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Bahrain's LMRA now requires local health insurance for all new family visa and dependent residency applications. Learn how this affects your family.
Bahrain's LMRA has digitized Golden Residency work permit renewals, making the process instant and reducing required documentation by 50 percent.
Oman introduces new regulations allowing non-Omanis to own freehold property and gain residency in special economic zones.
New Royal Oman Police rules allow foreign property owners to secure residency permits without a local sponsor. Learn about the new rules and benefits.
Kuwait security forces have arrested an Egyptian expatriate for selling forged residential lease documents to unsuspecting expats in Farwaniya.
Oman's energy sector workers must now hold QR-coded Work Practice Licences to renew visas and permits following the end of the grace period.
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued a new tender for passport and visa services following a recent court ruling.
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued a new tender to outsource consular and passport services following a court ruling on transparency.
Oman introduces new rules allowing visitors, students, and families to convert their visas to work permits without leaving the country.
Article 7 self-sponsored expats in Kuwait can now update civil status information online via the Sahel app or PACI website.
Saudi authorities arrested over 13,000 violators of residency and labour laws during a massive week-long nationwide inspection campaign.
Kuwait's PAM allows stranded expats from defunct or fake companies to transfer their residency visas to new sponsors after filing a complaint.
Kuwait's PACI introduces a new digital service via the Sahel app for Article 7 bis residents to amend their residency status online.
Kuwait terminates automatic visa extensions and introduces new residency rules for revoked citizens and domestic workers. Check your status now.
Bahrain now requires private health insurance for all new family and dependent visa applications. Learn the new requirements and rules here.
Iranian expatriates are relocating to Oman due to visa renewal difficulties in the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
Oman has halted work permit renewals for expatriates over 60, reversing a 2022 policy and leaving thousands of workers facing residency uncertainty.
Expats in Oman face uncertainty over minimum salary requirements for family joining visas due to conflicting official government information.
Kuwait's Ministry of Interior has ended automatic visa and leave permit extensions. Check your Sahel app status to avoid fines or entry denial.
Dubai's Law No. 4 of 2026 allows shared accommodation tenants to terminate leases early and claim rent refunds. Learn your rights here.
Bahrain's LMRA introduces mandatory health insurance for all new family and dependent residency permits starting September 2026.
A forwarded message claims the UAE scrapped the residency grace period and now charges Dh50 from day one. The rules say otherwise — and there is a free ICP page that shows your own number in ninety seconds.