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No Hajj Without Permit, Saudi Arabia, Pilgrims, Hajj Pilgrims

No Hajj Without Permit New Law By Saudi Authorities

No Hajj without permit. This clear message from Saudi authorities underscores the strict regulations governing the annual pilgrimage to Makkah, essential for managing the safety of millions of pilgrims during Hajj 1447 AH (2026). Hajj security forces recently arrested three residents, one visitor (expatriate), and one Saudi citizen for violating these rules. In one incident, […]

The UAE, Dubai downfall, Iran, War, Israel

Dubai downfall triggered by the escalation of hostilities with Iran

Dubai, long hailed as the glittering jewel of the Middle East and a global hub for luxury, commerce, and connectivity, is confronting an unprecedented economic downturn triggered by the escalation of hostilities between the US, Israel, and Iran. The conflict has delivered a devastating blow to the emirate’s hospitality and aviation sectors, which form the […]

UAE joins USA, Strait of Malacca, Hormuz, Iran, Singapore

Concerns raised for Strait of Malacca due to disruptions in Strait of Hormuz

Disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns in another critical maritime corridor. The Strait of Malacca will be top of the agenda at this week’s ASEAN summit. Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports from Singapore. Singapore, May 2026: The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, where military tensions between Iran, the […]

UAE, deportations, Asia, Iran

UAE Mass Deportations Target Thousands

UAE mass deportations target thousands of Asian workers, seize their life savings. Recent reports have highlighted a significant wave of deportations from the United Arab Emirates affecting South Asian nationals, particularly those from the Shia Muslim community. According to an investigative piece by New Lines Magazine, UAE authorities have detained and deported approximately 15,000 Pakistanis, […]

The Strait of Hormuz, Iran, US, War, Business

The Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s Declaration of Inevitable Confrontation

In the escalating tensions of 2026, Iran has issued a stark warning that underscores the volatile geopolitics of the Persian Gulf. The statement: “The necessity of keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and preventing U.S. destroyers from passing through it has made conflict between Iran and the United States inevitable. The main confrontation will be […]