Gulf
- Oct- 2021 -25 October
IMD updates about withdrawal of southwest monsoon from India
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced the withdrawal of southwest monsoon from the country. The rainy season ended…
Read More » - 25 October
Big Setback to Expats: Gulf country announce nationalization in more sectors
Riyadh: Giving expats a setback, the Saudi Arabian government has decided to extend the nationalization of jobs in more sectors.…
Read More » - 25 October
Expat driver wins 50 million UAE dirham at Mahzooz draw
Dubai: Junaid Rana, a Pakistani expat working as a driver in Dubai has won 50 million UAE dirhams in the…
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Dubai based air carriers suspends flights to this destination
Dubai: Dubai based air carrier, Emirates Airline and Flydubai have cancelled flights to and from Khartoum in Sudan. The decision…
Read More » - 25 October
Gulf country to extend residency, visiting visas
Riyadh: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia announced that it will extend residency and visiting visas for people…
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An emirate in the UAE bans heavy vehicles from main, internal roads during peak hours
Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police announced that heavy vehicles will be banned from entering main and internal roads…
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Expo 2020 Dubai: Dubai based firm announces 2-day paid leave for employees
Dubai: A leading job site based in the GCC, Bayt.com has announced two-days paid leave for employees to watch Expo…
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Airline announces new service from Oman
Muscat: Air France has started its first direct flight between Muscat and Paris. The air carrier will operate three flights…
Read More » - 24 October
Mahzooz draw: Expat wins 50 million UAE dirham
Dubai: An Asian expat has won 50 million UAE dirham at the Mahzooz Draw. Six others have won 333,333 UAE…
Read More » - 24 October
A firm in Dubai offer paid leave to employees to visit Expo 2020 Dubai
Dubai: Danube Group based in Dubai has announced paid leaves for employees to visit the Expo 2020 Dubai. Anis Sajan,…
Read More » - 24 October
Australia gives the green signal to accommodate more travellers aboard
Abu Dhabi: Australian government has allowed increased seating capacity in flights from Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi based air carrier, Etihad…
Read More » - 24 October
Saudi Arabia aims for net zero emissions by 2020.
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, has promised to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, according to Crown Prince…
Read More » - 24 October
A dangerously narrow window: Prince Charles comments on climate change actions.
Britain’s Prince Charles said that there is a ‘dangerously narrow window’ to speed up climate change action for the countries,…
Read More » - 24 October
Emirates Draw announces this week’s winners
Dubai: Emirates Draw announced the winning number of the latest weekly draw. The winning number this week is 5041084. 7…
Read More » - 22 October
Gulf economy hopes to pick up speed amid the risk of fall in oil prices next year.
According to a recent poll of analysts conducted by Reuters, the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council’s economies would grow faster…
Read More » - 22 October
Gulf country mandates private health insurance for expatriates
Doha: Qatar government has instructed that all employers in Qatar will be required to provide health insurance coverage for expatriate…
Read More » - 21 October
Oman Customs foils smuggling bid
Muscat: The Oman Customs at “Al Buraimi Port has foiled a smuggling bid and recovered 17,000 bottles. The liquor were…
Read More » - 21 October
Emirates Airlines announces new flight suspension
Dubai: Emirates Airlines has suspended flights to and from Khartoum (EK 733/734) for two days from today. The airline urged…
Read More » - 21 October
Air carriers based in UAE, Middle East to hire 196,000 cabin crew, pilots and technicians
Dubai: US based aircraft manufacturer, Boeing has predicted that air carriers from the UAE and the Middle East will hire…
Read More » - 21 October
Abu Dhabi announces 50% discount for PCR tests for T20 World Cup ticket holders
Abu Dhabi: People with tickets of the upcoming T20 World Cup ticket will get PRC tests at 50% discounts in…
Read More » - 21 October
Saudi border patrols arrest 150 drug smugglers, seizes huge quantity of drugs
Riyadh: The Saudi border patrols foiled major drug smuggling attempts and arrested 150 drug smugglers in Jazan, Najran, and Asir…
Read More » - 20 October
11 foreigners arrested for trying to enter Oman illegally
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested 11 foreigners for trying to enter Oman illegally. The police also recovered…
Read More » - 20 October
This UAE city to host FIFA Club World Cup next year
Abu Dhabi: The FIFA Club World Cup will be held next year in Abu Dhabi. This was announced by the…
Read More » - 20 October
Dubai Duty Free Draw: Two-year-old Indian boy wins 1 million US dollar
Dubai: Two-year-old Indian boy Kshan Yogesh Gola has won $ 1 million at the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Series…
Read More » - 20 October
Prophet Muhammad birthday: ITC announces updated timings of bus and ferry services in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) in Abu Dhabi has announced that public parking will be free on October…
Read More » - 20 October
Britain’s foreign minister visits Qatar and Saudi Arabia
This week, British Foreign Minister Liz Truss will visit Saudi Arabia and Qatar in an effort to strengthen diplomatic ties…
Read More » - 19 October
Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai announces revised timings
Dubai: Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai has announced free parking in Dubai on October 21, on the occasion of…
Read More » - 19 October
Qatar Cabinet reshuffled by Amir
Doha: Qatar Amir has reshuffled the cabinet in the country. His Highness Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued…
Read More » - 19 October
Prophet Muhammad birthday: Sharjah announces free public parking
Sharjah: Sharjah Municipality announced free public parking on Thursday, October 21, on the occasion of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad…
Read More » - 19 October
Integrated Transportation Center in Abu Dhabi announces important decision
Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transportation Center (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi has said…
Read More » - 19 October
Opening date and ticket rates of Ain Dubai announced
Dubai: The world’s largest and tallest observation wheel. Ain Dubai will be opened to public from October 21. The observation…
Read More » - 18 October
Company allows 3-day paid leave for employees to visit Expo 2020 Dubai
Dubai: Hotpack Global, a Dubai based company has announced 3-day paid leave for its employees to watch the Expo 2020…
Read More » - 18 October
Four foreign boats seized in Oman
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has seized four foreign boats from North Al Batinah. The police also arrested 29…
Read More » - 18 October
Firefighters brought massive fire in Jebel Ali under control
Dubai: Civil Defence teams in Dubai has extinguished a massive fire that broke out at an oil waste disposal unit…
Read More » - 18 October
Massive fire breaks out at major oil refinery
Kuwait City: A massive fire broke out at key Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery in Kuwait today. Several workers suffered minor…
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