A detailed look at key global events: Khaleda Zia's health crisis in Bangladesh, escalating tensions in the Middle East involving UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Yemen, and their wider geopolitical impact. Stay informed.
Saudi warplanes strike Yemen's Hadramout, targeting STC forces in a dramatic escalation. Details on the operation and regional fallout inside. Read more.
Indian travellers to Saudi Arabia must now obtain prior clearance for carrying certain restricted medicines. Learn the new rules to avoid legal issues and deportation.
Indian travellers to Saudi Arabia must now get mandatory electronic clearance for personal medications via the SFDA portal. Failure to comply can lead to legal action. Check the official list before you travel.
Saudi Arabia now requires online pre-approval for personal medicines. Indian travellers must check restrictions as many common Indian drugs are controlled. NCB issues advisory for 2026.
Saudi-led coalition airstrikes target UAE-backed separatist camps in Yemen's Hadramout, killing seven. The attack highlights a deepening rift between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi over Yemen's future. Read the full report.
UAE banks will stop SMS OTPs for online payments from Jan 6, 2026. Switch to in-app biometric approval now to avoid transaction declines. A major security upgrade.
Major UAE banks will stop sending OTPs via SMS for online payments from January 2026. Learn about the new in-app authentication system, why it's safer, and how residents must prepare.
Recent de-escalation between Saudi Arabia and the UAE in Yemen may not signal peace. Analysts warn the conflict could morph into a more destructive proxy war. Understand the dynamics and global implications.
UAE's new laws bring clarity for expats on inheritance, asset distribution, and wills. Learn how Federal Decree-Law No. 51 of 2024 impacts your finances and family's future.
UAE's new laws bring clarity for expats on inheritance, asset freeze, and heirless wealth. Learn how Federal Decree-Law No. 51 of 2024 impacts your savings and business.
The UAE implements a historic unified Friday prayer timing of 12:45 PM across all emirates from January 2, 2026. Learn about the new schedule, traffic impacts, and the 'Year of the Family' initiative behind this landmark change.
The UAE has enacted a sweeping new Civil Transactions Law, reducing the legal age to 18 and modernising contracts, consumer rights, and business frameworks. Discover how this impacts residents and global investors.
Rising Saudi-UAE tensions open doors for Munir Akram, posing strategic challenges for India's diaspora diplomacy and foreign policy. Analysis by K P Nayar.
Saudi Arabia issues a firm warning to ally UAE after airstrikes on Yemen ports. King Salman chairs Cabinet, vows to defend national security. Full details on the escalating tensions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a New Year message to Saudi Crown Prince MBS, as tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi escalate over Yemen bombing. Read the full analysis.
UAE announces withdrawal from Yemen after Saudi-led coalition bombs Mukalla port. Saudi accuses UAE of arming separatists, marking a major Gulf rift. Read the latest developments.
UAE mandates a Dh6,000 minimum wage for Emirati private sector employees from Jan 2026. Non-compliance will block work permits and affect Emiratisation quotas. Read details.
A tense military standoff between Saudi Arabia and the UAE in Yemen follows deadly airstrikes, threatening the fragile coalition. Explore the causes and global implications.
Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes on Yemen's Mukalla port after a UAE weapons shipment arrived for separatist forces, escalating tensions in the war-torn nation and straining the Gulf alliance. Read the full analysis.
The UAE announced withdrawal of its remaining forces from Yemen after a Saudi-backed ultimatum, following a coalition airstrike on Mukalla port. This marks a major escalation in Gulf tensions. Read the full analysis.
A rare public rift erupts in the Gulf coalition as Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen's Mukalla port. Yemen declares a state of emergency and cancels its security pact with the UAE. Explore the escalating crisis.
Saudi Arabia's strict alcohol ban, a cornerstone of its laws, traces back to a shocking 1951 murder involving a Saudi prince. Discover the full story behind the prohibition that shaped the kingdom for decades. Read more.
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 brings economic change. While inflation is modest at 2.3%, soaring rents in Riyadh & Jeddah strain expat budgets. See a full cost breakdown and what it means for residents.
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen's Mukalla port after UAE arms shipment arrives, issues 24-hour withdrawal ultimatum. UAE announces pullout of forces. Read the latest on the coalition tensions.
Saudi Arabia warns UAE to withdraw forces from Yemen within 24 hours, calling its moves a 'highly dangerous' security threat. The escalating dispute risks wider regional conflict.
The UAE has strongly refuted Saudi Arabia's accusations of escalating the Yemen conflict, calling for dialogue and restraint. Get the latest details on the diplomatic rift.
The UAE has called for 'restraint and wisdom' following Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's port of Mukalla. The strikes targeted alleged UAE-supplied weapons. Read the full details.
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen's Mukalla port, targeting UAE-backed weapons. The rare public clash between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi signals a dangerous new phase in Yemen's war. Read more.
Saudi Arabia targets UAE-bound arms in Yemen's Mukalla, prompting anti-Houthi forces to declare emergency & cancel defence pact with UAE. Details on the growing regional rift inside.