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Riyadh Under Fire: Houthi Missile Strike and Aramco Blaze Spark Chaos

Indian Seafarers Narrowly Escape Tanker Attacks Near Hormuz

Kuwait’s Massive Teacher Shake-up: 7,000 Expat Educators Terminated

Kuwait Fires 7,019 Expat Teachers in Massive Plan

Kuwait cuts 7019 expat teaching jobs in a massive workforce reduction plan to remove surplus positions.

Indian Seafarers Safe After Tanker Attacks Near Strait of Hormuz

Indian seafarers survive tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz as the government monitors 153 citizens in the region.

Amazing News: Qatar Hajj 2027 Registration Open For Residents

Qatar opens Hajj 2027 registration for residents. Apply by October 20 on the official portal.

Qatar Updates Wage Protection System With Strict New 7-Day Salary Deadline

Qatar updates its Wage Protection System with a strict new 7-day salary disbursement deadline for all expatriate workers.

Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque New Paid Entry Policy Explained

Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque now charges entry fees for sightseeing visitors to manage crowds and support maintenance.

UAE Shuts Down 200 Social Media Accounts For Illegal Domestic Worker Hiring

The UAE Ministry shut down 200 social media accounts illegally advertising domestic workers, warning sponsors of heavy fines up to Dh10 million.

Urgent Alert: Two More Indian-Crewed Tankers Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz

Two Indian-crewed tankers were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz and Oman, while the search for a missing Bihar seafarer continues.

Indian Missions In Gulf Launch Seva Pakhwada With Fitness And Cleaning Drives

Indian missions across the Gulf have launched Seva Pakhwada drives with runs, cleaning events, and tree plantings.

Urgent Alert: Two Tankers with Indian Crews Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz

Two foreign tankers carrying Indian crew members were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on September 18, 2026.

Abu Dhabi E311 Speed Limit Cut To 100 km/h: Avoid Fines Now!

Abu Dhabi reduces the E311 speed limit to 100 km/h starting September 14, 2026, with zero grace buffer and immediate radar fines.

Massive Explosions Rock Riyadh as Aramco Fuel Tank Catches Fire

Explosions and an Aramco fuel tank fire near Riyadh Airport cause major travel disruptions amid regional escalation.

Dubai Police Alert: Traffic Delays Reported on Oud Metha Street

Dubai Police report traffic delays on Oud Metha Street following a road accident. Drivers are advised to use alternative routes.

Kuwait Banks Tighten Expat Loans After Teacher Layoffs

Kuwaiti banks tighten loan rules for expats following the Ministry of Education's decision to terminate 7,019 expatriate teachers.

Urgent Help: MEA Works to Free Trapped Indian Truck Driver in Saudi Arabia

India is working to help an Indian truck driver stranded in Saudi Arabia for eight years due to his employer's unpaid fine.

Massive Flight Delays Hit Riyadh Airport After Smoke and Fire

Flights are disrupted at Riyadh airport following smoke and fire. Passengers must check their status and follow official updates.

Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque New Entry Fees Explained

Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque introduces new entry fees for residents and tourists effective September 19, 2026.

Two Tankers with Indian Crews Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz Leaving 153 Stranded

Two oil tankers carrying Indian crew members were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, leaving 153 Indian seafarers stranded in the region.

Massive Smoke and Blasts Hit Riyadh Airport After Houthi Aerial Threat

Residents in Riyadh reported explosions and heavy smoke at King Khalid International Airport following an aerial threat.

Amazing Air India And flydubai Deal Makes Dubai Travel Easy

Air India and flydubai launched an interline partnership for seamless travel and baggage transfer via Dubai to over 80 destinations.

Avoid School Deposit Losses: Discover UAE Rules Across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah

Learn how UAE school re-registration deposit and refund rules vary across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah to protect your money.

Massive Explosions Rock Riyadh As Smoke Rises Over Airport

Explosions and security alerts hit Riyadh as smoke rises over King Khalid International Airport following a hostile aerial threat.