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March 28, 2026

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Saudi Arabia to mandate e-salary system for domestic workers

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Saudi Arabia will begin enforcing a mandatory system for paying the salaries of all domestic workers through official electronic channels starting January 1, 2026, a move aimed at strengthening wage protection and increasing transparency in employment relationships. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, requires employers to transfer salaries via approved […]

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Dec

Does cutting carbs help with weight loss?

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Weight loss is about consuming fewer calories than you burn, and reducing your intake of refined carbohydrates can play a part in that This is a bit of a grey area, says Bethan Crouse, a performance nutritionist at Loughborough University. She wouldn’t advise the athletes she works with to completely cut out carbohydrates – foods such as […]

22
Dec

Saudi opens property purchases to non-residents via digital ID

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Saudi Arabia will allow non-Saudi, non-resident foreigners to purchase property in the Kingdom using a digital identification system, following a Cabinet decision approved last week. The measure authorises the General Real Estate Authority, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, the National Information Centre and other relevant agencies, […]

22
Dec

UAE President receives French President

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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, who is on a working visit to the country. The meeting was held at the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi, where His Highness welcomed the French President. The two leaders exchanged New Year greetings […]

21
Dec

inside Coco Chanel’s sun-kissed sanctum for art’s superstars

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The French fashion designer’s lavish Mediterranean villa was frequented by everyone from Dalí to Garbo to Stravinsky to Churchill. It has now been lovingly restored – with a thrillingly bolstered library It is the place where Salvador Dalí painted The Enigma of Hitler, a haunting landscape featuring a giant telephone receiver that seems to be […]

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Dec

How AI Is Reshaping Jobs in the UAE, Pressuring Businesses and Workers

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AI is no longer a future promise in the UAE. It is already shaping how people work, how companies invest, and how residents think about their careers. Two recent reports — from enterprise technology firm Kyndryl and consulting giant PwC — suggest the country has reached a turning point. Businesses are starting to see returns […]

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Dec

Andersson secures Pole Position for Grand Prix of Sharjah 2025

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Jonas Andersson, driving boat number “1” for Team Sweden, claimed the fastest lap title in today’s renowned “Qualifications” held on Saturday, December 20, on Khalid Lagoon. The event is part of the “Grand Prix of Sharjah,” the final round of the F1H2O World Championship held in Sharjah under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin […]

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Dec

Rajab crescent sighted, marks start of Ramadan countdown

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The crescent moon of Rajab, the seventh month in the Hijri calendar and one of Islam’s four sacred months, has been successfully sighted in Abu Dhabi, confirming Sunday as the first day of the month. Rajab holds particular significance for Muslims as it marks the beginning of the final spiritual approach toward Ramadan, which traditionally follows the completion of […]

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Dec

Saudi Arabia visit visa guide 2025, explained

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Saudi Arabia welcomed around 116 million domestic and international tourists in 2024, marking a six per cent increase compared to the previous year, according to the Ministry of Tourism’s latest Annual Statistical Report. The growth highlights the Kingdom’s rising profile as a global travel destination, supported by its expanding hospitality sector, new attractions, and improved visa policies. […]

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Dec

Saudi Arabia, India agree visa waiver for diplomatic passports

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Saudi Arabia and India have signed a bilateral agreement granting mutual exemption from short-stay visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special and official passports, a move aimed at easing official travel and strengthening ties between the two countries, according to Saudi Press Agency. The agreement was signed last week at the Saudi Ministry of Foreign […]

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Saudi Arabia to mandate e-salary system for domestic workers

Does cutting carbs help with weight loss?

Saudi opens property purchases to non-residents via digital ID

UAE President receives French President

inside Coco Chanel’s sun-kissed sanctum for art’s superstars

How AI Is Reshaping Jobs in the UAE, Pressuring Businesses and Workers

Andersson secures Pole Position for Grand Prix of Sharjah 2025

Rajab crescent sighted, marks start of Ramadan countdown

Saudi Arabia visit visa guide 2025, explained

Saudi Arabia, India agree visa waiver for diplomatic passports

What’s happening with Iran-US ‘talks’?

UAE braces for heavy rain until.

Gulf hit by 83% of Iran’s.

Abu Dhabi debris kills 2, injures.

What’s happening with Iran-US.

UAE braces for heavy.

Gulf hit by 83%.