regional government pavilion will feature prominently at this global event, representing Dubai’s rapid ascent […]

Cybersecurity now mandatory: UAE schools to teach cybersecurity across all grades from 2025 | World News

Ministry of Education will introduce cybersecurity lessons for students from Grade 1 to 12/Representative Image In a major educational reform, the UAE Ministry of Education will introduce cybersecurity lessons for students from Grade 1 to 12 starting in the 2025–26 academic year, aiming to cultivate digital safety and resilience as core competencies for the next […]

UAE 2025 travel alert: Banned items in hand luggage at Dubai and Sharjah airports | World News

What you can and cannot carry on board/Representative Image Travellers flying through Dubai and Sharjah airports must adhere to strict regulations regarding banned and restricted items in their hand luggage. These rules are enforced rigorously to ensure passenger safety, comply with international aviation standards, and facilitate smooth security checks. Understanding what you can and cannot […]