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Oman grants citizenship to over 150 expats
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman on Sunday, May 18, granted citizenship to 156 expats living in the country. Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik issued Royal Decree No. 17/2025, following a review of the…
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Saudi Green Card: Benefits, eligibility, costs and how to apply
The Saudi Premium Residency, often referred to as the “Saudi Green Card,” is a special residency programme that offers expats long-term residency with enhanced rights and opportunities. It allows greater independence, property…
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Easier travel to Kuwait: New eVisa options for expats in GCC countries
Kuwait has updated and expanded the eligibility criteria for its electronic visa (eVisa) system for expatriates residing in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. This move aims to encourage tourism, business travel, and…
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Indian Embassy in UAE to hold open house for expats
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced that it will host an Open House on Friday, May 2, from 2 pm to 4 pm. The initiative aims…
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Haj 2025: Electronic Makkah entry permits now available for expats
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced the commencement of electronic applications for entry permits to Makkah for expatriate workers ahead of the upcoming Haj 1446…
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Saudi Arabia: Expats can now update passport information online
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has launched a new service that allows employers to update the passport information of their expatriate workers via the Absher platform, removing…
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Saudi Arabia eases Iqama renewal rules for expats
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has introduced a new policy that allows expatriates to renew their Iqama (residency permit) even if their family members are outside the…
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Saudi Arabia deports over 7,500 illegal expats in one week
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has deported more than 7,500 expatriates for residency, labour, and border law violations, from March 27 to April 2. During this period, the Ministry of…
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Haj 2025: Meningitis vaccine mandatory for Saudi citizens, expats
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has confirmed that the meningitis vaccination is mandatory for both citizens and expatriates within the Kingdom who wish to perform Haj 1446 AH-2025. In a…
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Kuwait sets expat driving licence validity to 5 years
Kuwait has announced that the validity period of driving licences for expatriates will be valid for five years and a 15-year validity for Kuwaiti citizens and nationals of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.…
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Saudi Arabia suspends multiple-entry visit visas for India, 13 other countries
In a major policy change, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has temporarily suspended the issuance of multiple-entry visit visas for citizens of 14 countries, including India. Despite the policy change being…
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Kuwait: Expats over 60 years allowed to transfer to private sector
Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has introduced new regulations allowing expatriates aged 60 and above, with a secondary school certificate or lower, to transfer their residency from family sponsorship (Article 22)…
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Millions of Indian expats in UAE set to celebrate 76th Republic Day
Millions of Indians living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will observe India’s 76th Republic Day with cultural ceremonies on Sunday, January 26. The Emirates witnesses its most extensive Non-Resident Indian (NRI)…
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Expats can now become teachers in Abu Dhabi through ‘Kon Moallim’ initiative
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) launched an innovative program which enables professionals with various backgrounds to pursue teaching careers. Among its first-ever educational initiatives the United Arab Emirates…
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Saudi Arabia announces minimum Iqama validity to issue final exit visa
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced that a resident’s ID (Iqama) must be valid for a minimum of 30 days when requesting the issuance of a final exit…
