Oman to Introduce 5% Personal Income Tax for High Earners Starting 2028
Oman introduces a 5% personal income tax for high earners starting 2028, with the first electronic filings due…
Pakistan Promises April Handover of Pakistan International Airlines to Arif Habib Group
Pakistan to hand over PIA operational control to Arif Habib Group by April 2026, targeting fleet expansion and…
Herat Provincial Office Starts Turkey Visa Distribution for Traders and Patients
Turkey reopens visa services in Herat for traders and patients on April 15, 2026, offering a vital travel…
HKSAR Passport Holders Get 30-Day Visa on Arrival at Bandaranaike International
Sri Lanka grants 30-day visa-on-arrival for HKSAR passport holders via a mandatory pre-departure ETA, raising Hong Kong's travel…
Athens International Airport Begins Biometric Registrations for Entry/exit System
Greece launches biometric Entry/Exit System at Athens and Thessaloniki airports, replacing manual stamps for non-EU travelers with digital…
Saudi Arabia Freezes Makkah Entry for Hajj 2026, Suspends Umrah Visas
Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry from April 13, 2026, and orders Umrah pilgrims to exit by April 18…
UAE Eases Visa Rules, Sparking Travel Surge to Dubai and Abu Dhabi
UAE 2026 visa reforms expand entry options and digital processing, driving record tourism in Dubai and Abu Dhabi…
Saudi Arabia and Russia Launch Visa-Free Travel with 90-Day Entry Rules May 11
Saudi Arabia and Russia launch mutual 90-day visa-free travel for tourism and business starting May 11, 2026, excluding…
Saudi-Russian Investment Forum Promises Visa-Free Travel for 90 Days
Russia and Saudi Arabia to start visa-free travel on May 11, 2026, allowing citizens 90-day stays for tourism…
Emirates and Etihad Update Passport Rules for Dubai Flights as New Ban Takes Effect
UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad ban Iranian passport holders from entry and transit as of 2026, with exemptions…
Vietnam Government Tightens Deportation Rules, Warns: Break Them and You’re Gone
Vietnam and the U.S. tighten deportation rules in 2026, prioritizing fast removals and stricter vetting for immigration violations…
37,740 Indian Workers Died Abroad Over 5 Years, Over 86% in Gulf Countries
India reports 37,740 worker deaths abroad from 2021-2025, with over 86% occurring in Gulf nations alongside 80,985 complaints…
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denies Mass Deportation as Iranian Exodus Grows
UAE denies mass deportation of Iranians but maintains strict travel bans and transit restrictions for most citizens amid…
Indian Consulate General Dubai Opens Special Window for NRI Certificates to Indian Students
Indian Consulate in Dubai offers a one-day walk-in for Grade 12 students to get NRI certificates for college…