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Pakistan orders smart scanners to end airport baggage hassles
Pakistan's prime minister has ordered smart baggage scanners at all international airports, aiming to end repeated manual checks and long questioning for passengers, including the many overseas Pakistanis who fly home through the Gulf. Read more →
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New school dress code in Azerbaijan bans hijabs, sets off protests
New uniform rules in Azerbaijan are stopping students and teachers from wearing hijabs in schools, leading to protests and public debate across the country. Read more →
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4 Indians Still in ICU as Riyadh Flight Bans Extended to Oct 17
Indian airlines have pushed their Saudi flight suspensions to 17 October, with four Indian nationals still in intensive care after the Riyadh airport attack and Saudi authorities waiving overstay fines for those stranded. Read more →
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Jeddah Tower vs Burj Khalifa: who wins the height race?
Jeddah Tower is being built to beat Burj Khalifa's record by more than 170 metres – here's how the two towers really compare, from cost to observation decks. Read more →
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New Rule Lets Staff Open Your Bag Without You Present
Thailand's aviation authority has clarified a new rule letting airport staff open suspicious checked bags without the passenger present, starting 16 October 2026. Read more →
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Why Gulf Workers Still Hide Mental Health Struggles at Work
Workplace wellbeing talk has grown across the Gulf, but many employees still hide mental health struggles for fear of how colleagues and managers will treat them afterwards. Read more →
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New Traffic Crackdown on Delivery Riders Starts 18 October in Kuwait
Kuwait's traffic authorities are launching a new campaign against delivery drivers from 18 October, with violators facing a 60-day vehicle impoundment and companies facing possible action too. Read more →
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Bride and her Lover Held Over Groom’s Death 10 Days After Wedding
A young groom in Matrouh, Egypt, was found dead 10 days after his wedding. His wife said it was natural causes – but investigators found a very different story. Read more →
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18 people dead – Riyadh Airport Shutdown Extended
Saudi Arabia says it will mount a serious response after Houthi attacks on two of its airports left 18 dead, as King Khalid International Airport remains closed and oil prices climb. Read more →
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India’s Embassy Confirms Death of Citizen Hurt in Riyadh Blast
India's Embassy in Saudi Arabia has confirmed the death of an Indian national injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, with three more citizens still in intensive care. Read more →
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