India replaces BLS, SGIVS for passport, visa services in UAE; Al Hind to handle operations from July 1

India replaces BLS, SGIVS for passport, visa services in UAE; Al Hind to handle operations from July 1 | World News

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has announced that a new outsourced service provider will take over passport, visa and consular services for Indian nationals and other applicants across the UAE from July 1, 2026.According to the Embassy, Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC has been selected to manage the services following a tendering…

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Saudi Arabia arrests over 10,700 illegal residents in one week, nearly 8,000 deported

Saudi Arabia arrests over 10,700 illegal residents in one week, nearly 8,000 deported | World News

Saudi authorities arrested 10,725 illegal residents during nationwide inspection campaigns carried out between June 4 and June 10, according to the Ministry of Interior.The arrests were made during joint operations conducted by security forces in coordination with relevant government agencies across the Kingdom.Among those detained were 5,899 violators of residency regulations, 3,084 individuals accused of…

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Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia suspends 21 Umrah companies over rule violations, poor performance

Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia suspends 21 Umrah companies over rule violations, poor performance

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 companies providing services to Umrah pilgrims after inspections and performance reviews uncovered regulatory violations and declining service standards.The move comes as part of the Kingdom’s preparations for the upcoming Umrah season and reflects its broader efforts to strengthen oversight, improve service quality, and safeguard the…

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Looking for domestic help? Dubai Police issues alert on hiring maids; urges use of licensed agencies

Looking for domestic help? Dubai Police issues alert on hiring maids; urges use of licensed agencies

Dubai police issues alert on hiring maids Dubai Police has urged residents to hire temporary domestic workers and hourly staff only through licensed and accredited agencies, warning that dealing with unverified individuals could put households at risk.As part of an ongoing public awareness campaign, authorities stressed the importance of verifying a worker’s identity before allowing…

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Premium residency holders in Saudi Arabia must obtain work permit: Requirements, rules explained

Premium Residency holders in Saudi Arabia must obtain work permit: Requirements, rules explained | World News

Saudi Arabia’s Qiwa labour platform has outlined a series of regulations covering work permits for Premium Residency holders, employee resignations, training contracts and visa-related services.Holders of Premium Residency must obtain a dedicated work permit through the Qiwa platform. The permit is issued for a fee of SR100.Qiwa said subscription fees for businesses vary depending on…

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'Pizza order' call helps Sharjah police rescue expat woman allegedly threatened by husband

‘Pizza order’ call helps Sharjah police rescue expat woman allegedly threatened by husband | World News

An expat woman’s coded ‘pizza order’ helped Sharjah Police rescue her from danger at home/AI Representative Image A Sharjah Police emergency call operator helped rescue an expatriate woman after realising her repeated requests to “order pizza” were a coded plea for help while she was being threatened at home.The incident was disclosed by Captain Majid…

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Bodies of 3 Telangana workers killed in Dubai road crash likely to arrive in India within two days

Bodies of 3 Telangana workers killed in Dubai road crash likely to arrive in India within two days

The bodies of three Telangana workers who died in a road accident on Dubai’s Emirates Road are expected to be repatriated to India within the next two days after the completion of legal and documentation formalities, Khaleej Times reported.The workers were among seven people killed in the June 8 crash involving a minibus carrying labourers…

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Dubai visa rules 2026: 10 major UAE visa changes expats, workers and tourists need to know

Dubai Visa Rules 2026: Dubai visa rules 2026: 10 major UAE visa changes expats, workers and tourists need to know | World News

UAE unveils major visa changes for 2026, From golden visa perks to new travel opportunities / Image – file The UAE is rewriting its visa rulebook.In a year packed with immigration reforms, the country has unveiled a series of visa and residency changes that could affect millions of residents, tourists, students, investors and skilled professionals….

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‘Never a problematic person’: Friend remembers Kerala man killed in Sharjah over TikTok row

‘Never a problematic person’: Friend remembers Kerala man killed in Sharjah over TikTok row

Indian expat killed in Sharjah A childhood friend of Kerala expatriate Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, who was allegedly murdered in Sharjah following a dispute reportedly linked to a TikTok livestream, has shared emotional memories of the man he knew, as the victim’s body was repatriated to India on Thursday.To the public, Ismail has become the…

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