Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia to Relax Flight Restrictions Starting September 15
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday (September 13) that it will partially lift its suspension on international flights starting...
News
Huge Fire Breaks out in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
A large fire broke out Saudi Arabia. The fire erupted in makeshift offices in Haramain Sulaymaniyah district in Jeddah.
According to reports, Saudi Arabia Firefighters...
Iran
Saudi Closes Mosques; Curfew in Jordan; Iran Tallies 135 Deaths
As the trend of new cases and deaths due to SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) in many parts of the world continue in an upward trajectory, several...
News
Saudi Arabia Bars GCC Citizens from Entering Mecca, Medinah
On Friday (February 28), Saudi Arabia has announced that it will deny entry of GCC citizens to two of Islam's holiest cities amid fears over the new...
Bahrain
Anti-Trafficking Laws in the Middle East
There are millions of foreign workers living and working in the Middle East, including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and other expats. When it comes...
United Arab Emirates
Anti-Trafficking Laws in the Middle East
There are millions of foreign workers living and working in the Middle East, including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and other expats. When it comes...
Tips
Sponsoring Your Family in the UAE: A Guide
Did you know that you can sponsor your family in the UAE? If you are a male expat worker earning at least AED 4,000...
News
UAE Approves 5-Year Tourist Visa, All Nationalities can Apply
The UAE announces a tourist visa where all nationalities can apply and is valid for 5 years with multiple-entry status. This is an excellent...
Tips
How to Inquire if You Have a Travel Ban in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is known as one of the best countries for expats worldwide, and its not surprising that thousands of people go...
News
WATCH: UAE Sets New World Record with Largest Flag Flown in Free Fall
If you're a fan of extreme sports, you probably won't be surprised to find out that the UAE has just set a new world record for...
Dubai
Dubai Run On Sheikh Zayed Road Pictures
In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, many residents joined in the Dubai 30x30: Dubai Run on Sheikh Zayed Road - the first-ever run on the...
Latest News
Saudi Arabia to Relax Flight Restrictions Starting September 15
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday (September 13) that it will partially lift its suspension on international flights starting...
Fire Breaks Out in Beirut Port, 1 month after Massive Explosion
A huge fire broke out at the port area in Beirut on Thursday - 10th September 2020. This incident...
Huge Explosion in Zarqa, Jordan
A huge explosion was reported in Jordan early hours on Friday - 11th September 2020. The blast took place...
Expats Can Now Enjoy 5-Year ‘Retirement Visa’ in Dubai
The image that comes to mind when you hear the word 'Dubai' paints that of luxury, convenience, and modern...
Gas Explosion in Restaurant in Abu Dhabi, UAE
A gas explosion occurred in a restaurant in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi on Monday - 31st August 2020....
Lebanon
Pray for Lebanon, Countries Light Up Lebanese Flag in Solidarity after Beirut Explosion
Few hours after the massive blast at the port area of the Lebanese capital, the hashtags #PrayforLebanon and #PrayforBeirut trended on social media.
And as people began...
Dubai
Air India Express Flight from Dubai-Kerala Crash, Plane Splits in Two as it Skids Off Runway in Kerala
An Air India Express plane flight accident occurred on (Friday) August 7, 2020 when the plane skidded off a runway in Kerala's Kozhikode.
The plane...
Lebanon
Bride’s Wedding Photoshoot in Beirut Captures Horrific Explosion
It was supposedly the happiest day of her life - until her entire world shook, literally.
A happy couple in Beirut was spending a blissful...
Lebanon
WATCH: Hero Housemaid Saves Little Girl During Beirut Explosion
An unnamed female migrant worker has been labelled a hero online after her noble act of saving her ward during the massive explosion in...
Qatar
Qatar: All Residents to Download Ehteraz App, or Face Jail or up to QR 200,000 Fines
Qatar authorities, through a Cabinet decision, has obligated all residents who are going outside their houses to download and install the Ehteraz app beginning...
Anti-Trafficking Laws in the Middle East
There are millions of foreign workers living and working in the Middle East, including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and other expats. When it comes...
5 Things to Know for Those Who Want to Teach in Qatar
Dreaming of working overseas? For professionals in the teaching profession, working in a new environment flavoured with cultural variety can spell big challenges, but...
Here’s What You Need to Know about Qatar’s Social Security System
In terms of living conditions, one of the most important things to consider when working or migrating to a different country is their social...
Qatar Airways Named World’s Best Airline for 2019
Being the best in a certain field within the region is admirable, but being called the best in the world defines excellence, and sets...
Qatar’s Tourism Council to Boost Activities During Eid, Summer
As a number of GCC member states have already announced the dates for the Eid holidays, movement is expected among nationals and residents within...
Kuwait
Kuwait
Assembly Proposal to Limit Gov’t Hospital Services to Kuwaitis Only
In a controversial announcement, the Kuwaiti government has proposed to limit the medical services offered by government hospitals to Kuwaiti nationals only. However, the government clarified that this will not be implemented immediately in consideration of the large expat...
Fire Breaks Out in Beirut Port, 1 month after Massive Explosion
A huge fire broke out at the port area in Beirut on Thursday - 10th September 2020. This incident sent billows of black smoke...
Huge Explosion in Zarqa, Jordan
A huge explosion was reported in Jordan early hours on Friday - 11th September 2020. The blast took place at a military installation in...
Expats Can Now Enjoy 5-Year ‘Retirement Visa’ in Dubai
The image that comes to mind when you hear the word 'Dubai' paints that of luxury, convenience, and modern lifestyle. Good news for expats...
Gas Explosion in Restaurant in Abu Dhabi, UAE
A gas explosion occurred in a restaurant in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi on Monday - 31st August 2020. The blast happened in a...
Bahrain
Anti-Trafficking Laws in the Middle East
There are millions of foreign workers living and working in the Middle East, including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and other expats. When it comes...
PH Embassy in Bahrain Ready to Repatriate OFWs Amid Tensions in Region
Despite the lull on the issue between the US and Iran following the former’s bombing of the latter’s US bases in Iraq, the Philippine...
Bahrain to Ban Use of Plastic Table Rolls
As calls for environmental reforms are becoming more pronounced more than ever, the Kingdom of Bahrain has approved a resolution that will ban table...
Gulf Air Appoints First Bahraini Woman to Lead African Arm
The Middle East is seeing an important transition from its traditionally male-centric society, which is heavily seen in countries such as Saudi Arabia and...
Oman
Plan Your Holidays: Oman Likely to Observe 2 Long Weekends Next Month
As the year nears its end, citizens and residents of Oman can expect to get extra time off to relax and unwind, as there...
First E-Mall Soon to Open in Oman
Online shopping, though very popular in most parts of the world, is still not as big in places such as Oman. However, all that...
Finance Ministry Introduces New Rules for Duty-Free Shops in Oman
Oman’s Ministry of Finance has issued a new list of regulations, conditions, and procedures applicable for purchases and sales as well as establishing new...
Tips
Sponsoring Your Family in the UAE: A Guide
Did you know that you can sponsor your family in the UAE? If you are a male expat worker earning at least AED 4,000...
How to Inquire if You Have a Travel Ban in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is known as one of the best countries for expats worldwide, and its not surprising that thousands of people go...
5 Kinds of Posts Prohibited by Twitter Middle East
In this day and age, social media has become a powerful platform for sharing information, doing business, and communication in general. That being said, certain...
Financial Considerations for Expats in the UAE
The appeal of a high standard of living, low taxation, and lucrative salaries – on top of the bright, sunny weather – are among...