Saudi Arabia Issues 9 Rules for Females Pilgrims Visiting Holy Mosques
The guidelines were presented through an infographic shared on the Authority’s official account on X, the platform previously known as Twitter. Female pilgrims are encouraged to follow specific practices within the prayer areas. These include wearing modest Islamic clothing, cooperating with staff, refraining from sleeping or sitting on the floors, and ensuring proper alignment in […]
Dubai Brings Back Massive Tax on Alcohol Sale
The email stated, “The Dubai Government has informed us that the 30% municipality tax on alcoholic beverage purchases will be reinstated starting January 2025. This applies to all orders invoiced from Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Dubai Municipality requires all necessary systems to be updated to ensure compliance with this fee.” Several restaurateurs confirmed the move, […]
Asset Management Companies’ Funds Cross Rs. 3 Trillion for the First Time
Asset Management Companies (AMCs) in Pakistan continued to attract inflows of funds from individual investors and corporations due to lucrative profit rates in the current financial year, which surged to over Rs. 3 trillion for the first time in Pakistan. Ad powered by advergic.com AMCs previously marked a record touching its assets worth Rs. 2 […]
Kuwait Suddenly Stops E-Visa for 53 Countries
Kuwait has temporarily halted its electronic visa (e-Visa) program for citizens of 53 nations, citing plans to upgrade and enhance the system. This change impacts travelers who previously relied on the online platform to secure entry into the country before their arrival. Ad powered by advergic.com These countries are: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei, […]
Apple’s First In-House 5G Modem Will Debut With Next iPhone SE
In 2025, Apple will release its first in-house modem, codenamed “Sinope,” alongside the next-generation iPhone SE. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the team has been developing this modem for over five years, and they plan to use it in select low-end iPads after its debut. Ad powered by advergic.com The new modem will support sub-6 5G but […]
Russian Hackers Attack Pakistani Servers to Steal Indian and Afghan Secrets
systems. The Russia-linked APT group Turla has orchestrated a covert operation involving the infiltration of command-and-control (C2) servers belonging to the Pakistan-based hacking group Storm-0156. This activity, observed since December 2022, represents Turla’s strategic approach of embedding itself within another actor’s operations to achieve its own goals while complicating attribution. Ad powered by advergic.com By […]
What Just Happened in Syria? Everything You Need to Know
Explore the rapid change in Syria as rebel forces take control of Damascus, marking the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule. Syria has just witnessed a dramatic and swift change as rebel forces took control of the capital, Damascus, after a decade-long civil war. This marked the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule, which spanned […]
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Appoints Khurram Zafar As CEO
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX) has appointed Khurram Zafar as the Chief Executive Officer, who has already taken charge. Ad powered by advergic.com Khurram Zafar joins PMEX with a robust background in business, technology, and capital market leadership in Pakistan, Europe, and the United States. Prior to his appointment at PMEX, Khurram led a Pakistan-focused […]
STARZPLAY and DW Team Up to Launch the Fifth Season of HER: Women in Asia
Like its previous seasons, HER: Season 5 delves into the lives of women from all spheres of Asian societies. How do they mentally withstand the pressure of strict social beauty standards? What ideas do they have for a waste-free life? And what does it mean for women to be “the first”? “With the HER series, […]
PTA Allows Freelancers to Register VPNs With Phone Numbers
To facilitate the legitimate, secure, and uninterrupted operations of virtual private networks (VPNs) by freelancers who don’t have static IP addresses, the facility to register a VPN against a Mobile number has been introduced by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Ad powered by advergic.com ALSO READ Ongoing VPN Restrictions, Unclear Internet Policies Will Cost Pakistan $1 Billion […]