UAE news for expats — visa and residency rules, jobs and salaries, traffic fines, banking, air travel and the Gulf stories that affect daily life in the Emirates.
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Kuwait offers up to 10 years of fee-free residency for individuals who previously held Kuwaiti citizenship but had it withdrawn.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.