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.
Qatar introduced Law Number 9 of 2026, changing labor rules for 3 million expats regarding non-compete clauses, freelance work, and dispute resolution.
Saudi Arabia arrests 14,796 people for residency, labour, and border security violations in a nationwide crackdown between September 3 and 9, 2026.
Kuwait ends automatic visa extensions and restores strict rules. Check your residency status on the Sahel app.
The Gulf region faces escalating conflict after military base strikes, maritime attacks, and rising regional casualties.
Kuwait schools reopen for 481,511 students with new schedules, timings, and enhanced traffic security.
A Houthi projectile struck a mosque in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, causing two injuries and damage to buildings amid escalating regional tensions.
India proposes a BRICS emergency support network to protect seafarers facing rising security risks in the Gulf and West Asia region.
A UAE expat couple leads a volunteer network that has rescued over 6,000 stranded vehicles across the country.
A Houthi missile strike on a Saudi mosque and drone attacks force the shutdown of the East-West pipeline as oil prices exceed 100 dollars.
Dubai Migrant Workers Office will start accepting card payments for contract verification and other services starting September 14, 2026.
Scientechnic is holding a walk-in recruitment drive in Dubai today for technical, infrastructure, and driving roles.
Discover 1,250 UAE construction jobs in Kerala and interview details across India through the eMigrate portal and NCS.