Gulf

Central Banks in these Gulf countries hikes interest rate

Dubai: Central Banks in most of the Gulf countries increased the interest rate. This decision was taken after the US…

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Iranian ‘attack threat’ puts US, Saudi Arabia on ‘high alert’; Report

According to information exchanged between the two countries, which suggested that Iran could be preparing for an approaching strike in…

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Emirate in UAE announces changes to real estate ownership law for expats

Sharjah: Sharjah has launched changes to real estate ownership law for expats. His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al…

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Mahzooz Draw: 38 lucky participants share Dh1,000,000

Dubai: 2 Bangladeshi expats based in the UAE won Dh100,000 each in the 100th raffle draw of Mahzooz. Shirajul, a…

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Gulf based air carrier launches direct flight service from this Indian city

Kuwait City: Kuwait based air carrier, Jazeera Airways will operate a direct flight service connecting Bengaluru  with Kuwait City. The…

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar airports restrict curbside access, announces new parking charges

Doha: Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Doha International Airport (DIA) announced new parking charges. The airports also restricted curbside access.…

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Emirate in UAE allows full real estate ownership to all nationalities

Sharjah: An emirate in the UAE has decided to allow full real estate ownership to all nationalities. Sharjah has announced…

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Roads around Lusail Stadium will remain closed from today

Doha: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy in Qatar announced that the roads around Lusail stadium will be closed…

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UAE launches multiple-entry tourist visa for Dh100

Dubai: UAE has launched multiple-entry tourist visas for Dh100. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP)…

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Saudi Arabia extends Umrah visa for foreign pilgrims

Riyadh: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has extended the Umrah visa for foreign pilgrims. The period is…

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UAE based air carrier announces new flight service

Abu Dhabi: Low-budget air carrier based in the UAE, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced new flight service. The airline…

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Revised fuel prices for the month of November announced

Doha: Qatar Petroleum announced the revised fuel prices for the month of November. The price of super grade petrol and…

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Updated fuel price for November announced

Dubai: The fuel price committee in the UAE announced updated fuel price in the country for November.  Starting November 1,…

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Fuel prices for the month of November announced

Muscat: The National Subsidy System (NSS) in Oman has announced the fuel prices for the month of November.  As per…

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Air India Express announces new flights connecting Dubai with Kannur, Sharjah; Services to commence on Nov 1

  Kochi: The Air India Express has announced new services connecting Dubai with Kannur and Sharjah with Vijayawada. The Dubai-Kannur-Dubai…

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Qatar ‘evicts’ thousands of workers ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022!

Apartment buildings housing thousands of foreign employees in the same parts of the capital Doha where World Cup visitors will…

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Blinken discusses Ukraine with Indian counterpart – US State Dept

According to the State Department, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met on Saturday with his Indian colleague about a…

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Gulf country closes this Corniche for motorists

Doha: The Supreme Committee of Delivery and Legacy in Qatar has announced major traffic restriction in Central Doha. The committee…

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Hypermarket chain in UAE freezes prices for 200 items

Dubai: Major hypermarket chain in the UAE,  Carrefour  has decided to lock the prices of more than 200 everyday necessities…

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Gulf country opens application process for World Cup visas

Muscat:  Authorities in Oman has opened the application process for World Cup visas to enter the country. FIFA World Cup…

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Gulf country launches ‘Smart Parking’ platform

Doha:  Qatar has launched ‘Smart Parking’ platform in the country.  The service was launched by Minister of Transport HE Jassim…

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UAE introduces changes to VAT provisions

Dubai: The Ministry of Finance  in the UAE has announced some changes to VAT provisions. The ministry amended some provisions…

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Gulf based air carrier announces new flight service from this Indian city

Kuwait City: Jazeera Airways based in Kuwait has launched new direct flight service from India. The airline will operate 2…

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UAE relaxes Covid-19 restrictions

Abu Dhabi: The Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee in Abu Dhabi has eased Covid-19 safety protocols at shopping malls and…

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2 Malayali expats died car crash after tyre burst

Dubai: Two Malayali expats died in a road accident in Fujairah, UAE. The deceased were identified as MLP Jalil aged…

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Gulf country announces visa-free entry

Muscat: Oman has eased entry rules for residents and nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. As per the…

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Dubai Duty Free: Expat win $1 million

Dubai: Bulat Aknazarov, a Kazakhstan national based in the UAE won $1 million winner in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium…

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How India using Russian Oil Is Impacting the Middle East?

According to data from trade and shipping sources, India’s imports of Middle Eastern oil hit a 19-month low in September,…

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Gulf country lifts pre-arrival Covid test for entry

Doha:  Ministry of Health in Qatar has lifted the pre-arrival Covid-19 tests for visitors for entering the country. The decision…

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Authorities announces evacuation exercise at Dubai Opera

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai announced an  evacuation exercise at Dubai Opera . The evacuation exercise will be carried out tomorrow,…

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Gulf based air carriers announces new international flight services

Muscat: The national air carrier of Oman, Oman Air has announced direct flight services to Phuket in Thailand. The service…

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Ain Dubai to remain closed until 2023

Dubai: World’s largest and tallest observation wheel, Ain Dubai has extended its temporary closure. The tourist attraction will remain closed…

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Gulf country introduces new rules for expat employees’ absence from work

Riyadh: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia has introduced new rules for expat employees’ absence from…

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Mahzooz draw doubles its first prize to 20 million UAE dirhams

Dubai: The organizers of Mahzooz draw has decided to double the first prize. The top prize will be doubled to…

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Gulf country announces guidelines for extension of multiple entry visit visa

Riyadh: Saudi Arabian government has announced guidelines for extension of multiple entry visit visa. The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat)…

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