Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia Eases Family Entry for Skilled Workers
Highly skilled workers in Saudi Arabia can now apply for family entry visas simultaneously with their own work visas, easing the relocation process.
6 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
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Gulf & World
Saudi Airports Hit Amid Escalating Yemen Conflict
Projectile strikes hit Saudi airports and a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels surge.
6 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Indian Pilot Survives Axe Attack to Save 174 Lives
Captain Smit Machchhar survived a brutal axe attack by his co-pilot during a flydubai flight, saving 174 lives before the plane landed in Saudi Arabia.
6 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Indian Pilot Recovering After Mid-Air Flydubai Axe Attack
Captain Smit Machchhar is recovering in Abu Dhabi after surviving a mid-air axe attack by his co-pilot during a flydubai flight.
6 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Dammam Shuts 12 Restaurants and 361 Illegal Stalls
Saudi authorities in Dammam closed 12 restaurants and removed 361 illegal stalls during a major crackdown on health and labor violations.
5 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Indian Captain Saves flydubai Flight After Mid-Air Attack
Captain Smit Machchhar heroically defended flydubai flight FZ1073 after an attempted mid-air takeover by an extremist co-pilot.
5 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi-Led Coalition Launches Massive 'Fajr Al-Yemen' Operation
A massive Saudi-led military operation against Houthi targets has begun, impacting regional security and driving up UAE fuel prices.
5 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Middle East Tensions Surge: Yemen War and Hormuz Blockade
Escalating conflict in Yemen and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices up and threaten regional stability.
5 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Houthis Claim Saudi Aramco Attack as Yemen Launches Offensive
Houthi rebels claim missile strikes on Saudi Aramco as Yemen launches a massive campaign to retake territory and tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz.
4 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Riyadh Refinery Ablaze: Houthi Attack Claim and Hormuz Closure
A fire at a Saudi Aramco refinery south of Riyadh follows Houthi missile claims, while Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed amid regional tension.
4 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
4 Indian Nurses, Saudi Driver Killed in Tragic Saudi Crash
Four Indian nurses and their Saudi driver died in a fatal highway collision in Makkah province, Saudi Arabia, during a shopping trip.
3 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Smoke Seen Over Saudi Aramco Facility Amid Houthi Attacks
A massive plume of smoke was spotted over an Aramco facility near Riyadh amid rising regional tensions and Houthi missile activity.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
US Deploys 9,000 Troops and Third Carrier to Gulf
The US is reinforcing its presence in the Gulf with 9,000 troops and three aircraft carriers following maritime attacks and regional instability.
2 October 2026 · 5 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Missile Intercepts in Saudi Arabia and Massive US Naval Buildup
Missile interceptions in Saudi Arabia and a massive US naval buildup signal escalating tensions in the Gulf as the US-Iran conflict intensifies.
2 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Houthi Missiles Hit Saudi Arabia as Trump Warns Iran
Houthi missile debris hits Saudi Arabia as Trump threatens Iran following a flydubai cockpit assault.
2 October 2026 · 4 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
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
GCC Vows Collective Defense After Iranian Missile Strikes
The GCC has condemned Iran's missile strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, declaring an attack on one member state as an attack on all.
1 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Flydubai Flight Diverted After Violent Mid-Air Cockpit Fight
A Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after a violent cockpit fight and a sudden 14,000-foot descent. All passengers are safe.
30 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
UAE VP Sheikh Mansour Holds High-Level Talks in Riyadh
UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Saudi leaders in Riyadh to discuss regional security and tensions.
30 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
GCC Warns Iran After Missile Attacks on Gulf States
The GCC condemns Iranian missile strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, invoking Article 51 of the UN Charter for self-defense.
30 September 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Iran Threatens Gulf Infrastructure Amid Rising Tensions
Iranian officials warn of strikes on energy and transport systems in the UAE and GCC as Qatar mediates between Tehran and the US.
30 September 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi and UAE Leaders Meet in Riyadh Over Security Threats
Saudi Crown Prince MBS and UAE VP Sheikh Mansour meet in Riyadh to discuss Houthi threats and regional stability in the Gulf.
30 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi UAE security summit held amid escalating regional crisis
Saudi and UAE leaders hold a high-level summit in Riyadh to coordinate security strategies against Houthi attacks and maritime threats.
30 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh