Operators have to obtain approvals from the authority before organising or advertising Haj or Umrah trips. In addition, it prohibits collecting or receiving donations for the pilgrimage without a licence.
The new rules aim to regulate organising the Islamic pilgrimage,...
Kuwait City: The Emergency and Rapid Intervention Team in Hawalli inspected various shops and markets in Hawalli and Salmiya in Kuwait.
The public relations department of the Kuwait Municipality informed that the inspection was to ensure compliance with the rules...
Qatar has been warned over acts of aggression against Bahrain’s police officers, with a top minister stating that such violations will not be tolerated.Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa also condemned Qatar’s Coast Guards for “overstepping...
The National Centre of Meteorology predicts cloudy conditions and strong northwesterly breezes for Friday, 13 November. Temperatures will hover around 30 °C in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
The Dhofar governorate has launched the country's first submerged ecological museum off Mirbat's coast. Six large concrete figures, including a whale and dolphin, now sit 20‑22 metres below sea level.
Muscat Municipality has issued a warning against illegal parking of trucks and heavy vehicles in residential zones. Authorities say the practice hampers traffic flow, threatens safety and harms the visual appeal of neighbourhoods.
The General Pension and Social Security Authority clarified that UAE public sector employers adjust pension contributions each month based on current pay, whereas private sector firms calculate contributions on the salary set in January. Mid‑year salary hikes therefore do not affect private pension contributions until the next calendar year.
Naifa Balkies Hameed was struck on Al Khawaneej Street after her car broke down. Experts urge drivers to move away from traffic, use warning devices and remain vigilant.
