Money & Banking
Kuwait Suspends 11 Money Exchange Firms Over Rule Failures
Kuwait temporarily suspends 11 money exchange firms over anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing compliance failures.
19 September 2026 · 2 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.
Gulf & World
Urgent Alert: Two Ships With Indian Crews Attacked Near Hormuz
Two ships carrying Indian crew members were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, leaving 153 seafarers trapped.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Riyadh Issues First Air-Raid Alert as Houthi Conflict Escalates
Riyadh issues its first air-raid alert and experiences explosions as the Houthi conflict escalates in Saudi Arabia.
19 September 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Travel & Airlines
Amazing Surge: Kerala Sees Huge Jump In Gulf Visitors With Oman Taking Third Spot
Kerala reports a massive surge in visitors from Gulf countries, with Oman becoming its third-largest foreign tourism market in 2025.
19 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Travel & Airlines
Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Announces Entry Fees From September 2026
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi introduces new entry fees starting September 1, 2026, with free access for specific groups.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
IRGC Detains Togo-Flagged Tanker Trend in Strait of Hormuz After Strike
The IRGC detained the Togo-flagged tanker Trend in the Strait of Hormuz following a reported projectile strike and fire.
19 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia Issues Emergency Air-Raid Alerts in Riyadh and Al-Kharj
Saudi Arabia issued emergency air-raid alerts in Riyadh and Al-Kharj on September 19, 2026, before declaring an all-clear.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Travel & Airlines
SpiceJet Dubai Flights Cancelled and Delayed: Check Full List Now
SpiceJet flights between India and Dubai face major cancellations and 15-hour delays on September 19, 2026. Check your flight status now.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Saudi Jawazat Issues Over 22000 Penalties for Residency Violations
Saudi Jawazat issues over 22,000 penalties for residency and labor violations in one month.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Dubai Enforces Strict New 3.7-Meter Sleeping Space Rule for Labor Camps!
Dubai Municipality enforces strict new labor camp rules requiring a 3.7 square meter sleeping space per worker and banning shared beds.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Dubai Issues New Housing Rules Giving 3.7 Square Meters to Every Laborer
Dubai Municipality mandates at least 3.7 square meters of personal sleeping space for every laborer under new housing standards.
19 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Two Tankers with Indian Crews Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz
Two tankers with Indian crew members were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to maritime reports.
18 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh