International

Web Desk — Canadian Authorities are considering the option to reduce the number of student visas in order to control the rising cost of housing in the country. Housing Minister Sean Fraser has confirmed the development saying the Canadian government is under pressure due to the rising cost of housing and an option to reduce the number of Canadia Student …

Web Desk — Billions of teens and young people around the world are at risk of hearing loss due to excessive use of headphones and earbuds, experts have warned. ENT specialists say the headphones or earphones can harm hearing and result in ear damage. According to doctors, hear-loss is commonly seen in people above the age of 60 but the …

Web Desk — To help avert hacking attempts, WhatsApp users will soon get another security feature in the coming months. The new feature is already under the testing process for beta users only, which means the public opening is not very far. Generally, you have to authenticate the number via an OTP on the registered mobile number if you sign …

Web Desk — In order to boost tourism, the Vietnam government has introduced an e-visa facility for all foreign arrivals. Starting from August 15, the Vietnamese e-visa facility is available at 52 designated ports of entry under the fresh rules. Earlier, Vietnam was issuing 30-day single-entry electronic visas to citizens from 80 specific countries but now the facility is open …

Web Desk — In case you have lost your Emirates ID, or suspect it has been stolen or damaged, you can easily apply for a new one to replace it on your phone, within minutes. UAE residents, as long as they have an active residency file, can apply for the ‘Replace Emirates ID for Residents’ service through the ‘UAEICP’ app. …

Web Desk — In order to assist and guide pilgrims and Umrah performers, the General Presidency of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has unveiled an innovative initiative harnessing artificial intelligence: a “guidance robot”. The guidance robot facilitates fatwa operations, offering guidance on how to perform rituals and provide fatwas. One of its prominent features is the ability to …

Web Desk — If you are a Dubai resident and thinking of inviting friends or family members to Dubai, you will have to apply for a 3-month single, or multiple-entry visa through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs of Dubai (GDRFA -Dubai). According to GDRFA, the Dubai visit visa for family and friends can be issued for a …

Web Desk — Immigration to South Korea would become easier with proficiency in the Korean language. The point-based system for Korean Immigration would prefer those with command over the language. Fluency in Korean launguage will play an important role for the issuance of E-7-4 visas, granting permanent stay in Korea with an initial three-year period and unlimited renewals to the …

Web Desk — Those who are trying to get a ‘Greece Golden Visa’ should be informed that its cost has been doubled as the government is making some changes to the Greece Golden Visa policy. The changes announced earlier have come into effect and the cost of a Golden Visa for Greece has doubled from €250,000 to €500,000 in the …

Web Desk — China has lifted a ban on group tours to multiple countries including Japan, the UK, the US, Australia, South Korea, and Japan. Travel experts hope the move could see a large number of Chinese tourists visiting their favorite destinations around the world as Covid-related restrictions are finally over. Months after the government dropped its containment measures last …