Tag: expats in Kuwait
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Now allowed to drive car for more than 9 hours in 24 hours
The UAE says it will ban driving for more than 9 hours in any 24-hour period, starting in 2027. Here's what expats in Kuwait who drive across the Gulf should know. Read more →
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Pakistan to replace Rs10 note with a coin, cabinet confirms
Pakistan's federal cabinet has approved replacing the Rs10 banknote with a coin and approved new currency note designs, months after the central bank denied reports the note was being scrapped. Read more →
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Sameday visa process for Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Embassy in Islamabad will now process visa applications from Pakistani citizens the same day, as part of a wider push to deepen Pakistan-Saudi ties in energy and trade. Read more →
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Fake Germany job offer costs Hawally woman KD 1,000
A Filipina worker in Hawally paid KD 1,000 to a company promising her a job in Germany, only to find the office shut and no way to reach anyone. Read more →
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Pakistan and Lithuania easing visas for travel
Pakistan and Lithuania held virtual talks on easing visa and consular rules for professionals, students and business travellers, but no new rules were announced. Read more →
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Canada to give high earners more immigration from 3rd November 2026
Canada plans to give more immigration points to high-wage earners and scrap the LMIA requirement for some job offers, a move aimed at speeding up skilled migration and cutting red tape for employers. Read more →
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UAE Visa-on-Arrival Now Open to Six More Nationalities
The UAE has expanded its visa-on-arrival scheme to nationals of six countries, including the Philippines, Indonesia and South Africa, if they hold residence in certain Western countries. Here's what it means if you're one of the many expats from these… Read more →
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How much has your currency lost against the US dollar?
A two-decade comparison shows the Pakistani rupee, Sri Lankan rupee, Indian rupee and Bangladeshi taka have all weakened sharply against the US dollar, while the UAE dirham stayed fixed. Here's what that means if you're sending money home from Kuwait. Read more →
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Convert Visit Visas to Residency for KD 150
Kuwait's interior ministry has opened a path for certain visit visa holders to convert straight into residency for a KD 150 fee, with domestic helpers exempted. Read more →
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Kuwait Salary Rule for Family Visit Visas
Kuwait has removed the minimum salary requirement for family visit visas, opened digital applications, and widened eligibility to more relatives. Here's what expats sponsoring family need to do. Read more →