UAE news for expats — visa and residency rules, jobs and salaries, traffic fines, banking, air travel and the Gulf stories that affect daily life in the Emirates.
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has issued urgent safety and travel advice for Indian expats following drone and missile attacks in Saudi Arabia.
44-year-old Jibu George passed away following a sudden heart attack in Bahrain, highlighting health risks for Indian expats in the Gulf.
Bahrain becomes the second GCC nation to approve oral Wegovy pills, offering a convenient alternative to injections for obesity management.
RAKEZ and RAKBANK introduce a 60-minute business account opening service for UAE entrepreneurs with zero fees and cashback offers.
Missile attacks, drone strikes, and flight suspensions are putting Indian expatriates in the Gulf at risk. Read the latest safety and travel updates.
Kuwait's IRU announces mandatory digital vehicle insurance via the Beema platform starting October 25, 2026, ending all paper-based policies.
Bahrain's LMRA introduces new rules allowing foreign workers to take 90-day temporary assignments with different employers.
Bahraini expatriates will transition from Salmaniya Medical Complex to private providers starting November 1 under a new mandatory insurance scheme.
MEA confirms six Indian deaths and one missing sailor as regional tensions rise. Repatriation and flight suspensions are currently underway.
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles and UAVs while a military helicopter crash kills two officers, causing major airline flight suspensions.
Missile and drone attacks in Saudi Arabia and Oman are causing casualties and flight disruptions for millions of Indian expatriates.
Sharjah RTA has introduced three new bus routes to provide direct connectivity to the Al Dhaid Etihad Rail station, improving access to the rail network.