Visa & Residency
GCC Grand Tourist Visa Nears Launch for Easy Travel Across UAE and Gulf
The GCC Grand Tourist Visa is in its final stages and will soon allow travel across six Gulf countries on a single permit.
12 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
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Arab Times UAE
Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia Shuts Vital Oil Pipeline After Drone Attacks
Saudi Arabia temporarily shuts its strategic East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks from Iraq targeting the Riyadh and Madinah regions.
12 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Kuwait Gives 8700 Palestinians 3 Months To Update Residency
Kuwait gives 8,700 Palestinians three months to update residency documents using official passports.
12 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
Dubai Migrant Workers Office Accepts Cards From 14 September
Dubai Migrant Workers Office will accept debit and credit card payments starting 14 September 2026 for various services.
12 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Mass Evacuation in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh Drives Up Rents in Kuwait
The evacuation of Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh has caused a surge in rental costs and overcrowding in Farwaniya and Khaitan districts.
11 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
GCC Unified Tourist Visa Launching Soon to Make Travel Easy
The GCC Secretary General confirmed the upcoming launch of the Unified Tourist Visa to simplify travel across six Gulf nations.
11 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Traffic & Fines
Abu Dhabi Slashes E311 Speed Limit To 100 km/h Starting September 14
Abu Dhabi lowers the E311 speed limit to 100 km/h starting September 14, 2026, with strict zero-tolerance radar rules and upcoming E11 lane closures.
11 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Travel & Airlines
Delhi Airport Open During BRICS Summit: Vital Travel Info for Gulf Passengers
Delhi airport remains open during the BRICS summit, but Gulf passengers should expect delays and road traffic issues.
11 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Oman to Hire 10,000 Bangladeshi Farmers and Fishermen
Oman has signed an agreement to recruit 10,000 Bangladeshi workers, including 5,000 farmers and 5,000 fishermen.
11 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Crucial Saudi Midday Outdoor Work Ban Enforced Until September 15
Saudi Arabia enforces a midday outdoor work ban from 12 pm to 3 pm through September 15 to protect workers from heat stress.
11 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Saudi Arabia Announces 70% Saudization for Project Management Jobs by 2027
Saudi Arabia mandates 70 percent Saudization for project management roles starting February 2027.
11 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Kuwait New Residency Rules: Domestic Workers Face 4 Month Limit
Kuwait issued new residency rules stating domestic workers face a 4-month limit abroad while providing new exemptions for investors and property owners.
11 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
Dubai MWO Starts Card Payments For OFW Services Starting September 14
Dubai MWO will accept card payments for OFW services starting September 14, 2026, while cash remains accepted.
11 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Urgent Alert: Two Ships Hit By Four Projectiles Near Oman Coast
Two ships were struck by four unidentified projectiles near the coast of Khasab, Oman, prompting a strict maritime security alert.
11 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
Amazing Shift: Nearly Half of Wealthy UAE Expats Plan to Retire Here
A new survey shows nearly half of wealthy expatriates in the UAE now plan to retire in the country.
11 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Qatar Ministry of Labour Launches Moawen Platform for Domestic Workers
Qatar Ministry of Labour introduces the Moawen digital platform to centralize and streamline domestic worker recruitment processes.
11 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Amazing Bahrain Prathibha Grandmasters Cup Season 1 Starts Today in Galali
The Bahrain Prathibha Grandmasters Cup Season 1 is taking place today in Galali with 120 registered players competing.
11 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Dubai Migrant Workers Office to Accept Card Payments for OFW Services
Dubai MWO will accept card payments for OFW services starting September 14, 2026, alongside cash options.
11 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Dubai Updates Job Visa Rules For Indians In UAE
Dubai updates job exploration visa rules for Indian professionals seeking work in the UAE with new requirements and fees.
11 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Dubai to Release Shared Housing Rules and Fees in September 2026
Dubai will release licensing rules and fees for shared housing in September 2026 under a new law to ensure safety and organize housing.
11 September 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Travel & Airlines
Urgent Alert: IndiGo Flight From India to Saudi Arabia Diverted Over Bomb Threat
An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Dammam was diverted to Ahmedabad after a bomb threat note was found. All 107 passengers are safe.
11 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Kuwait Gives 10-Year Free Residency To People With Lost Citizenship
Kuwait introduces a 10-year fee-free residency for individuals who had their citizenship withdrawn and their family members.
11 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
New Qatar WPS Salary Rules: What Private Sector Employees Must Know
Qatar introduces new WPS salary due date rules for private sector employees, establishing strict transfer windows and penalties for violations.
11 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Kuwait Gives 8700 Palestinians 3 Months to Update Residency Docs
Kuwait gives 8,700 Palestinians three months to update their residency documents and switch to official passports.
11 September 2026 · 1 minLov Singh