By Ramadan El Sherbini, Special to Gulf News

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'Holiday gift': Expat caught with drugs at airport

During questioning, the man claimed the drugs were intended as small gifts for friends

According to Dubai Airport, weighing luggage at home, assembling documents in advance, and being prepared for security checks helps minimises stress at the airport.

Hajj 2025: Cloud seeding trials bring hope to pilgrims

Research aims to enhance cloud formation, boost rainfall potential

The upcoming Hajj, scheduled for early June, will be the last to occur during the intense summer heat for the next 16 years.

Saudi nursing sector sees Surge in local workforce

Incentives encourage young Saudis to enroll in nursing colleges

The minimum monthly wage is set at SR7,000 for specialists and SR5,000 for technicians.

Expat disappears at airport, triggers security alert

Filipina worker vanishes before Manila flight, prompts airport search

Passengers queue at the check-in counters at Kuwait International Airport.

Mecca's twin city on high alert to serve Hajj pilgrims

Taif, a key stop on pilgrimage route, unveils plan for seamless services

Taif Airport is one of six Saudi airports designated to receive Hajj pilgrims.

Two expats die from suspected tainted liquor poisoning

Both were found dead on a building rooftop

The deceased were identified as being of Asian nationality, the source added.

4 Saudis held for firing in public in Riyadh

Offenders appeared in video shooting in the air

Possession of an individual firearm or ammunition without a licence is punishable by 18 months in prison.

Ramadan 2025: New fatwa robot launched in Grand Mosque

AI machine serves the faithful in several languages via integrated database

A worshipper approaches the Manara robot introduced in the Grand Mosque.

New labour rules: Maternity leave extended to 12 weeks

Amendments raise maternity leave, regulate overtime work, ban discrimination

Move is part of a set of substantial changes to the labour system aimed at preserving contractual rights and boosting the work environment.

New rules for labour recruitment firms proposed

Bank guarantee, paid-up capital linked to company's size, licence duration

Illustrative image. The proposed regulations require large human resources companies to provide a bank guarantee of SR10 million and maintain a paid-up capital of SR100 million to secure a 10-year licence.

284 people killed in road crashes in Kuwait in 2024

The country is set to implement a new traffic law this year

A view of Kuwait city skyline.

Riyadh Season visitors surge to 16 million

Mid-semester break, new entertainment zones boost turnout

The 'Boulevard Runway' zone is a hit among visitors at Riyadh Season.

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