Salalah is a city in southern Oman that has become increasingly popular as both a tourist destination and a freehold property market for foreign investors. Set apart from the rest of Oman by its unique subtropical climate — average temperatures of 25 to 30°C year-round, and a genuinely lush, green landscape during the annual Khareef monsoon season from June to September — Salalah offers a...
Muscat is widely regarded as a promising investment destination in the Gulf — the capital and largest city of Oman, and the country’s undisputed commercial, financial and administrative centre. With a well-developed infrastructure, a genuinely diverse resident population spanning Omani nationals and a substantial expatriate community, and a growing roster of historical and cultural attractions (see...
Omans path towards change and openness has spent the past decade quietly executing one of the Gulfs most consequential economic transformations, moving from a relatively closed, oil-dependent economy toward a deliberately diversified model built around tourism, logistics, green energy, and — increasingly relevant for international investors — a genuinely open freehold real estate market. For anyone...
Cyprus apartment prices by district and per square metre as of 5 November 2026: Central Bank, CYSTAT, Eurostat, RICS/KPMG, Land Registry and Landbank data, with the arithmetic shown.
On February 29, the Parliament of the Republic of Cyprus approved a bill to create a Ministry of Migration. This decision was called "historical for the country" by the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Konstantinos Ioannou, who is currently in charge of the Migration Department and the Refugee Service. Currently, a significant part of the issues that will be transferred to the jurisdiction of...
The TRNC Post Office has released an updated list of items and products that are prohibited from being sent in parcels arriving in Northern Cyprus. The list includes medications, precious metals, and certain financial documents. "Based on our previous experience, it is very important that our citizens are aware of the list of items that cannot be transported. This is important for both the health of the...
Jebel Akhdar as of 4 November 2026: access and checkpoint rule, Saiq climate against Muscat, Salalah and Nizwa, NCSI visitor and hotel figures, the plateau hotels, Al Jabal Al Aali, and ownership and residency rules.
How the North Cyprus residency program works in law as of 5 November 2026: tourist visas, short-term, family, student, work and permanent permits, with conditions, official TL fees, renewal deadlines and worked cost examples.
Airbnb Cyprus rules as of 5 November 2026: Law 34(I)/2019 registration, the €222 fee, penalties up to €5,000, EU Regulation 2024/1028, 2026 tax bands, VAT, and North Cyprus Law 54/2025.
On February 21, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Cyprus approved seven measures to support the population and businesses in the fight against inflation. 60 million euros will be allocated from the state budget for this purpose. President of the Republic Nicos Christodoulides announced the decisions in a televised address to the nation. The measures include: Extension of the...
