195 die in Israel strikes on Gaza camp, hundreds wounded
The Hamas government in Gaza said that 195 people had been killed in Israeli strikes this week on Jabalia refugee camp. Meanwhile hundreds more wounded and foreign passport holders hoped to escape the war-torn Gaza Strip as Israeli forces bombed and fought intense ground battles with Hamas.
Countries evacuate citizens as Israel-Hamas war rages
Thousands of foreigners are stuck in Israel and across the Palestinian territories, where a full-blown war has erupted since Hamas launched their attack. With the violence having already claimed thousands of lives on both sides, several countries have launched operations to repatriate their citizens, while others plan to do so...Oman to ramp up ‘military and defense industry’ ties with Iran
Tehran, Iran-- Oman is keen to improve the military and defense ties with Iran in order to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz and the Sea of Oman.This was stated by Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik in a meeting in Muscat on Tuesday with the visiting Chief...Egypt arrests 29 over alleged online crypto scam
Cairo, Egypt - Egyptian authorities have detained 29 people, including 13 foreigners, accused of running an online cryptocurrency scam that defrauded thousands of investors, state media reported Sunday.The network pocketed about US$620,000 at the expense of its victims in the country now battered by an economic crisis and rapid inflation, the...Tunisia warns trade unions against inviting foreigners for protest
Warning the country's powerful trade union federation against inviting foreigners to a planned weekend demonstration, Tunisian President Kais Saied said that the UGTT was free to organize demonstrations, but it was not free to invite foreigners to participate in them, after denying entry into the country to an official from...Arab youth prefer UAE over home country to live, work
Key attractions in the UAE include economy, secure environment, rewarding salary packages, a wide range of job opportunities, and the wise leadership, says a survey.Non-Arab foreigners invest $4.23bn in UAE stocks since Jan 2022
According to Abu Dhabi and Dubai financial markets, non-Arab foreign investors purchased local stocks worth AED70.27bn from the beginning of the year to the end of last week, compared to sales of some AED54.73bn during the same period.UAE cabinet approves regulations of decree on entry, residence of foreigners
The UAE Cabinet has approved the executive regulations of the Federal Decree-Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners aimed at strengthening the UAE's position as an ideal destination to live, work, and invest. The executive regulations provide comprehensive information on the types and conditions of entry visas and residence permits....Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to foreigners with ‘distinguished talents’
Saudi Arabia has granted citizenship to an unspecified number of people with "distinguished talents, unique expertise and specializations". Saudi Press Agency reported that the announcement was made in line with the issued royal decree to grant Saudi citizenships to "experts and exceptional global talents" with "unique competencies" in religious, medical,...UAE forms new authority for identity, citizenship
DUBAI: The UAE on Tuesday announced a new Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, which will be responsible for regulating the affairs of citizenship, passports, entry and residence of foreigners in the country. Its other responsibilities include promoting ports, borders and free zones' security, raising their efficiency...Fewer foreign workers leave Saudi job market in Q1 2021
The highest (237,000) number of foreigners left their jobs between the second and third quarters of 2020Saudi allows 60,000 vaccinated residents on hajj, bars foreigners
Only up to 10,000 Muslims took part in last year's hajj, 70% of them foreigners 2.5 million participated in the pilgrimage in 2019 Saudi Arabia announced Saturday it will allow 60,000 residents vaccinated against Covid to perform this year's hajj, but Muslims from abroad will be barred for a second...Non-resident foreigners may finally be allowed to own property in Saudi Arabia
If the Real Estate General Authority pays heed to the Shoura Council, then non-resident foreigners may eventually get the right to own property in Saudi Arabia













