The Hajj 1443 AH (2022 AD)
Summary: the Hajj, supposedly the journey of a lifetime, is proving once again to be unforgettable for all the wrong reasons.
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UAE diplomats accused in international gold smuggling syndicate
Summary: the UAE is a key hub for gold trading linked to money laundering, organised crime and terrorist financing. The authorities have promised to clean up their act but a court case in India suggests there is still a long way to go.
UAE diplomats accused in international gold smuggling syndicate
Summary: the UAE is a key hub for gold trading linked to money laundering, organised crime and terrorist financing. The authorities have promised to clean up their act but a court case in India suggests there is still a long way to go.
Kuwait moves on migrants
Summary: As Kuwait’s new emir settles into place one policy that is unlikely to change is the effort to drastically reduce migrant numbers.
The Gulf: migrant workers heading for home
Summary: migrant workers in the Gulf are trying to get home to escape Covid-19 and destitution.