New 2026 data reveals salary benchmarks for skilled trades and mid-level professionals across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
5 November 2026 · Jobs & Salaries
Officials clarify that viral videos showing crowds at Hamad International Airport were actually part of emergency drills, not a mass exodus.
5 November 2026 · Gulf & World
Human Rights Watch warns of increased physical and economic dangers for migrant workers in the GCC due to regional conflicts and the kafala system.
5 November 2026 · Gulf & World
Khaleej Times and Standard Chartered unveil 'Global Indians of the UAE' to celebrate second-generation Indian professionals in the Emirates.
5 November 2026 · Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia has updated Qiwa platform rules regarding job transfers, visa quotas, and digital contract authentication for expatriates.
5 November 2026 · Gulf & World
Houthi forces claim a ballistic missile hit King Khalid International Airport, though Saudi officials have not yet confirmed the damage.
5 November 2026 · Gulf & World
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