UAE to end midday work ban after three-month summer heat protection campaign with 99% compliance | World News

UAE enforces Midday Work Ban from June 15 to September 15, banning outdoor work from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM/ Representative image The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has officially concluded the 2025 cycle of the Midday Break policy as of September 15, with a 99% compliance rate recorded nationwide. Introduced to […]

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 […]

UAE Jobseeker Visa: Your complete guide to working in the UAE without a sponsor | World News

The UAE Jobseeker Visa allows skilled professionals to explore Dubai’s job market for up to 120 day/Representative Image In a bid to attract global talent and support economic diversification, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers a unique Jobseeker Visa—an unsponsored entry permit allowing skilled professionals and recent graduates to explore employment opportunities within the country. […]

UAE Jobseeker Visa: Your complete guide to working in the UAE without a sponsor | World News

The UAE Jobseeker Visa allows skilled professionals to explore Dubai’s job market for up to 120 day/Representative Image In a bid to attract global talent and support economic diversification, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers a unique Jobseeker Visa—an unsponsored entry permit allowing skilled professionals and recent graduates to explore employment opportunities within the country. […]

Retired? You may be eligible for the UAE 5-Year Retirement Visa: Eligibility, requirements, and benefits explained | World News

Applicants must be 55 or older, with property worth AED 1 million, savings of AED 1 million, or a monthly income of AED 20,000/ Representative Image In a country best known for attracting high-net-worth investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, and tech innovators, the UAE’s residency landscape has steadily grown to include one often-overlooked group: retirees. Through […]

UAE National Day 2025: Public holiday dates out, will residents get long weekend? | World News

UAE National Day 2025 includes December 2–3 holidays, major cultural events, fireworks, and possible long weekend/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates is preparing for an especially elaborate celebration of its 54th National Day, observed annually on December 2. Authorities have officially declared December 2 and 3 (Tuesday and Wednesday) as public holidays, with strong speculation […]

Abu Dhabi court sentences eight in online child sexual exploitation case | World News

Eight individuals in Abu Dhabi were jailed for luring minors online and sharing explicit child content/Representative Image Eight individuals have been sentenced to prison in Abu Dhabi after being convicted of online child sexual exploitation. The group lured minors through gaming and social media platforms, possessed and distributed indecent content, and used digital tools to […]

Oman property ownership for foreigners: Laws, rights, and requirements every foreigner should know | World News

Foreigners can buy property in Oman’s ITCs with 99-year usufruct rights and legal title/Representative Image Since 2006, Oman has gradually opened up its real estate market to foreign investors through a regulated legal framework. From Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs) to usufruct rights and commercial ownership, the system allows non-Omanis to buy and invest in property […]

Oman property ownership for foreigners: Laws, rights, and requirements every foreigner should know | World News

Foreigners can buy property in Oman’s ITCs with 99-year usufruct rights and legal title/Representative Image Since 2006, Oman has gradually opened up its real estate market to foreign investors through a regulated legal framework. From Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs) to usufruct rights and commercial ownership, the system allows non-Omanis to buy and invest in property […]

Vatican City dazzles: Elon Musk’s brother Kimbal’s 3,000 drones light up the sky with masterpiece icons over St. Peter’s Basilica | World News

Images: National Geographic St. Peter’s Square was transformed into a breathtaking spectacle on 13 September 2025, as over 80,000 attendees witnessed the “Grace for the World” concert and historic drone show. For the first time in Vatican history, more than 3,000 drones illuminated the night sky, projecting iconic images such as Pope Francis, the Virgin […]