Gulf & World
Saudi Air Defence Destroys Drone Near Mecca Grand Mosque
Royal Saudi Air Defence forces destroyed an unmanned drone south of Mecca on Tuesday evening, preventing entry into restricted airspace.
17 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
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Posts tagged "civil-defence"
Gulf & World
Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque New Entry Fees Explained
Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque introduces new entry fees for residents and tourists, while keeping access free for worshippers and seniors.
17 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Urgent Alert: PACI Liberation Tower Office Suspends Services!
PACI office at Liberation Tower in Kuwait suspends in-person visitor services on September 20, 2026, resuming normal hours the next day.
17 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Urgent Alert: Saudi Arabia Blocks Drone Attack Near Mecca!
Saudi air defenses intercepted a hostile drone south of Mecca as regional tensions and global oil prices escalate.
17 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
Kuwait Banks Set Strict Loan Rules for Expats Amid Kuwaitisation
Kuwaiti banks enforce stricter loan criteria and raise salary limits for expatriates amid ongoing Kuwaitisation concerns.
17 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Saudi Arabia Launches New Freedom of Movement Employee Transfer Route on Qiwa Platform
Saudi Arabia launches a new free digital service on Qiwa allowing eligible expatriate employees to transfer employers without prior approval.
17 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
Kuwaiti Banks Make Loan Rules Strict For Expats Due To Job Safety Fears
Kuwaiti banks are making loan rules stricter for expatriate employees due to job security concerns and Kuwaitization efforts.
17 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone as Trump Signals Iran Conflict Near End
Saudi Arabia intercepts a Houthi drone near Mecca as tensions rise, while President Trump signals the Iran conflict is nearing its end.
17 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
UAE Central Bank Boosts Base Rate To 3.90 Percent Following US Fed Move
The Central Bank of the UAE has increased its base rate to 3.90 percent following a rate hike by the US Federal Reserve.
17 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kuwait Introduces Strict Drone Rules With Prison Terms And Fines
Kuwait enforces strict drone regulations with prison terms and heavy fines for unauthorized flights and aerial photography.
17 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Travel & Airlines
Abu Dhabi Free Visa Pilot Boosts Diwali Travel Bookings for Indians
Abu Dhabi's free UAE visa pilot program boosts Diwali travel bookings for Indian visitors, offering savings of Dh285 per visa.
17 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Saudi Arabia Fines 10 Unlicensed Firms Up To SR250,000 In Major Crackdown
Saudi Arabia fines 10 unlicensed recruitment entities up to SR250000 in a major crackdown on illegal labor services.
17 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh