Kuwait banks set to lift ‘loan ban’ on expats after 4-yr hiatus
In a notable shift, major banks in Kuwait are reconsidering their strategies for lending loan to expats after a four-year…
Haj 2024, Saudi Arab bans visit visa holders from entering Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced that visit visa holders are not to enter or…
Abu Dhabi to ban single-use Styrofoam products from June 1
The Environment Agency in Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced on Tuesday, May 21, a ban on single-use styrofoam products, which will…
Dubai municipality proposes ban on reusable plastic, paper bags
The authorities in Dubai have proposed a ban on single-use bags, including both plastic and paper, and the ban will…
Govt extends ban on onion exports till further orders
The government has extended the export ban on onion till further orders, according to a notification of the commerce ministry.Earlier,…
Paytm Payments Bank ban, Key changes come into effect post March 15
As the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) deadline to ban Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) ends on Friday, here are…
Karnataka govt bans food colour in cotton candy and gobi manchurian over health risks
Karnataka has become the latest state to crack down on food colouring agents in cotton candies and gobi manchurian due…
Saudi lifts 3-year entry ban on expats who fail to return before visa expiry
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has lifted the three-year entry ban on expatriates who left the…
Assam govt to introduce bill to ban polygamy in Feb 2024
At the upcoming session of the Assam Assembly in February 2024, a bill to outlaw polygamy will be introduced, Chief…
India prohibits onion exports till March 2024
India has prohibited the export of onions till March 2024, as per an official notification issued late on Thursday evening….
United States announces visa ban on Israeli settlers attacking Palestinians
The United States (US) has imposed visa ban on Israeli settlers involved in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.The…
Kuwait bans export of used cooking oil for one year
The Kuwaiti authorities have imposed a one-year ban on the export of used cooking oil and its waste, local media…