Gulf & World
Saudi Defenses Destroy Houthi Drone South of Mecca
Saudi air defenses intercepted an unmanned Houthi drone south of Mecca as regional tensions escalate across the Red Sea.
17 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Arab Times UAE
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.
Visa & Residency
Oman Limits Recruitment Agencies To 10 Expats Per Permit
Oman restricts licensed recruitment agencies to a maximum of 10 expatriate workers under a single labour permit.
17 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Massive Walk-In Job Drive In Dubai Today For 27 Roles
Capital Catering is holding a walk-in job drive today in Dubai for 27 open roles across culinary and operations departments.
17 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Targeting Mecca As Gulf Nations Strongly Condemn The Attack
Saudi Arabia intercepted a hostile drone south of Mecca, prompting strong condemnations from the UAE and other Gulf nations.
17 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Saudi Arabia Issues 22,894 Strict Penalties For Labor And Residency Violations
Saudi Arabia issues 22,894 administrative decisions for residency, labor, and border-security violations during Rabi Al-Awwal 1448 Hijri.
17 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Urgent UAE Visa Alert: South Asian Expats Face Sudden Cancellations While On Leave
South Asian expats face UAE residence visa cancellations while on leave due to stricter rule enforcement and other factors.
17 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
Kuwait Banks Make It Harder For Expats To Get Loans Now
Banks in Kuwait have made personal and housing loans harder for expats to get due to job security concerns and the Kuwaitisation policy.
17 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Traffic & Fines
Ajman Goes Cashless on Buses and Vehicle Services From September 17
Ajman Transport Authority stops cash payments for intercity buses and vehicle registration starting September 17, 2026.
17 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Qatar Stops Visa on Arrival for Pakistanis as Hayya Portal Jams
Qatar stops visa on arrival for Pakistani citizens as Hayya portal applications stall, affecting thousands of expats.
17 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Oman Signs Deal to Hire 10000 Bangladeshi Workers for Farms and Fisheries
Oman has officially agreed to recruit 10000 Bangladeshi workers for the agriculture and fisheries sector.
17 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
UAE Shuts 200 Illegal Social Media Accounts For Nanny And Maid Recruitment
UAE shuts 200 illegal social media accounts promoting domestic worker recruitment without licenses.
16 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Abu Dhabi Unveils Amazing New Blockchain Digital Skills Card
Abu Dhabi launches the Gulf region's first blockchain-verified Digital Skills Card for professionals to secure and easily verify credentials.
16 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh