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Two young Indian expats were found dead in separate incidents in Oman, and their bodies have now been returned to Kerala.
Massive Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh evacuation in Kuwait triggers rental spikes and overcrowding in neighboring areas like Farwaniya and Khaitan.
The ICBF in Doha has successfully concluded the first batch of its Arabic upskilling initiative for Indian expatriates.
Kuwait offers up to 10 years of fee-free residency for individuals who previously held Kuwaiti citizenship but had it withdrawn.
Dubai implements new shared housing rules effective August 27, 2026, to stop overcrowding and improve safety.
Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia leave 73 injured and disrupt flights at Abha Airport as authorities issue advisories.
Bahrain conducted 3,152 inspections and deported 543 workers in August 2026 for violating labor and residency laws.
Kuwait announces plans to terminate 7,019 foreign teachers in the first phase of a major workforce restructuring initiative.
Kuwait introduces a 10-year residency track for individuals who lost their citizenship and hold an alternative foreign nationality.
Indian Consulate in Dubai warns citizens against biometric fraud by unauthorized agents stealing personal data.
A new ILO report warns that end-of-service benefits are insufficient for millions of expat workers and families living in Gulf countries.
A recruitment drive offers 1400 skilled jobs in the UAE for workers in Bihar with interviews on September 9-10, 2026.
Kuwait implements new electricity and water tariff slabs for expatriates starting September 2026, significantly increasing monthly utility costs.
Saudi Arabia requires companies with 20 or more workers to provide official licensed housing or face strict penalties and service suspensions.
A new ILO report highlights a serious retirement security crisis facing nearly 10 million Indian expats living and working across Gulf nations.
Qatar has implemented Law No. 8 of 2026 with fixed rental registration fees of QAR 250, new dispute rules, and lower penalties.
Kuwait updates residency rules allowing specific expatriate categories to stay abroad for more than six months.
Dubai Airport launched Click and Travel, a mobile immigration service using biometrics to process passengers in 12 to 15 seconds.
Saudi Arabia warns expats and employers against unauthorized side jobs, carrying heavy fines, prison, and deportation.
The GCC unified tourist visa is in its final technical stage, offering seamless multi-country travel across six member states.
The GCC unified tourist visa has reached its final technical stage, allowing visitors to travel across six countries with a single permit.
Qatar has joined the AFAQ payment network, completing the participation of all six GCC nations in the cross-border transfer system.
Amritsar airport operations were suspended for 90 minutes after a drone sighting near the runway.
Understand the triggers for UAE labor and immigration bans, from absconding to fraud, and how to avoid permanent restrictions in 2026.