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Getting a visa to visit the US may soon take less time for some travelers, but at a cost. Starting July 1, travelers applying for B1 and B2 nonimmigrant visas for business and tourist purposes will be able to pay extra to jump ahead of others in the queue for visa interviews. This Temporary Final…
US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has “zero” cash in its official fund despite billions of dollars in pledges from member countries, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.The board, created to support the reconstruction of Gaza, was established in January following the October ceasefire agreement aimed at ending two years of conflict in Gaza.Trump…
By retaining mandatory PAN quoting for high-value deals, the government builds a more robust audit trail. (AI image) Draft income tax rules 2026: The Income Tax Department recently released the draft income tax rules in line with the New Income Tax Act. There are several changes in the draft rules pertaining to the requirement of…
Saudi Premium Residency requires SR80,000 salary for executive leaders under exceptional talent track/Representative Image With more than 1,028 government and semi-government entities and 3,484 private-sector establishments now approved to nominate foreign professionals under Saudi Arabia’s Exceptional Talent Premium Residency, attention is turning to the eligibility standards, particularly the salary requirements.While the expansion broadens access across…
Saudi Arabia lifts alcohol ban for wealthy foreigners? Here’s what we know so far In a striking policy turn that illustrates Saudi Arabia’s evolving approach to social and economic reform, the kingdom has quietly begun allowing wealthy foreign residents to legally purchase alcohol, a practice previously prohibited for more than 70 years. The shift reflects…
The United States has tightened the noose for foreign travellers looking to enter the country. The Trump administration has now widened a visa rule that requires applicants from certain countries to post a hefty financial bond, adding 7 more countries to the list.The changes, were made without a formal which were reflected in a notice…
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it had increased vetting of H-1B visa applicants for highly skilled workers, instructing that anyone involved in “censorship” of free speech should be considered for rejection, according to an internal State Department memo.H-1B visas allow US employers to hire foreign workers in specialty fields and are crucial for…
Nina Lin has once again sparked a wave of online reaction after a clip of her listing her uncompromising dating requirements went viral on X. The popular creator, known for her blunt, provocative delivery, laid out a relationship dynamic that prioritizes obedience, structure, and unapologetic dominance. In the clip shared by user FearedBuck, she makes…
Scheduling and rostering lapses at Air India continue five months after being reprimanded by the regulator on this issue. In the latest instance, a co-pilot and a senior captain have been taken off flying duty after the airline found they operated a flight each last month with a lapsed English Language Proficiency (ELP) licence in…
The Saudi Family Visit Visa allows residents to invite immediate family members for 30 to 90 days, extendable online via Absher/ Representative Image When planning to bring your loved ones to Saudi Arabia for a short-term visit, understanding the family visit visa process is essential. This visa allows residents and citizens of Saudi Arabia to…
