Indonesia reaffirms ties with ILO on labor market shifts
Indonesia’s Manpower Ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing cooperation with the International ...
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21 resultsFrance becomes first official participant at Expo 2030 Riyadh
PARIS — France is the first country to officially sign its Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh, a major milestone in its preparations and growing international momentum. The signing took place on…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Passports Directorate sets two conditions for electronic authorization via Absher
RIYADH — The Saudi General Directorate of Passports revealed that the electronic authorization service via the Absher platform is subject to two conditions for validation. The authorized person must be a…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Alswaha discusses expanding AI, gaming, quantum computing partnerships in France
PARIS — Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of meetings with senior executives from leading global companies in artificial intelligence (AI), digital…
Source: Saudi Gazette
What Americans Living and Working in Egypt Need to Know About Their US Tax Obligations
Egypt’s growing appeal as a base for international professionals — across energy, development finance, diplomacy, NGO work, and the expanding technology sector in Cairo’s New Administrative Capital — has…
Source: Egyptian Gazette
Hanan Balkhy says Saudi nomination for WHO chief builds on lifetime in global health
RIYADH — Dr. Hanan Balkhy has expressed her gratitude to Saudi Arabia following her nomination for Director-General of the World Health Organization for the 2027–2032 term, outlining a career spanning…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Four leading real estate institutions join forces to launch Egypt’s 1st integrated “Open House” experience
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration in Egypt, Beltone Mortgage Finance, Property Finder, Coldwell Banker Egypt, and Al Ahly Sabbour have joined forces to introduce an integrated “Open House” concept.…
Source: Egyptian Gazette
Saudi citizen arrested for transporting 13 Ethiopian violators
JAZAN — Patrols of the General Administration of Mujahideen in the Jazan region arrested a citizen for transporting 13 Ethiopian nationals, who violated the Border Security Law. The transporter was…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Katara, Al-Aqraboon partner to support students in Qatar
As part of efforts to strengthen community partnerships and advance educational support, Katara Cultural Village announced its collaboration with Al-Aqraboon Centre, affiliated with Qatar Charity, un...
Source: Gulf Times: Qatar
Qatari Diar Signs Cooperation Agreement with QOC to Advance Sports and Community Initiatives
Doha, August 24 (QNA) - Qatari Diar signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), aimed at strengthening joint collaboration on sports and community initiatives, in support of greater…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Local Economy
Trump admin promotes new $103K fee for skilled worker visa
The Trump administration on Monday moved to introduce a new, over $100,000 fee on employers hiring foreign workers through a high-skilled visa program, after facing a legal setback...
Source: Daily Sabah: Economy
Aramco signs agreements with French companies worth more than $3.7 billion
PARIS — Aramco announced agreements and a memorandum of understanding with French companies with a potential combined value of more than $3.7 billion.The agreements and MoU were announced during the…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Madinah drives SR200 billion development push, creating 125,000 jobs
MADINAH — The commercial sector accounts for approximately 80 percent of the total development projects currently being implemented in the Madinah region since 2025, with 206 of the 280 projects distributed…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Expats face fines, jail and deportation for illegal self-employment
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior warned that expatriates engaged in self-employment shall face penalties such as fines of up to SR50,000, imprisonment for up to six months, and deportation. The ministry…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Know Your Rights: Kuwait Rules on Firing, Resignation and Contract Termination
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 24: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has issued an advisory outlining when employment contracts can be terminated, emphasizing that both workers and em...
Source: Arab Times Kuwait
Universities in Bahrain 2026: Fees, Programmes and How They Compare
Bahrain has more than a dozen licensed universities packed into one of the smallest countries in the Gulf, so school leavers have genuine choice without leaving home. The options run from a heavily…
Source: Gulf Insider: Bahrain
Pakistani arrested for transporting 15 Ethiopian violators in Jazan
JAZAN —Patrol teams from the General Administration of Mujahideen in the Jazan region arrested a Pakistani resident for transporting 15 Ethiopian nationals who violated the Border Security Law. The…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi citizen arrested for transporting Yemeni violators
JAZAN —Patrols of the General Administration of Mujahideen in the Jazan region arrested a Saudi citizen for transporting two Yemeni nationals who violated the Border Security Law. The transporter was…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Misk Foundation and UN Youth Office announce establishment of Global Network for Youth
RIYADH — The Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), in collaboration with the United Nations Youth Office, announced on Tuesday the establishment of the Global Network for Youth, a new international network…
Source: Saudi Gazette
LuLu Hypermarket & The Avenues Launch the Bahraini Jumbo Loz Festival
LuLu Hypermarket, in collaboration with The Avenues – Bahrain, has launched the Bahraini Jumbo Loz Festival, a three-day celebration of Bahrain’s seasonal harvest taking place from 13 to 15 August 2026. The…
Source: Bahrain This Week
Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 individuals linked to Iran–Israel–US war
(London), Today, the Bahraini government announced the revocation of citizenship from 69 individuals, describing them as being of “non-Bahraini origin” and accusing them of “sympathy with and glorification…
Source: Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy