
Amritsar Airport Halted After Drone Sighting
Amritsar airport operations were suspended for 90 minutes after a drone sighting near the runway.
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Amritsar airport operations were suspended for 90 minutes after a drone sighting near the runway.

Understand the triggers for UAE labor and immigration bans, from absconding to fraud, and how to avoid permanent restrictions in 2026.

Air India Express flight IX415 from Kochi to Abu Dhabi safely returned to Kochi after an engine oil warning, with no injuries reported.

Qatar opens Hajj 2027 registration for residents on September 20, 2026. Check eligibility, rules, and how to apply online.

ERTH Abu Dhabi is holding a Talent Open Day on September 8, 2026, for nine job roles. Check requirements, documents needed, and safety tips.

Oman reports average expatriate household income at RO717 and expenditure at RO402 in its latest official survey data.

SpiceJet flight SG5023 from Dubai to Mumbai faced a delay of over eight hours, leaving passengers waiting at Terminal 1.

The body of a 38-year-old Indian national stranded in Riyadh has been successfully repatriated to Kerala with community and embassy support.

Kuwait shortlists 200 candidates for 90 supervisory roles in cooperative societies as part of its ongoing phased Kuwaitization policy.

Oman Sultan approves the Hafeet Rail project linking the UAE and Oman, offering new cross-border travel options.

India and Saudi Arabia held talks in Riyadh to strengthen labour cooperation and protect the rights of 2.74 million workers.

The GCC Unified Tourist Visa is nearing its launch, bringing simpler multi-country travel across member states soon.