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Kuwait Mandates Construction Waste Removal Within 7 Days
Kuwait Municipality mandates that construction debris must be removed within 3 to 7 days to avoid fines of up to 500 KWD.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
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Indian Pilot Thwarts Mid-Air Hijack on flydubai Flight
Captain Smit Machchhar heroically defended his flydubai aircraft from a co-pilot's attack during a terrifying mid-air descent over Saudi Arabia.
2 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Gulf Security Crisis: Hormuz Tanker Strike and Medina Attack
Regional tensions surge after tanker strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and a drone attack on a power station near Medina.
2 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Karnataka Men Serving Life in UAE After Alleged Job Scam
Two Karnataka men are serving life sentences in the UAE after allegedly being tricked into drug trafficking through a recruitment scam.
2 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Bahrain mandates local health insurance for dependent visas
Bahrain's LMRA now requires local health insurance for all new family visa and dependent residency applications. Learn how this affects your family.
2 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
US Deploys 9,000 Troops and Third Carrier to Gulf
The US is reinforcing its presence in the Gulf with 9,000 troops and three aircraft carriers following maritime attacks and regional instability.
2 October 2026 · 5 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kerala Technician Wins Dh655,341 After Ajman Crash
A Kerala technician receives Dh655,341 in compensation after losing a leg in an Ajman accident, but his legal team is fighting for more.
2 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Missile Intercepts in Saudi Arabia and Massive US Naval Buildup
Missile interceptions in Saudi Arabia and a massive US naval buildup signal escalating tensions in the Gulf as the US-Iran conflict intensifies.
2 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Muscat to Review Worker Camp Rules in Residential Areas
Muscat Municipal Council is reviewing worker camp regulations in residential zones to address noise and traffic concerns in Seeb, Bausher, and more.
2 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
UAE Court Awards Expat Dh655k After Tragic Leg Amputation
A Dubai court has awarded Dh655,341 to a Malayali expat following a vehicle accident in Ajman that led to his leg amputation.
2 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
ISB Riffa Campus Launches Free Real-Time Bus Tracking
Parents at the Indian School Bahrain Riffa campus can now monitor school bus locations live via the DC Parent App for free.
2 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Houthi Missiles Hit Saudi Arabia as Trump Warns Iran
Houthi missile debris hits Saudi Arabia as Trump threatens Iran following a flydubai cockpit assault.
2 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Indian Pilot Airlifted to Abu Dhabi After Cockpit Assault
Captain Smit Machchhar is recovering in Abu Dhabi after a violent cockpit assault on a flydubai flight. UAE authorities are investigating.
2 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Muscat Launches 'Aathar' Campaign: Steep Fines for Abandoned Vehicles
Muscat Municipality launches the Aathar campaign to remove abandoned vehicles, imposing fines up to 1,000 Omani Rials and potential auctions.
2 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Cardiff Indian School Launches in Al Khor, Qatar
Cardiff Indian School has launched in Al Khor, Qatar, offering a full CBSE curriculum from K-12 to serve the local Indian community.
2 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kuwait Launches 'Ballegh' Feature on Sahel App for Complaints
Kuwait residents can now report issues to eight government agencies using the new Ballegh feature on the Sahel app.
2 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Jeddah Mandates Hejazi Style for New Buildings and Facades
Jeddah Mayoralty mandates Hejazi Coastal Architecture for new buildings and renovations. Learn about the new design rules and penalties.
2 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Indian Pilot Saves 174 Passengers After Mid-Air Attack
Captain Smit Machchhar heroically diverted a Flydubai flight to Saudi Arabia after being stabbed by his co-pilot during a mid-air attack.
2 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Qatar Warns Expats: Heavy Fines for Illegal Businesses and Phone Use
Expats in Qatar face significant fines for unlicensed home businesses, using mobile phones while driving, and littering in public areas.
2 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Trump Issues Iran Ultimatum as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise
Donald Trump threatens military action against Iran as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil and UAE fuel prices.
1 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Bahrain Makes Golden Residency Work Permit Renewal Instant
Bahrain's LMRA has digitized Golden Residency work permit renewals, making the process instant and reducing required documentation by 50 percent.
1 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Abu Dhabi Extends Occupancy Certificate Deadline for Old Buildings
Abu Dhabi DMT extends the occupancy certificate deadline for buildings over 30 years old to Nov 2026. Learn about potential fines and tenant impacts.
1 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Flydubai Pilot Survives Cockpit Attack as Jet Plunges 14,000 Feet
A Flydubai flight narrowly avoided disaster after a cockpit attack caused the plane to plunge 14,000 feet. Read how the pilot saved 174 lives.
1 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Sharjah Launches Crackdown on Illegal Residential Housing
Sharjah establishes a new committee to inspect and penalize unauthorized residential housing, including illegal partitions and bed-spaces.
1 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh