
India Worried As Drone Stopped Near Makkah: Embassy Issues Safety Tips
India expresses concern after a drone is intercepted near Makkah. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh issues safety guidance for residents.
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India expresses concern after a drone is intercepted near Makkah. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh issues safety guidance for residents.

Kuwait issues contract termination notices to 7,019 expatriate teachers through the official Sahel app as the new academic year begins.

The UAE Ministry of Finance announced a new five-year Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk with a minimum investment of Dh1,000 for residents.

Kuwaiti banks are tightening loan access for expats by creating grey lists for jobs at risk of cuts and Kuwaitization.

Emirates denies job cuts and announces recruitment events in Mumbai for Licensed Aircraft Engineers along with a strict job fraud warning.

Saudi air defenses intercepted an unmanned Houthi drone south of Mecca as regional tensions escalate across the Red Sea.

Oman restricts licensed recruitment agencies to a maximum of 10 expatriate workers under a single labour permit.

Capital Catering is holding a walk-in job drive today in Dubai for 27 open roles across culinary and operations departments.

Saudi Arabia intercepted a hostile drone south of Mecca, prompting strong condemnations from the UAE and other Gulf nations.

Saudi Arabia issues 22,894 administrative decisions for residency, labor, and border-security violations during Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 Hijri.

South Asian expats face UAE residence visa cancellations while on leave due to stricter rule enforcement and other factors.

Banks in Kuwait have made personal and housing loans harder for expats to get due to job security concerns and the Kuwaitisation policy.

Ajman Transport Authority stops cash payments for intercity buses and vehicle registration starting September 17, 2026.

Qatar stops visa on arrival for Pakistani citizens as Hayya portal applications stall, affecting thousands of expats.

Oman has officially agreed to recruit 10000 Bangladeshi workers for the agriculture and fisheries sector.

UAE shuts 200 illegal social media accounts promoting domestic worker recruitment without licenses.

Abu Dhabi launches the Gulf region's first blockchain-verified Digital Skills Card for professionals to secure and easily verify credentials.

Saudi air defenses destroyed a Houthi drone near Mecca on Tuesday night as regional conflict and oil transport tensions escalate.

Saudi Arabia intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca as regional conflict escalates.

The UAE Dirham has surged to over ₹26.1 against the Indian Rupee, giving Indian expats stronger remittance value for their money.

Etihad Rail will open its first passenger terminal in Dubai at Al Yalayis on September 30, 2026, offering a 57-minute train link to Abu Dhabi.

Qatar hosts its first workshop on the National Referral System to protect migrant workers and combat human trafficking.

Saudi Arabia intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca as regional tensions and oil prices rise amid escalating conflict across Yemen.

Thousands of Bangladeshi expats are stranded after their UAE residence and work visas were abruptly cancelled without explanation.