Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced Canada's consideration of capping international students, citing their impact on housing shortages and job markets. This potential policy shift sparks debate about managing immigration while attracting skilled talent.
Discover Kuwait's latest move to permit part-time work for expatriates in the private sector, aimed at optimizing the existing workforce and rebalancing the demographic landscape. Explore the conditions, implications, and additional measures, including the embrace of remote work.
Millions of Muslim pilgrims worldwide can now embark on the sacred journey to Mecca for Hajj 2024. Registration is open through the Nusuk Hajj app, offering a seamless experience with a variety of Hajj packages and essential information.
Planning a European adventure in 2024? Be prepared for new and increased tourist taxes in popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam, Venice, and more.
Thailand’s nightlife is about to get even more vibrant with the recent extension of operating hours for nightclubs and entertainment venues. This move is aimed at boosting tourism and revitalizing the economy.
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in the UAE has released a new guide for the criteria for determining non-residents subject to corporate tax in the country. The guide provides clarification on the corporate tax law, which came into effect on June 1, 2023.
Thailand has launched three new measures to make it easier for tourists to visit: a temporary suspension of the TM6 form at the Sadao Immigration Checkpoint, a temporary extension of the tourist visa exemption to a 90-day stay for Russian tourists, and a temporary tourist visa exemption for Indian and Taiwanese tourists.
El Salvador has imposed a new $1,000 fee on travelers from Africa and India in an apparent attempt to curb migration to the United States. The fee, which took effect on October 23, 2023, applies to all travelers with passports from the affected countries, regardless of their citizenship or residency status.
The Sikkim government has announced that it has resumed issuing permits to tourists for visiting Nathula Pass and Tsomgo Lake, two of the state's most popular tourist destinations. The decision was taken after a review of the situation in the wake of the recent flash floods that affected parts of the state.
The UAE has implemented a new regulation that requires all passengers travelling into or out of the country with more than Dh60,000 in cash, gold, jewellery, diamonds and other valuables to declare it to the customs officers. This regulation applies to all residents and visitors entering and exiting the country through airports, ports and land borders.
