“Yalla,” “Habibi,” “Inshallah” and more: The hilarious Arabic mistakes almost every Indian expat makes in the gulf

Indian expats in the Gulf seamlessly integrate Arabic words like ‘yalla’ and ‘habibi’ into their daily conversations, reflecting deep cultural fusion. Centuries of trade, cultural exchange, and migration have shaped this linguistic bond, with common words like ‘waqt’ and ‘sahi’ bridging dialects and highlighting a shared vocabulary.

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EPFO allows 100% PF withdrawal: Digital services simplified; what it means for your savings

EPFO has significantly liberalized partial withdrawal rules, allowing subscribers up to 100% of their EPF balance for essential needs, housing, and special circumstances. Minimum service for withdrawals is now 12 months. The organization also introduced a scheme to reduce litigation and a digital transformation plan for faster, automated services, enhancing ease of living for millions.

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Israel-Gaza Peace Summit: Jewish holiday or diplomatic resistance? Here’s why Netanyahu is skipping the meet

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled his attendance at a Gaza peace summit in Egypt due to objections from Turkish President Erdoğan and Iraq. While Netanyahu’s office cited a Jewish holiday, diplomatic sources indicated Erdoğan’s intervention prompted the withdrawal. The summit, co-chaired by Trump and Sisi, aims to solidify a Gaza ceasefire and facilitate humanitarian…

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