Author: Zahengan

Here is all you need to know about a minor working in the country Question: My son is a minor and his UAE visa is under my sponsorship. Can he take up work during the summer holidays? What are the legalities involved when it comes to work permits and other documents? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that your minor son intends to take up employment during his summer vacation with a mainland employer based in the UAE. Therefore, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations, Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of…

Brussels, Frankfurt (16/6 – 33) The European Union declared late last year that it intended to investigate how Russia acquired so-called “kamikaze drones” from the Islamic Republic of Iran, for battlefield deployment. While the production of these game-changing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) was not reported until after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, numerous media claim the Russian military is deploying Iranian-made Geran-2 drones on the battlefield. This was confirmed through analysis of fragments from Russian Geran-2 drones shot down by Ukrainian forces; experts conclude that these UAVs are identical to the Shahed-136 kamikaze drones produced by Iran. While the West…

KUWAIT – The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Tuesday that 75 flights will operate to carry 9,000 pilgrims to Hajj. In a statement to KUNA, Deputy Director General for Planning and Projects Affairs Saad Al-Otaibi, affirmed that DGCA’s preparations for Hajj season originates in cooperation with several governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and the General Administration of Customs. He noted that the first flight of the season will take off on Friday, June 23. Al-Otaibi praised all participating parties involved in the operation for this season, hoping for…

Brandon King smashed a run-a-ball 112 as the West Indies gave themselves a confidence boost ahead of the World Cup qualifier by thrashing the United Arab Emirates in the first one-day international on Sunday. The tourists bowled out the UAE for 202 and then chased down the target with 14.4 overs to spare to secure a seven-wicket win. The West Indies are preparing for the World Cup qualifying event in Zimbabwe which starts on June 18 and also features the UAE. The two-time world champions have never failed to reach the global showpiece, but only two of the 10 teams…

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry is heading to Ankara to attend the inauguration of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday, representing Egypt on behalf of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi. “The visit is a reflection of the progress in Egyptian-Turkish relations in recent times, as both countries have demonstrated a keenness for fully restoring their bilateral relations to a normal state,” Shoukry said in a statement. Following Erdoğan’s re-election last week, El-Sisi and Erdoğan swiftly decided to upgrade diplomatic relations between the two countries, including the exchange of ambassadors. During a phone call, the two presidents emphasized their shared intention to strengthen ties…

Women in Kuwait were granted their political rights in 2005, but since then they have been struggling politically, due to several reasons. In recent years, women’s representation in the National Assembly has become much weaker than before. Head of Women’s Cultural and Social Society Lulwa Al-Mulla told Kuwait Times that the one-vote electoral system and political funds are the main reasons preventing women from being empowered in the Assembly. Mulla said during a meeting to support Kuwaiti women candidates that political money is distorting and hindering the democratic process in Kuwait, which is resulting in political instability in the country.…

A $3 billion project to build a railway link between the UAE and Oman will create job opportunities and bolster ties between the Gulf neighbours, officials have said. Oman and Etihad Rail Company, a joint venture between Oman Rail and Etihad Rail, is overseeing the large-scale transport scheme. Trains that can reach speeds of 200kph will connect Abu Dhabi with Sohar to the north of Muscat. An agreement was signed last month with Mubadala, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor, for the development of the 303km route. The board of directors of Oman-Etihad Rail Company underlined the significance of the ambitious plans during their…

Attempts to get governments to agree to “phase out” fossil fuels were unsuccesful at Cop26 and Cop27 and that battle is likely to be re-fought at Cop28 A key minister from the country hosting the next Cop climate talks has called for the “phase out” of oil and gas. Governments failed to agree on this wording at previous climate talks and this phrase is likely to divide nations at the Cop28 summit in Dubai in November. The UAE’s environment minister Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri told the Munich Security Conference: “We need the oil and gas sector to be with us.…

RIYADH: In a move to boost the water supply to wider parts of the country, Saudi Arabia has unveiled 27 development projects worth SR4 billion ($1.07 billion) in the Asir region that will serve about 160,000 new beneficiaries. Inaugurated by Asir Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz, the projects are aimed at developing the drinking water system, securing the supply, and expanding the availability of services in the region. The schemes will also enable water and environmental sustainability in the Asir region in accordance with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. During the inauguration, the governor recognized the efforts of Abdul Rahman Al-Fadhli,…

BRUSSELS: Secretary-General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg has expressed his gratitude for Kuwait in its role in helping to maintain security and stability in the region. During a ceremony in which Kuwaiti Ambassador Nawaf Al-Enezi presented his credentials as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Kuwait to NATO, Stoltenberg expressed appreciation for the support his country provides to the alliance. The Kuwait News Agency reported on Tuesday that the NATO chief recalled the efforts of Kuwait in hosting and operating the alliance’s regional center for the countries of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative. Al-Enezi conveyed the greetings of the political leadership in Kuwait,…