ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sunday officially implemented a visa exemption for holders of Pakistani diplomatic and official passports, effective July 25, 2025. The development was announced by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar via the social media platform X. He stated that the agreement was finalized during his meeting with […]
KUWAIT CITY: As of July 2025, Kuwaiti law mandates that children under 21—regardless of nationality—must obtain written consent from their father before traveling abroad, even if accompanied by their mother or another guardian. This regulation applies to both Kuwaiti citizens and expatriate families and is enforced at all airports, ports, and border checkpoints. Under Kuwait’s […]
Actor Rebecca Romijn, who played Mystique in the early ‘X-Men films, has revealed what it was like to reprise the role in ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’ Click here to read more Lifestyle stories During a recent interview with US media outlets at the San Diego Comic-Con, the actor discussed the forthcoming Marvel film and her role in […]
MUSCAT: In a move to improve transparency and fairness in employee compensation, Oman’s Ministry of Labour has issued a new directive instructing minimum annual bonuses for Omani workers in the private sector. The regulation, based on Royal Decree No. 53/2023 and Ministerial Resolution No. 541/2013, specifies eligibility criteria and standards for the disbursement of performance-based […]