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Sharjah Launches Crackdown on Illegal Residential Housing
Sharjah establishes a new committee to inspect and penalize unauthorized residential housing, including illegal partitions and bed-spaces.
1 October 2026 · Gulf & World
Three Tankers Struck by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
Three Liberian-flagged tankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, as regional shipping traffic hits record lows.
1 October 2026 · Gulf & World
Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Hailed Hero After Mid-Flight Stabbing
Captain Smit Machchhar is being hailed as a hero after surviving a mid-flight stabbing on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
1 October 2026 · 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 · Gulf & World
Ajman Launches Pilot Program for Bachelor and Shared Housing
Ajman begins a pilot program to regulate bachelor accommodation and shared housing in five key areas to curb unauthorized partitioning.
1 October 2026 · Gulf & World
Dubai Parents Swap School Buses for Cheaper Private Transit
Dubai families are opting for private transport over school buses to save thousands in annual fees. Learn the cost differences and safety risks.
1 October 2026 · Gulf & World
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