Gulf & World
Al Ansab Road Closure: 5-Day Traffic Alert for Muscat Commuters
A partial road closure near Al Ansab bridge starts today for five days. Expect delays on routes between Bausher and Seeb.
4 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
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Arab Times UAE
Gulf & World
Sohar Hospital Street to Get Dual Carriageway Upgrade in 2027
North Al Batinah Municipality plans to upgrade Sohar's Western Hospital Street to a dual carriageway to ease traffic and improve emergency access.
4 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Salmiya Restaurant Raid: 114kg of Adulterated Food Destroyed
A major raid on a Salmiya restaurant uncovered 114kg of adulterated food and 18 health violations, including operating after a closure order.
4 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Five Indians Rescued After Tanker Hit in Strait of Hormuz
Five Indian nationals were rescued after the MT Kazimah III tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
3 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
4 Indian Nurses, Saudi Driver Killed in Tragic Saudi Crash
Four Indian nurses and their Saudi driver died in a fatal highway collision in Makkah province, Saudi Arabia, during a shopping trip.
3 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Bahrain Coast Guard Inspects Sa'ada Waterfront and Bahrain Bay
Bahrain Coast Guard conducted maritime inspections at Sa'ada Waterfront and Bahrain Bay to check boat licenses and expat worker legality.
3 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
UAE Classifies Flydubai Mid-Air Attack as Terror Incident
UAE Prosecutor General labels flydubai flight FZ1073 incident a terrorist attack after a co-pilot's violent attempt to hijack the plane.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Smoke Seen Over Saudi Aramco Facility Amid Houthi Attacks
A massive plume of smoke was spotted over an Aramco facility near Riyadh amid rising regional tensions and Houthi missile activity.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Dubai Crown Prince Visits Heroic Indian Pilot After Mid-Air Terror Attempt
Sheikh Hamdan visited Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who thwarted a mid-air terror attack on a flydubai flight.
3 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Bhavans Middle East Founder N.K. Ramachandran Menon Dies at 78
N.K. Ramachandran Menon, the visionary founder of the Bhavans Middle East school network, has passed away in Kerala at the age of 78.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Saves Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight
Captain Smit Machchhar thwarted a co-pilot's violent attempt to seize a flydubai aircraft, preventing a mid-air tragedy.
3 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
UAE Labels flydubai Cockpit Assault a Terrorist Act
UAE authorities have classified the attempted flydubai hijacking as a terrorist act following a violent cockpit assault and emergency diversion.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Qatar Completes Al Sailiya Central Market Inspection
Qatar's MOCI has inspected Al Sailiya Central Market to ensure readiness for the upcoming local agricultural season and food supply stability.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
5 Indian Seafarers Rescued After Tanker Hit in Strait of Hormuz
Five Indian crew members were rescued in Oman after their Kuwaiti-flagged tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
3 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Ajman Launches Pilot Rules for Bachelor and Shared Housing
Ajman Municipality starts a pilot program to regulate bachelor and shared housing in five districts to improve safety and occupancy standards.
3 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
New 4,300sqm Park Unveiled at Al Ain's Iconic Clock Roundabout
Al Ain City Municipality unveils a massive new green park featuring cycling paths and walking trails at the iconic Clock Roundabout.
3 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Flydubai Pilot Attack: 180 Lives Saved in Mid-Air Struggle
A flydubai flight narrowly escaped disaster after a first officer attacked the captain mid-air. 180 people were on board during the terrifying incident.
3 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
RAK Police Safety Briefing for Ceramic Company Contractors
Ras Al Khaimah Police held an awareness session for ceramic company contractors on workplace safety and preventing cybercrime.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Five Indian Sailors Rescued After Tanker Hit in Strait of Hormuz
Five Indian crew members were safely evacuated to Oman after the Kuwaiti tanker MT Kazimah III was struck in the Strait of Hormuz.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Indian Crew Rescued in Strait of Hormuz Strike
Five Indian crew members were rescued from a Kuwaiti oil tanker after a projectile strike caused a fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
3 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Muscat to Transform Al Salam Street with New Tunnels
Muscat Municipality signs an agreement to build tunnels and ramps on Al Salam Street to ease traffic in Al Seeb.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Visionary Educator and Nine Gulf Schools Founder Dies at 78
Visionary educator and founder of Nine Gulf Schools, NK Ramachandran Menon, passes away at 78, leaving a massive educational legacy in the UAE and Gulf.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Traffic & Fines
Dubai Implements New Heavy Truck Peak-Hour Restrictions
Dubai introduces new peak-hour movement restrictions for heavy trucks. Learn about banned routes, times, and how to apply for permits.
3 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Iran Bans School Fees for Foreign Students in Public Schools
Iran has declared registration fees for foreign students in public schools illegal, ensuring free access for hundreds of thousands of children.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh