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Kuwait metro back on track
The USD 7 billion metro project in Kuwait is back on track after plans to proceed to the next stage were approved, Motlaq Al-Sanea, the director of Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP), said, Kuwait News Agency announced, quoting an interview Al-Rai newspaper. KAPP has completed the feasibility study for the project, as well as
December 18, 2017
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Muscat: Omani citizens over the age of 18 who earn OMR600 or less a month will get 200 litres of subsidised fuel every month, the government has announced. With the introduction of the National Subsidy System, the current price cap on M91 petrol will also be lifted, as directed by the Council of Ministers, according
December 18, 2017
Read more about Oman government introduces fuel subsidy schemeResidents are leveraging the slide in rents to relocate to a larger home in a better community
The Abu Dhabi housing market has seen a spike in relocations this year. This has been a result of both residents downsizing accommodation as well as leveraging the slide in rents to relocate to a larger home in a better community. However, rents in the city centre have been largely immune to the drop in
Speed limit reduced in Shaikh Salman Highway in Bahrain
The speed limit on one of the country’s main highways was recently reduced, less than six months after it was increased by the authorities. It was noticed today (Saturday) that the speed limit on Shaikh Isa bin Salman Highway was reduced to 100 kmh without any previous announcements made by the General Directorate of Traffic
November 20, 2017
Read more about Speed limit reduced in Shaikh Salman Highway in BahrainKuwait Bans Work Visas Less Than 30 Years Old
Kuwait’s manpower authority has issued an administrative decision that will take effect in 2018 banning the recruitment of expatriate who are under 30 years of age, Al-Anbaa reported.The authority contacted various ministries requesting the reduction of current and future security, cleaning and handling contracts by 25 percent, as total government contracts currently number 2,274 and
November 20, 2017
Read more about Kuwait Bans Work Visas Less Than 30 Years OldOman eases visa curbs for expatriates from more countries
Foreigners from more countries can now enter Oman on a year-long tourist visa, provided that their stay in Oman does not exceed one month at a time. The privilege has now been extended to 68 countries, including 39 European nations, 10 South American countries, besides 19 other states. Moreover, additional countries have been added to
Prophet’s birthday holiday announced in Oman
Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal bin Saud Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court and Chairman of the Civil Service Council yesterday issued a decision stating that Tuesday, 16 Rabee Al Awwal, 1439 AH corresponding to December 5, 2017, will be an official holiday for employees of the ministries, public authorities and other departments
November 20, 2017
Read more about Prophet’s birthday holiday announced in OmanThis is why Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road turned red
Over the weekend, photos of Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road circulated on social media after parts of the highway turned red. The splash of colour was spotted by residents around the stretch of Sheikh Zayed Road between Dubai Marina and JLT. When Khaleej Times went in for a closer look, it was revealed that the red
November 20, 2017
Read more about This is why Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road turned redUAE, Senegal sign MoU on entry-visa exemption
Sheikh Abdullah welcomes Minister Kaba to UAE, stresses country’s desire to strengthen bilateral ties The UAE and the Republic of Senegal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to exempt UAE nationals carrying diplomatic, private, VIP and regular passports and citizens of Senegal bearing diplomatic passports from obtaining pre-entry visas while travelling to both countries.
November 20, 2017
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