Gulf & World
Indian Expats Face Security Crisis in Gulf Amid Strikes
Missile strikes and maritime attacks in the Gulf have caused casualties among Indian expats and led to major flight suspensions.
18 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
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Gulf & World
Gulf Chaos: Saudi Helicopter Crash and Tanker Fires Escalate Tensions
Military tensions escalate in the Gulf as Saudi helicopters crash, tankers burn in the Strait of Hormuz, and flight suspensions hit the region.
18 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Telangana Rigger Killed in Tragic Saudi Arabia Accident
27-year-old rigger Kashireddy Rakesh died in a tragic accident in Saudi Arabia's Jizan region. Repatriation efforts are underway.
17 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Houthi Missile Strike Near Yemenia Flight Sparks Regional Alarm
A Houthi missile strike near a Yemenia Airways flight at Aden Airport has sparked regional alarm and disrupted aviation operations.
17 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Muscat Bans Mixed Family and Bachelor Housing
Muscat Municipality prohibits housing bachelors and families in the same building to preserve neighborhood standards and public safety.
17 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
India Demands Protection for Citizens in Gulf After Riyadh Strike
India urges the UN to protect 10 million citizens in the GCC following a lethal missile strike at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
17 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia Tightens Barber Shop Hygiene and Home Service Rules
Saudi Arabia mandates health certificates for barbers and strict sterilization rules. Home services now require special permits via Balady.
16 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Oman Tightens Rules for Foreign Recruitment Agencies
Oman introduces strict new rules for recruitment agencies, including Omani-only ownership and a 45-day recruitment limit to protect migrant workers.
16 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Bahrain Rejects Salary-Linked Work Permit Fees
Bahrain maintains fixed work permit fees for expats after rejecting a proposal to link costs to employee salaries.
16 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Bahrain Court Orders Gulf National to Pay BD6,204 After Drunk Driving Crash
A Bahrain High Court has ordered a Gulf national to pay over BD6,000 after an intoxicated driving incident involving a rental car voided insurance.
16 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Houthi Missile Attack Aden Palace Kills Five; Flights Suspended
A Houthi missile attack Aden's presidential palace killed five. Air India suspends flights to Saudi Arabia as regional tensions escalate.
16 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Qatar Offers Departure Help to Residency Violators
Qatar's Ministry of Interior is offering voluntary departure assistance to expatriates who have overstayed their residency permits.
16 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Bedoun Man Detained for Posing as Doctor at Jahra Hospital
A Bedoun man was detained at Jahra Hospital in Kuwait after pretending to be a physician, claiming he was only joking.
16 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kuwait PACI Launches Digital Business Data Update via Sahel App
Kuwait's PACI introduces a new digital service via the Sahel Business app to facilitate a Kuwait business data update on the Kuwait Finder platform.
16 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Intercepts Missile Targeting Medina; Houthis Deny Strike
Saudi air defenses intercepted a cruise missile targeting Medina. Houthis deny the attack amid rising regional tensions and airport closures.
15 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kuwait Debuts 'Teach Me Islam' Digital Service for Expats
Kuwait's Ministry of Awqaf launches 'Teach Me Islam' on the Sahel app to provide non-Muslim expats with easy access to Islamic teachings.
15 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Oman Tightens Rules for Expat Recruitment Agencies
Oman introduces strict new rules for recruitment agencies to protect workers and employers, including Omani ownership and a 45-day recruitment limit.
14 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
New Oman Recruitment Agency Rules to Take Effect in 2027
Oman introduces strict new regulations for recruitment agencies, including Omani ownership and mandatory financial guarantees starting January 2027.
14 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kuwait Launches 'Teach Me Islam' Digital Service for Expats
Kuwait's Ministry of Awqaf launches the Teach Me Islam digital service on the Sahel app to help expatriates learn about Islamic principles.
14 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Bahrain Approves 90-Day Temporary Work for Expats
Bahrain's LMRA introduces new rules allowing foreign workers to take temporary second jobs for up to 90 days under specific conditions.
13 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Muscat Housing Ban: No Shared Bachelor-Family Residences
Muscat Municipality enforces a strict ban on bachelors and families sharing residences to protect infrastructure and privacy.
13 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Houthi Missile Strikes at Riyadh Airport Kill 18; Flights Suspended
Houthi missile strikes at Riyadh Airport have killed 18 people and caused massive flight suspensions across the Gulf.
13 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Bahrain to Revise Healthcare Fees for Expats and Visitors
Bahrain plans to update healthcare fees for expatriates and visitors following the rollout of the Sehati national health insurance system.
13 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Bahrain Permits 90-Day Temporary Employer Transfer for Expats
Bahrain's LMRA introduces new rules allowing expatriate workers to work for a different employer for up to 90 days without changing work permits.
13 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh