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India Rescues 19 Seafarers Stranded in Yemen Conflict
The Indian Embassy successfully rescued 19 seafarers from Hodeidah and Sana’a following two weeks of entrapment amid the Houthi-Saudi conflict.
9 November 2026 · Gulf & World
Indian Student Killed in Tragic Dubai Hit-and-Run
21-year-old architecture student Naifa Balkees was killed in a tragic hit-and-run in Al Rashidiya, Dubai, following a flat tyre incident.
9 November 2026 · Gulf & World
Saudi Boosts Engineering Saudization Quota to 35%
Saudi Arabia is increasing the mandatory Saudization quota for 94 technical engineering roles to 35% by May 2027, impacting private sector hiring.
9 November 2026 · Gulf & World
Gemini AI Tops Search Trends in UAE and Saudi Arabia
Google's MENA report shows Gemini AI is the leading search trend in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, impacting the regional job market.
9 November 2026 · Gulf & World
UAE Launches Zero Bureaucracy Work Permit Reforms
MoHRE introduces zero bureaucracy reforms to simplify work permit applications, reducing paperwork and speeding up processing for expats and employers.
9 November 2026 · Jobs & Salaries
Burj Khalifa Lights Up for Diwali Amidst Indian Expat Labor Woes
Burj Khalifa celebrates Diwali with spectacular lights, but Indian expats in the UAE and Saudi Arabia face growing labor and wage challenges.
8 November 2026 · Gulf & World
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