Gulf & World
Kuwait Mandates Construction Waste Removal Within 7 Days
Kuwait Municipality mandates that construction debris must be removed within 3 to 7 days to avoid fines of up to 500 KWD.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
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Gulf & World
Indian Pilot Thwarts Mid-Air Hijack on flydubai Flight
Captain Smit Machchhar heroically defended his flydubai aircraft from a co-pilot's attack during a terrifying mid-air descent over Saudi Arabia.
2 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Gulf Security Crisis: Hormuz Tanker Strike and Medina Attack
Regional tensions surge after tanker strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and a drone attack on a power station near Medina.
2 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Bahrain mandates local health insurance for dependent visas
Bahrain's LMRA now requires local health insurance for all new family visa and dependent residency applications. Learn how this affects your family.
2 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Muscat Launches 'Aathar' Campaign: Steep Fines for Abandoned Vehicles
Muscat Municipality launches the Aathar campaign to remove abandoned vehicles, imposing fines up to 1,000 Omani Rials and potential auctions.
2 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kuwait Launches 'Ballegh' Feature on Sahel App for Complaints
Kuwait residents can now report issues to eight government agencies using the new Ballegh feature on the Sahel app.
2 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Jeddah Mandates Hejazi Style for New Buildings and Facades
Jeddah Mayoralty mandates Hejazi Coastal Architecture for new buildings and renovations. Learn about the new design rules and penalties.
2 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Qatar Warns Expats: Heavy Fines for Illegal Businesses and Phone Use
Expats in Qatar face significant fines for unlicensed home businesses, using mobile phones while driving, and littering in public areas.
2 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Flydubai Pilot Survives Cockpit Attack as Jet Plunges 14,000 Feet
A Flydubai flight narrowly avoided disaster after a cockpit attack caused the plane to plunge 14,000 feet. Read how the pilot saved 174 lives.
1 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Hailed Hero After Mid-Flight Stabbing
Captain Smit Machchhar is being hailed as a hero after surviving a mid-flight stabbing on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
1 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia: 'Absent' Migrant Workers Can Now Transfer Jobs
Saudi Arabia allows migrant workers marked 'absent' to transfer jobs via Qiwa if they have 12 months residency. New employers must cover outstanding fees.
1 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
UAE Probes flydubai Mid-Air Terror Attack
UAE Attorney General launches terror probe after a flydubai flight experienced a violent descent following a cockpit stabbing incident.
1 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
Oman Slashes VAT to 0% on 1,546 Essential Goods
Oman introduces 0% VAT on 1,546 food, medical, and veterinary items to combat rising living costs starting October 2026.
1 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
US-Iran Strait of Hormuz Deal Hits Deadlock Over Sequencing
Iran receives the US response to its Strait of Hormuz proposal, but a deadlock over the order of implementation threatens global oil stability.
1 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kuwait Launches KWPS to Monitor Private Sector Salaries
The Central Bank of Kuwait introduces the KWPS platform to oversee salaries for 1.84 million workers and prevent wage theft.
1 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Oman Unveils New Freehold Property and Residency Rules
Oman introduces new regulations allowing non-Omanis to own freehold property and gain residency in special economic zones.
1 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Oman Removes VAT on 1,546 Essential Items
Oman Tax Authority eliminates 5% VAT on food, medicine, and veterinary products to reduce the cost of living for residents.
1 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Iran Warns UAE Over Netanyahu Visit and Security Risks
Tehran issues a sharp warning to Abu Dhabi following a high-level meeting between UAE President MBZ and Israeli PM Netanyahu.
30 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Six Indians Dead, 4,500 Seafarers Stranded as Gulf Conflict Escalates
Six Indian nationals have died and over 4,500 seafarers are at risk as the Gulf conflict intensifies near the Strait of Hormuz.
30 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Iran Warns of Danger After Netanyahu's Secret UAE Visit
Iran issues a stern warning to the UAE following Benjamin Netanyahu's unannounced meeting with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.
30 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
MEA Tracks 4,500 Indian Seafarers Amid Rising Gulf Maritime Attacks
The MEA is tracking over 4,500 Indian seafarers as maritime attacks escalate in the Gulf, following reports of fatalities and crew distress.
30 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Iran Warns UAE of 'Dangerous Consequences' After Netanyahu Visit
Tehran warns of dangerous consequences for regional security following Benjamin Netanyahu's unannounced visit to Abu Dhabi to meet UAE leadership.
30 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Iran Warns UAE After Netanyahu's Secret Abu Dhabi Visit
Tehran issues a stern warning to the UAE following Benjamin Netanyahu's unannounced visit to Abu Dhabi, citing risks to regional stability.
30 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kerala Expat Dies in Bahrain as Gulf Crisis Escalates
A Kerala expat's death in Bahrain highlights the growing instability and risks facing Indian workers across the Gulf region.
30 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh