Visa & Residency
Kuwait Launches Online Residency Service for Article 7 bis
Kuwait's PACI introduces a new digital service via the Sahel app for Article 7 bis residents to amend their residency status online.
27 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
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Gulf & World
Kuwait Ends Automatic Visa Extensions and Updates Residency Laws
Kuwait terminates automatic visa extensions and introduces new residency rules for revoked citizens and domestic workers. Check your status now.
27 September 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
3,000 Indian Expats Join 'Viksit Bharat Run' in Dubai
Thousands of Indian expats gathered at Dubai's Zabeel Park for the Viksit Bharat Run to support India's 2047 development vision.
27 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
768 Indian Sailors Stranded in Gulf Amid Maritime Attacks
Over 700 Indian sailors are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to shipping attacks, as Jaishankar denounces maritime violence at the UN.
27 September 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Bahrain Mandates Health Insurance for New Family Visas
Bahrain now requires private health insurance for all new family and dependent visa applications. Learn the new requirements and rules here.
27 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Houthi Missile and Drone Strikes Target Riyadh and Khamis Mushait
Houthi militia launched missiles and drones at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, prompting GCC condemnation and regional security concerns.
27 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Indian Sailor Killed in Gulf Vessel Attack Amid Bank Strike
An Indian sailor died in a vessel attack off Oman, while a looming bank strike in India threatens Gulf remittances.
27 September 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
768 Indian Seafarers Trapped on 28 Vessels in Persian Gulf
Hundreds of Indian seafarers remain stranded on 28 vessels in the Persian Gulf due to regional security concerns and maritime hazards.
27 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia: Drones and Missiles Strike Riyadh
Iran-backed Houthi militants launched drone and missile strikes against Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, raising security concerns across the Gulf.
27 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Iranians Fleeing UAE and Kuwait for Oman Amid Visa Struggles
Iranian expatriates are relocating to Oman due to visa renewal difficulties in the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
27 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Oman Halts Work Permit Renewals for Expats Over 60
Oman has halted work permit renewals for expatriates over 60, reversing a 2022 policy and leaving thousands of workers facing residency uncertainty.
27 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia Imposes 90-Day Limit on GCC Cars; November Deadline Looming
Saudi Arabia mandates a 90-day annual limit for GCC-registered vehicles. Learn about the November deadline, fines, and how to avoid penalties.
27 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Indian Worker Murdered in Sharjah; Wife and Son Still Missing
The dismembered remains of Indian worker Alvin Kunder were returned to India, but his wife and son remain missing in a chilling Sharjah murder case.
26 September 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Oman Family Visa Salary Confusion Leaves Expats in Limbo
Expats in Oman face uncertainty over minimum salary requirements for family joining visas due to conflicting official government information.
26 September 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Defenses Intercept Houthi Drones and Missiles
Saudi-led Coalition intercepted drones and missiles aimed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait during a surge in Houthi military activity.
26 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Six Months In, the US-Iran Standoff Has No Exit. Here Is What It's Doing to Your Week.
The ceasefire has expired, Hormuz shipping has halved overnight, and Iran and Oman are talking again. Here is where the conflict stands today — and how it's already reaching into your flight schedule and your remittance rate.
22 August 2026 · 6 minLov Singh