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Indian Student Killed in Tragic Dubai Road Accident
21-year-old architecture student Naifa Balkees was tragically killed in a roadside accident in Dubai's Rashidiya area.
8 November 2026 · Gulf & World
Saudi Defenses Intercept Houthi Drone and Missile in Riyadh
Saudi air defenses intercepted a Houthi drone and cruise missile targeting Riyadh, with no injuries reported to residents or expats.
8 November 2026 · Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia Overhauls Qiwa Platform to Boost Expat Job Mobility
Saudi Arabia's Qiwa platform updates allow expats to transfer jobs after 12 months without employer consent. Learn about the new visa rules.
8 November 2026 · Gulf & World
Gemini AI Search Trends Surge in UAE and Saudi Arabia
Gemini AI search trends are surging in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with 85% of UAE workers now using AI at work.
8 November 2026 · Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia Unveils New Concurrent Family Visas for Skilled Expats
Highly skilled professionals in Saudi Arabia can now process family visas alongside their work permits to support Vision 2030 talent retention.
8 November 2026 · Visa & Residency
UAE Busts Major Drug Ring: 200,000 Pills and 30kg Seized
UAE security forces seize 200,000 Captagon pills and 30kg of narcotics, arresting 20 suspects in a major international drug smuggling crackdown.
8 November 2026 · Gulf & World
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