Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia introduces seasonal licensing system for pilgrim accommodations

Saudi Arabia has launched a seasonal licensing system for Hajj 2026 accommodations in Makkah and Madinah. Property owners ...

New Visa Rules For Umrah 2025: You Now Need THESE Two Bookings To Get Saudi Visa For Mecca & Medina

From now on, Umrah visas will only be approved if travellers can provide proof of confirmed hotel bookings and arranged ...

Saudi Arabia to allow all visa holders to perform Umrah; move aligns with Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia now allows Muslims with any valid visa type to perform Umrah, expanding access under Vision 2030. This move simplifies pilgrimage procedures and supports religious tourism. Alongside, the ...
Tempo.co English

Indonesia's Counterterrorism Unit Nabs Four Suspected ISIS-Affiliated Terrorists

Indonesia's counterterrorism unit, Densus 88, has arrested four suspected terrorists in separate operations across West ...
Condé Nast Traveller Middle East

This Islamic cruise to Saudi Arabia's holy cities marks a return to the days of pilgrimage by sea

The two-week Aroya voyage will sail from Malaysia's Port Klang to Saudi Arabia via Indonesia, the Maldives and Oman ...
The Nation Newspaper

NAHCON chairman departs for Saudi to finalise 2026 Hajj agreements

Ahead of the 2026 Hajj operation, the chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, on Monday, led a delegation to conclude service agreements with the ...

Saudi Arabia opens Umrah to all Visa holders in major pilgrimage reform

Saudi Arabia has reformed its Umrah policy, now allowing all valid visa holders to perform the pilgrimage, aligning with ...
USA Today

No tax on tips for who? These workers and tips will qualify

Federal agencies are working to make President Donald Trump’s “no tax on tips” campaign promise a reality for eligible filers starting with their 2025 income, issuing new guidance Sept. 19 spelling ...
USA Today

What jobs are eligible for 'no tax on tips' in 2025? Preliminary list might surprise you

Some 'no tax on tips' occupations might surprise you: Podcasters, social media influencers, plumbers and house painters. The new, special tax break on tips is retroactive and applies to eligible tip ...
ABC News

Who qualifies for 'no tax on tips' and what counts as a tip? Here are the new rules

The Treasury Department is moving closer to implementing President Trump's "no tax on tips" promise WASHINGTON -- The Treasury Department is moving closer to making President Donald Trump's “ no tax ...
Investopedia

These Are The 68 Jobs That Qualify For No Tax on Tips

The IRS has outlined 68 jobs that will be eligible for the new "no tax on tips" deduction. The new deduction, established by the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' will allow tipped workers to deduct the tips ...
Game Rant

Tips & Tricks for Dying Light: The Beast

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