Saudi Arabia and Portugal have signed an agreement granting mutual visa exemptions for holders of diplomatic and special passports, marking a new step in strengthening relations between the two countries.The agreement was signed in Lisbon on Tuesday by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Portugal’s Minister of State and Foreign Affairs…
Four Indians from Kerala have each bagged Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for June, with the winners currently residing in the UAE, Qatar and the United Kingdom, Khaleej Times reported.The latest round of winners includes two UAE residents, one resident of Qatar and one based in the UK, all of whom secured cash…
Foreign investors eligible for new 15-year residency permit in Kuwait Foreign investors looking to build long-term businesses in Kuwait could soon have a much stronger reason to stay.In a major policy shift aimed at attracting global capital, Kuwait has unveiled a new residency programme that will allow eligible foreign investors, business owners and senior executives…
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 companies providing services to Umrah pilgrims after inspections and performance reviews uncovered regulatory violations and declining service standards.The move comes as part of the Kingdom’s preparations for the upcoming Umrah season and reflects its broader efforts to strengthen oversight, improve service quality, and safeguard the…
Dubai police issues alert on hiring maids Dubai Police has urged residents to hire temporary domestic workers and hourly staff only through licensed and accredited agencies, warning that dealing with unverified individuals could put households at risk.As part of an ongoing public awareness campaign, authorities stressed the importance of verifying a worker’s identity before allowing…
Saudi Arabia’s Qiwa labour platform has outlined a series of regulations covering work permits for Premium Residency holders, employee resignations, training contracts and visa-related services.Holders of Premium Residency must obtain a dedicated work permit through the Qiwa platform. The permit is issued for a fee of SR100.Qiwa said subscription fees for businesses vary depending on…
Facebook and Instagram down worldwide Several UAE residents reported being logged out of Facebook and experiencing issues with Instagram and Messenger on Friday evening, as a widespread global outage hit Meta’s platforms.The disruption began at around 5. 45pm UAE time, with users across Dubai and other emirates saying they were suddenly logged out of Facebook…
The bodies of three Telangana workers who died in a road accident on Dubai’s Emirates Road are expected to be repatriated to India within the next two days after the completion of legal and documentation formalities, Khaleej Times reported.The workers were among seven people killed in the June 8 crash involving a minibus carrying labourers…
Indian expat’s body to reach Kerala The mortal remains of a Kerala expatriate who was allegedly murdered in Sharjah following a dispute linked to a TikTok livestream will be repatriated to India on Thursday, according to officials handling the case.Speaking to Khaleej Times, Salam Pappinissery, CEO of Yab Legal Services, said the body would be…
Etihad Airways has expanded its seasonal network with the launch of new routes to Europe and Africa, while introducing a limited-edition travel kit for passengers flying on the inaugural services.The UAE’s national carrier this week begins flights to three new destinations: Krakow in Poland from June 11, Palma de Mallorca in Spain from June 12,…