Saifullah Hasan

UAE Correspondent

Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia Unveils Packages on Nusuk App & Portal

March 31, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially opened bookings for Hajj 2025 packages for citizens and residents within the Kingdom. These packages are now available through the Nusuk app and its dedicated online portal.

Expatriates' Eid: Stories of a Nostalgic Celebration in a Distant Land

March 30, 2025

Eid in one’s homeland carries a unique sense of emotion, love, and festivity. The joy of spending time with family and loved ones, performing the Eid prayer together, visiting relatives' homes—all these create an unparalleled experience. However, for expatriates, Eid is somewhat different. The familiar festive atmosphere is absent, and the warmth of loved ones is missing.

UAE Becomes the World's Second Safest Country

March 27, 2025

According to a survey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been ranked as the second safest country in the world in 2025. Data published by the crowd-sourced online database Numbeo indicates that the UAE, home to people from over 200 nationalities, has achieved a safety index score of 84.5.

Over 6,000 Expats Arrested in UAE

February 04, 2025

More than 6,000 expatriates have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for violating visa-related laws after the deadline for the general amnesty for illegal immigrants expired

Babar Falls Ill, Hospitalized in Dubai

January 31, 2025

Former BNP leader and ex-State Minister for Home Affairs, Lutfozzaman Babar, has been hospitalized in Dubai after experiencing severe breathing difficulties while en route to Saudi Arabia for Umrah.

Visa Complications in the UAE to Be Resolved Soon

December 25, 2024

There’s great news for those planning to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Abdullah Hamudi, the UAE ambassador to Bangladesh, has announced that tourist visas will become available starting February.

Dubai to Build 6,500 Kilometers of Pedestrian-Friendly Roads

December 11, 2024

The United Arab Emirates is undertaking a major project to transform Dubai into a pedestrian-friendly city by 2040. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE’s Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved a project to construct and renovate over 6,500 kilometers of pedestrian pathways.

50 thousand Bangladeshis Granted General Amnesty in the UAE

December 05, 2024

From January to December this year, 50,000 Bangladeshis have taken advantage of the general amnesty offered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Those who have not yet availed themselves of this opportunity are being urged to do so.

Letter of Yunus: Thanking the President of UAE

September 04, 2024

The Chief Advisor of the Interim Government Muhammad Yunus thanked the country's President Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for pardoning 57 Bangladeshis convicted in the Federal Court of the United Arab Emirates.