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We provide all the world news in the Arab region at the time they occur

Canada issues new 6-month visa for online workers
Ahmed Moawad - 3 weeks

The Immigration Department of Canada has issued additional conditions for the Digital Nomad Visa program, which is for foreign workers in Canada, according to what was revealed by the Visa Guide website, regarding updating work permits for workers...

Reasons why it is difficult for immigrants to stay in Canada in 2024
rawda samy - 3 weeks

Immigrants will have a difficult time remaining in Canada in 2024 for the following reasons.

India: IndiGo Aircraft Collision with Air India Express at Kolkata Airport
Asma Ahmed - 4 weeks

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken swift action in response to an incident at Kolkata Airport involving an IndiGo Airlines aircraft colliding with a stationary Air India Express plane.

US: bridge collapses after a ship collision; people and vehicles fall into river
Asma Ahmed - 4 weeks

The closure of all lanes in both directions stemmed from a significant incident involving the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday.

Indian Customs arrest passenger for smuggling gold worth Dh1.9 million from oman
Asma Ahmed - 4 weeks

At the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, customs officials made a significant arrest on Saturday when they apprehended a passenger attempting to smuggle gold valued at Dh1.9 million. This event followed another seizure earlier...

URGENT.. UN Rejects "Immediate Ceasefire" Resolution Amid Gaza Conflict Pressure
Asma Ahmed - 1 month

The Israeli government is under increasing pressure from Washington and other allies due to Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

GCC members states Pushes for Schengen Visa Exemption for European Travel
Asma Ahmed - 1 month

The Schengen area, composed of countries like Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, and Denmark, enables seamless travel within its member states. Discussions at recent meetings centered on enhancing GCC-European relations, particularly concerning visa...

Iceland volcano erupts, prompting state of emergency
Asma Ahmed - 1 month

Iceland's renowned Blue Lagoon and the neighboring town of Grindavik underwent evacuation on Saturday following a volcanic eruption in the Reykjanes Peninsula, as reported by Iceland's public broadcaster RÚV.

Canada: Man Arrested for Recording himself shooting from his car in Alberta
Asma Ahmed - 1 month

Police in Lethbridge have taken action against an individual who was caught on camera firing weapons from his vehicle.

Indian government announces the parliamentary election date
Asma Ahmed - 1 month

India's upcoming parliamentary election, set to commence on April 19, marks a significant political event, with approximately one billion eligible voters participating in the world's largest democratic exercise.

Pakistan: Adiala Jail Security Intensified due to serious threat
Asma Ahmed - 1 month

Rawalpindi's Adiala prison has recently ramped up its security measures in response to a significant security threat, as reported by ARY News. Additional security personnel have been deployed in the vicinity, and precautionary measures have been...

Urgent: The UAE strongly condemns and denounces the cowardly terrorist attack
Abdallah Shahin - 1 month

The UAE unequivocally denounced the terrorist assault that specifically targeted a hotel in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, resulting in the loss of life and causing injuries to numerous innocent individuals.

Canada: Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Indian-origin couple and their daughter
Asma Ahmed - 1 month

An investigation into the cause of a house fire in Ontario is underway, and the authorities are appealing to the public for help. On Friday, police in Ontario's Brampton district reported that an adolescent daughter, a Canadian couple of Indian...

Canada announces new immigration programs during 2024
Muhamed abdo - 1 month

To further assist Francophone minority groups and rural areas, Canada has announced the launch of new immigration pilot programs.

The Indian cabinet approves trade corridor plans with UAE
Asma Ahmed - 1 month

In order to facilitate the functioning of the India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), the Indian Cabinet has retroactively approved an Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement (IGFA) with the UAE.

Philippines announces start date for Ramadan 2024 on March 12
Asma Ahmed - 1 month

Ramadan, the holy month observed by Muslims worldwide, commences upon the sighting of the final Sha'ban moon.

Canadian scientists warn of hundreds of Quebec fish deaths for unknown reasons
Ahmed Moawad - 1 month

Several Canadian scientists have warned of the death of hundreds of fish in Quebec, specifically in a section of the St. Lawrence River near Montreal.

Australia adds these countries to its 10-year frequent travel visa system
Ahmed Moawad - 1 month

The Australian government has issued new decisions regarding adding more countries to the 10-year frequent travel visa system.

Canada announces new visa requirements for citizens of this country
Muhamed abdo - 1 month

New judgments are being issued by Canada, and citizenship criteria for citizens of this nation are being implemented.

UK Introduces ETA for UAE Travelers, for simpler and cheaper Entry Process
Asma Ahmed - 1 month

Approximately 540,000 Emiratis are projected to travel to the UK in 2024, marking a notable 22 percent increase since 2019.

The Canadian provinces begin issuing Provincial Letters of Attestation For international students
Ahmed Moawad - 1 month

The province of British Columbia in Canada announced the start of issuing regional letters of attestation to international students wishing to study in Canada starting March 4, 2024.

Canada: Widespread warnings due to cold and stormy weather hitting these areas
Ahmed Moawad - 1 month

Canada's weather agency has issued a warning to residents about extreme cold in parts of Alberta, where wind chills approached -40 on Monday morning before tapering off significantly on Tuesday.

Indian customs arrested three for gold smuggling at Cochin airport
Asma Ahmed - 1 month

Customs officials at Cochin International Airport launched an operation to combat gold smuggling on Saturday, resulting in the seizure of 797 grams of gold and the apprehension of three individuals, one of whom was a woman.

Pakistani Flight Attendant Vanishes in Canada, Second Incident Weekly
Asma Ahmed - 1 month

A Pakistani flight attendant, Jibran Baloch, serving on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-782, disappeared upon the aircraft's landing in Toronto, Canada, as reported on Friday.