Jobs & Salaries
Qatar Starts Overseas Food Handler Exams For New Workers
Qatar launches optional overseas food handler licensing exams to help new restaurant and hotel workers complete tests before arriving.
14 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
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Arab Times UAE
Gulf & World
Urgent Gulf Talks Cancelled As Oil Prices Jump Past 108 Dollars
Gulf diplomatic talks are postponed indefinitely and oil prices surge past $108 a barrel amid rising regional tensions.
14 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
Riyadh Rent Costs Drop To 15 Percent As New Rules Protect Tenants
Average household rent burden in Riyadh has dropped to 15 percent as new regulations protect tenants with a five-year rent freeze.
14 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Traffic & Fines
Abu Dhabi E311 Speed Limit Cut To 100 km/h With Zero Tolerance
Abu Dhabi reduces the E311 speed limit to 100 km/h with a strict zero-tolerance policy starting September 14, 2026.
14 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Massive Houthi Strikes Shake Saudi Air Base As Regional Tensions Explode
Houthi forces launch major strikes on a Saudi air base as diplomatic talks are postponed and regional tensions escalate.
14 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Traffic & Fines
Riyadh Announces Major Traffic Diversion on Al Thumamah Road
A major traffic diversion is now active on Riyadh's Al Thumamah Road due to ongoing bridge and tunnel construction work.
14 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Traffic & Fines
Kuwait Schools Reopen: Massive Traffic Jams and Fines for Parents
Kuwait schools reopen for the 2026-27 term, causing major traffic jams and strict warnings against double parking from the Ministry of Interior.
14 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Traffic & Fines
Dubai Announces Major Traffic Diversion on Al Safa Street
Dubai RTA implements a new traffic diversion on Al Safa Street for infrastructure development affecting multiple major roads.
14 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
UAE Midday Work Ban Ends September 15 for Outdoor Workers
The UAE midday outdoor work ban concludes on September 15, allowing workers to resume normal daytime operations.
14 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Oman Weather Alert: New Rain and Storm Warnings Issued Until September 16
Oman issues a weather alert for rain, storms, and fog affecting the Sultanate from September 14 to September 16, 2026.
14 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Travel & Airlines
GCC Unified Tourist Visa Nears Final Launch Phase For Easy Travel
The GCC Secretary General announced that the unified tourist visa for six member nations is nearing its final launch phase.
14 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Travel & Airlines
New Saudi-Bahrain Taxi Service Launches on King Fahd Causeway
Licensed cross-border taxi services between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are now officially operating across the King Fahd Causeway.
14 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Indian Embassy in Riyadh Hiring Clerks with SAR 4000 Salary
The Embassy of India in Riyadh announces clerk recruitment for Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia with a deadline of September 22, 2026.
14 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
Urgent Oman Central Bank Deadline: Swap Old Banknotes Now
Oman Central Bank sets a September 21, 2026 deadline to exchange old Rial banknotes before they become worthless.
14 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Oman Postpones Iran-Gulf Talks After Regional Maritime Attacks And Strikes
Oman delays Iran-Gulf talks on the Strait of Hormuz after maritime attacks and Houthi strikes escalate regional tensions.
14 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
PhonePe Secures Two Major Payment Licenses in UAE for Local Services
PhonePe has secured two payment licenses from the UAE Central Bank to offer local wallets, merchant services, and remittances.
14 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Indian Expats In UAE Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi On Working Day
Indian expats in the UAE celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi on a regular working day with regular schedules and temple visits.
14 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
New UAE VAT Rules For Staff Housing Starting October 1 2026
New UAE VAT regulations starting October 1, 2026 will change tax recovery rules for company-provided staff housing and employee benefits.
14 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Oman Postpones Major Iran-Gulf Summit Amid Rising Sea Conflicts
Oman postpones a Gulf-Iran summit as regional tensions escalate and maritime security concerns grow in the Strait of Hormuz.
14 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Travel & Airlines
New Rules Released For Saudi And Bahrain Cross-Border Taxis
Discover the new operational rules and requirements for cross-border taxi services between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain via the King Fahd Causeway.
14 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Dubai MWO Starts Accepting Card Payments For Important Services
Dubai MWO now accepts debit and credit cards for contract verification and other services, offering more convenience to workers.
14 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Traffic & Fines
Abu Dhabi E311 Speed Limit Cut to 100 km/h: What Drivers Must Know
Abu Dhabi reduces the E311 speed limit to 100 km/h starting September 14, 2026. Learn about new limits, fines, and road rules.
14 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
UAE Midday Work Ban Ends Tomorrow: Outdoor Shifts Resume
The UAE midday outdoor work ban ends on 15 September 2026, with outdoor shifts resuming on 16 September.
14 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Crucial Red Sea Straits Seized As Gulf Tensions Explode
Houthi forces seize key Red Sea ports and secure the Bab al-Mandeb strait as oil prices surge and regional tensions escalate.
13 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh