Gulf & World
22 Indian Crew Safe After Drone Attack on Tanker Near Sharjah
All 22 Indian crew members on the MT GEM NO. 2 are safe after a drone attack caused a fire on a crude oil tanker off the Sharjah coast.
10 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
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Gulf & World
Indian Crew Safe After Drone Hits Oil Tanker Near Sharjah
A Panama-flagged supertanker was struck by a drone off the UAE coast near Sharjah. All 22 Indian crew members are reported safe after a fire broke out.
10 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Gulf Security Crisis: Saudi Strikes Houthis, Iran Hits Tanker
Tensions escalate as Saudi forces strike Houthi targets and Iran hits an LPG tanker, causing shipping to plummet and fuel prices to rise.
10 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kuwait Cuts Power in Bachelor Housing Crackdown
Kuwait Municipality disconnects electricity to four properties in the Capital Governorate for violating bachelor housing regulations.
10 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Flydubai Co-Pilot Confesses to 9/11-Style Terror Plot
A Flydubai co-pilot confessed to attempting a 9/11-style suicide attack on a flight to Tel Aviv, which was thwarted by the crew and passengers.
10 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
22 Indians Safe After Drone Attack on Oil Tanker Near UAE
All 22 Indian crew members are safe after a drone strike hit the MT GEM NO. 2 oil tanker near the Sharjah coast.
10 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Traffic & Fines
Dubai Police Seize 408 Scooters and Bicycles in Naif
Dubai Police confiscated 408 electric scooters and bicycles in Naif Gold Souk to enforce road safety and traffic regulations.
10 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
11 Indian Sailors Injured in Tanker Attack Near Oman
Eleven Indian crew members were injured after a projectile struck the MT On Peace tanker near Oman's Musandam peninsula, sparking a fire on board.
10 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Oman Launches Online Work Permit Service for 9 Professions
Oman's Ministry of Labour has launched a new digital service for special work permits, covering nine professions to streamline hiring for expats.
10 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Dubai announces 44+ approved zones for shared housing
Dubai Municipality has released a list of 44+ areas where shared housing is permitted, alongside new space and occupancy regulations.
10 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Traffic & Fines
Qatar to Auction Impounded Vehicles via Sooum App
Qatar's General Directorate of Traffic announces a 24-hour online auction for impounded vehicles via the Sooum app. Check inspection details here.
9 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Houthi Missile Strikes on Riyadh Airport Kill Three, Disrupt Gulf Flights
Houthi missile strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport have killed three people and caused massive flight cancellations across the Gulf.
9 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
139 Indian Sailors Trapped in Strait of Hormuz, 11 Deaths Confirmed
Ongoing conflicts in West Asia have left 139 Indian sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, with 11 deaths confirmed by the Ministry.
9 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Riyadh Airport Attacks Kill Three, Disrupt Half of Flights
Attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh have killed three people, including a Saudia captain, causing massive flight cancellations.
9 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Bahrain Launches Major E-Scooter and Bicycle Crackdown
Bahraini authorities launch an intensive enforcement campaign targeting e-scooter and bicycle violations to improve road safety.
9 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Houthi Missile Strikes Hit Saudi Airports; 3 Dead, Flights Disrupted
Houthi missile attacks on Saudi aviation infrastructure have killed three people and caused massive flight disruptions and oil price spikes.
9 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Salalah: 14-Day Deadline to Clear Illegal Animal Sheds
Dhofar Municipality has ordered the removal of unauthorized animal sheds in Salalah's Awqad Industrial Area within 14 days.
9 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Illegal Food Kitchens Shut Down in Kuwait's Al-Ahmadi
Kuwaiti authorities have shuttered three illegal food kitchens in Al-Ahmadi and uncovered dozens of commercial violations in recent inspections.
9 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Bahrain Permits Expats to Work Second Jobs Temporarily
Bahrain's LMRA introduces a new rule allowing expatriates to work for a second employer for up to 90 days under specific conditions.
9 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
139 Indian Sailors Trapped, 11 Dead in Middle East Conflict
11 Indian sailors have died and 139 remain trapped in the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict.
9 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Traffic & Fines
Abu Dhabi Bans Car Washing in Mawaqif Parking and Villas
Abu Dhabi Mobility has banned vehicle washing in Mawaqif parking and villa areas to protect the environment and curb unlicensed services.
9 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kuwait Court Acquits Expat in 23,000 Dinar Fraud Case
A Kuwaiti appeals court has overturned a prison sentence for an expatriate accused of a 23,000 Dinar restaurant and residency fraud scheme.
9 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Houthi Missile Strikes Hit Riyadh Airport, Sparking Regional Chaos
Houthi missile strikes on Riyadh's airport leave three dead and dozens wounded, causing massive airline disruptions and market volatility across the Gulf.
8 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Houthi Missile Strikes Kill 3 at Saudi Airports
Three dead and 36 injured after Houthi missile attacks on Saudi airports. Indian nationals injured in a separate tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz.
8 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh