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Mandatory health insurance in Saudi Arabia now covers essential home healthcare services like wound care and IV medication for residents and expats.
New routes and roundabouts at Sabah Al-Nasser Bridge are now open in Kuwait to ease traffic congestion between the Sixth Ring Road and residential areas.
Kuwait restricts work permit renewals to one year for expatriates aged 60+ without university degrees, impacting over 83,000 workers.
Dubai Miracle Garden reopens for its 15th season with free birthday tickets for UAE residents and special discounts for families.
New Dubai Municipality regulations for shared housing could drive up monthly costs for low-income expatriates as landlords face stricter standards.
Dubai's RTA has replaced the Al Satwa roundabout with a signalized intersection, reducing travel times by 50% and easing peak hour congestion.
Bahrain's LMRA allows expats to work for a second employer for up to 90 days under new regulations. Learn the requirements and fees here.
Kuwait's Ministry of Awqaf launches 'Teach Me Islam' on the Sahel app to provide non-Muslim expats with easy access to Islamic teachings.
Saudi Arabia has launched a two-month Saudi Yemen residency amnesty to help Yemeni nationals regularize their status and avoid deportation.
Muscat Municipality enforces a strict ban on bachelor housing in residential zones to protect family neighborhoods and safety.
Bahrain's LMRA has introduced new rules allowing foreign workers to take temporary assignments for up to 90 days without changing their permanent permit.
Oman introduces strict new rules for recruitment agencies to protect workers and employers, including Omani ownership and a 45-day recruitment limit.
Muscat Municipality prohibits families and bachelors from sharing residential buildings to protect privacy and security in family zones.
Oman introduces strict new regulations for recruitment agencies, including Omani ownership and mandatory financial guarantees starting January 2027.
Muscat Municipality reaffirms its ban on bachelors living in family residential buildings to protect privacy and infrastructure.
Bahrain's LMRA has introduced a new policy allowing expatriates to work for a second employer for up to 90 days under specific conditions.
Kuwait's Ministry of Awqaf launches the Teach Me Islam digital service on the Sahel app to help expatriates learn about Islamic principles.
Bahrain's LMRA introduces new rules allowing foreign workers to take temporary second jobs for up to 90 days under specific conditions.
Muscat Municipality enforces a strict ban on bachelors and families sharing residences to protect infrastructure and privacy.
Bahrain announces price revisions for non-Bahraini healthcare services following the implementation of the Sehati social health insurance system.
Bahrain plans to update healthcare fees for expatriates and visitors following the rollout of the Sehati national health insurance system.
Bahrain's LMRA introduces new rules allowing expatriate workers to work for a different employer for up to 90 days without changing work permits.
Muscat Municipality is strictly enforcing a ban on housing single male workers in residential areas to protect community privacy and safety.
Dubai and Sharjah private schools implement strict new photography rules to protect student privacy and comply with UAE cybercrime laws.