Gulf & World
UAE Ministry Schools Stop Accepting WhatsApp Sick Notes for Students
UAE ministry curriculum schools no longer accept student sick notes on WhatsApp, requiring a new electronic form instead.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Archive
Arab Times UAE
Gulf & World
Urgent Gulf Security Alert: Iran Seizes Oil Tanker and Tensions Rise Rapidly
Iran seizes a Togo-flagged tanker and tensions escalate across the Gulf as oil prices fluctuate and international forces respond.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
Kuwaiti Banks Apply Grey List For Expat Loans Based On Kuwaitization Risks
Kuwaiti banks now use an informal grey list for expat loans based on Kuwaitization risks and employer stability.
19 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Amazing Dubai Job Alert: LIFE Pharmacy Walk-In Interviews for Riders!
LIFE Pharmacy is holding walk-in interviews for delivery bike riders in Dubai on September 20, 2026. Learn about requirements and labor laws.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
India Condemns Houthi Strikes As Gulf Worker Safety Concerns Rise
India condemns Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia as safety concerns rise for millions of Indian expatriates living and working across the Gulf region.
19 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
Kuwait Suspends 11 Money Exchange Firms Over Rule Failures
Kuwait temporarily suspends 11 money exchange firms over anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing compliance failures.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Urgent Alert: Two Ships With Indian Crews Attacked Near Hormuz
Two ships carrying Indian crew members were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, leaving 153 seafarers trapped.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Riyadh Issues First Air-Raid Alert as Houthi Conflict Escalates
Riyadh issues its first air-raid alert and experiences explosions as the Houthi conflict escalates in Saudi Arabia.
19 September 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Travel & Airlines
Amazing Surge: Kerala Sees Huge Jump In Gulf Visitors With Oman Taking Third Spot
Kerala reports a massive surge in visitors from Gulf countries, with Oman becoming its third-largest foreign tourism market in 2025.
19 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Travel & Airlines
Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Announces Entry Fees From September 2026
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi introduces new entry fees starting September 1, 2026, with free access for specific groups.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
IRGC Detains Togo-Flagged Tanker Trend in Strait of Hormuz After Strike
The IRGC detained the Togo-flagged tanker Trend in the Strait of Hormuz following a reported projectile strike and fire.
19 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia Issues Emergency Air-Raid Alerts in Riyadh and Al-Kharj
Saudi Arabia issued emergency air-raid alerts in Riyadh and Al-Kharj on September 19, 2026, before declaring an all-clear.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Travel & Airlines
SpiceJet Dubai Flights Cancelled and Delayed: Check Full List Now
SpiceJet flights between India and Dubai face major cancellations and 15-hour delays on September 19, 2026. Check your flight status now.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Saudi Jawazat Issues Over 22000 Penalties for Residency Violations
Saudi Jawazat issues over 22,000 penalties for residency and labor violations in one month.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Dubai Enforces Strict New 3.7-Meter Sleeping Space Rule for Labor Camps!
Dubai Municipality enforces strict new labor camp rules requiring a 3.7 square meter sleeping space per worker and banning shared beds.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Dubai Issues New Housing Rules Giving 3.7 Square Meters to Every Laborer
Dubai Municipality mandates at least 3.7 square meters of personal sleeping space for every laborer under new housing standards.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Two Tankers with Indian Crews Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz
Two tankers with Indian crew members were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to maritime reports.
18 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Tragic Drone Debris Kills Resident in Saudi Arabia Amid Red Sea Conflict
A Houthi drone debris kills a Yemeni resident in Taif and wounds two others as the Red Sea conflict and regional tensions escalate.
18 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Tamil Fishermen Killed by Pirates in Saudi Waters Finally Brought Home
Bodies of two Tamil fishermen killed by pirates in Saudi waters have arrived home in Tamil Nadu after thirty-eight days.
18 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Air Defence Destroys Houthi Drone South of Mecca as Regional Conflict Grows
Saudi forces intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca as border conflict escalates with rising casualties and regional tensions.
18 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Urgent Alert: Iran Strikes Oil Tanker as Deadly Drone Debris Hits Saudi Arabia
Iran strikes an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz while Houthi drone debris causes a fatality and injuries in Saudi Arabia.
18 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
14 Indians Safe After Tanker Attack Near Hormuz
Fourteen Indian crew members are safe after a tanker attack near the Strait of Hormuz, while 153 seafarers remain in the danger zone.
18 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Dubai Municipality Launches Major New Housing Rules for Workers
Dubai Municipality announces new housing standards requiring more sleeping space and better facilities for workers.
18 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
US Approves Massive $24 Billion F-35 Fighter Jet Sale to Saudi Arabia
The US has officially proposed a $24.3 billion sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid rising regional tensions.
18 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh