Gulf

Gulf country suspends passenger sea transport

Kuwait City: Kuwait has suspended passenger transport by sea. The Kuwait Ports Authority announced this decision on Tuesday citing Covid-19…

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Etihad Airways announces new rule

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways announced that all passengers travelling to Abu Dhabi on or before August 27 must register on…

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Three gulf countries ban Bollywood film ‘Bell Bottom’ starring Akshay Kumar

Mumbai: Three gulf countries have banned Bollywood spy thriller, ‘Bell Bottom’. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar have banned the film…

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Private schools in Dubai to end all distance learning on October 3

Dubai: All private schools in Dubai will end all distance learning on October 3. The students must return to classrooms…

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India-UAE flights: Etihad Airways issues important advisory for Indian passengers

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways announced that the authorities in UAE have temporarily suspended issuing visa-on-arrival for Indian nationals with a…

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‘Happy news to expats’: Gulf country lifts entry ban for passengers from India

Muscat: Oman has lifted the entry ban imposed on passengers from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Fully vaccinated passengers from these…

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Arab coalition destroyed explosive-laden drone targeting Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: The Arab coalition forces led by Saudi Arabia has intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by Houthi rebels…

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Residence visa validity for stranded expats extended in Dubai

Dubai: The General Directorate of Residence and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has extended the expiry date of residence visas…

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UAE will accept Indian citizens who have not visited India in the last 14 days

Indian passport holders who have not visited the country in the past 14 days can get tourist visas to the…

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Emirates Airlines extends flight suspension

Dubai: Emirates Airlines extended the suspension of flights to and from Nigeria till August 28. The Dubai based air carrier…

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UAE announces new Covid-19 rules for students

Abu Dhabi: Authorities in the UAE have announced new Covid-19 rules for students in the country. Dr. Farida Al Hosani,…

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UAE issues guidelines for Indians, Pakistani passengers with tourist visas

Dubai: Flydubai on its website announced that passengers with passports issued in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka or Uganda…

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Federal Authority For Government Human Resources in UAE issues new Covid-19 safety rule

Dubai: The Federal Authority For Government Human Resources in the UAE has issued new Covid-19 safety rule. As per the…

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Indian embassy issues travel advisory on carrying medicines to this country

Doha: Indian Embassy in Qatar has issued a travel advisory on carrying medicines to the country. The Embassy urged all…

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Abu Dhabi updates ‘Green List’ destinations

Abu Dhabi: The updated ‘Green List’ destinations were released by the Abu Dhabi Media office. The new list will come…

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New Covid rules in UAE: Know how many people are allowed in vehicles

Abu Dhabi: Authorities in the UAE have announced an updated list of fines and penalties for violating Covid safety rules.…

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Dubai Princess shares Onam wishes

Dubai: Princess of Dubai, Her Highness Sheikha Maryam bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum  wished all Keralites a happy Onam.…

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Gulf country lifts night curfew

Muscat: Oman has lifted the night curfew imposed in the country from August 21. The Supreme Committee in Oman has…

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Dubai announces 14-day visa on arrival for Indians

Dubai: Emirates Airlines announced that Indian citizens travelling to India via Dubai can obtain a visa on arrival in the…

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Emirates Airline to resume flight service from this country

Dubai: Emirates Airline announced that the tickets from Nigeria to Dubai are available for booking from August 29. The national…

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Expo 2020 Dubai: Roads and Transport Authority announces new bus routes: Full list

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced new bus services for serving the Expo 2020 visitors.…

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New Covid fines, penalties announced in UAE

Dubai: The Attorney-General of UAE, Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has issued new updated list of Covid-19 fines and penalties.…

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Abu Dhabi released updated ‘green list’ destinations

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi (DCT- Abu Dhabi) has released the updated ‘Green List’…

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Etihad Airways announces new direct flights

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways will soon resume direct flights to Abu Dhabi from Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Direct flights from…

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UAE lifts ban imposed on IndiGo flights

Dubai: UAE lifted the temporary ban imposed on IndiGo Airlines. The air carrier will resume commercial flight services to the…

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Abu Dhabi eases entry rules

Abu Dhabi: The Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee in Abu Dhabi has eased the entry rules for vaccinated citizens, residents…

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The High Court suspends certain sections of the Freedom of Religion Act to ‘prevent interfaith harassment’

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday stayed the operation of several sections of the Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2021,…

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19 months in Saudi prison for posting a Facebook status: Man returns to his family

Udupi: Having spent 19 months behind bars in Saudi Arabia for a blasphemous post made out by fraudsters in his…

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UAE bans IndiGo flights

Dubai: UAE has imposed a temporary ban on IndiGo flights. The authorities in the UAE took this decision after finding…

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Kuwait lifts entry ban for Indians

Kuwait City: Kuwait lifted the entry ban lift for Indians. As per the new decision, fully vaccinated residency visa holders…

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India-Abu Dhabi flights: Etihad Airways issues new guidelines

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways announced that Indian nationals with a visa or residence permit issued by the US, United Kingdom…

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Gulf country extends validity of visas of stranded residents

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia announced that the validity of residence permits, visit visas and exit and re-entry visas of stranded expats…

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India-UAE flights: New guidelines announced for passengers from India, Pakistan, 4 other countries

Dubai: Civil Aviation Authority in Dubai announced new travel guidelines for passengers from 6 countries including India. As per the…

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6 countries removed from ‘Green List’ of Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Authorities in Abu Dhabi have released the updated green list of destinations. Six countries have been removed from…

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Ethiad Airways issues travel guidelines for passengers

Dubai: Etihad Airways updated its website with travel rules for passengers arriving from ‘green list’ and other destinations. Abu Dhabi’s…

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