Gulf & World
Oman Imposes Death Penalty for Drug Smuggling Under New Law
Oman enacted Royal Decree 67/2026 imposing the death penalty for aggravated drug smuggling and strict penalties for possession.
11 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Arab Times UAE
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Gulf & World
Oman Enacts Strict New Anti-Drug Law With Death Penalty
Oman introduces a strict new anti-drug law featuring severe penalties and the death penalty for serious trafficking offenses.
11 September 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Oman To Hire 10,000 Workers From Bangladesh For Farming And Fishing
Oman signed an agreement to recruit 10,000 Bangladeshi workers for the agriculture and fisheries sectors.
11 September 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Stop! Avoid Qatar Business Visa Job Trap
Indian professionals are warned against taking permanent jobs in Qatar on business or visit visas.
11 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Massive Dubai Job Alert: GESCO Announces Two-Day MEP Recruitment Drive
GESCO is holding a two-day walk-in recruitment drive in Dubai on September 11 and 12, 2026, for experienced MEP professionals.
11 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Oman Officially Removes 60-Year Age Limit For Expatriate Work Permits
Oman has officially removed the 60-year age limit for issuing and renewing work permits for foreign employees in the private sector.
11 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Traffic & Fines
Saudi Arabia Sets Strict 90-Day Limit For GCC Cars With November 23 Deadline
Saudi Arabia implements a new 90-day limit for GCC-plated vehicles with a strict regularization deadline set for November 23, 2026.
11 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
Oman Central Bank Sets September 21 Deadline for Exchanging Old Banknotes
Oman Central Bank warns residents to exchange old pre-2020 banknotes by September 21, 2026, or they will become worthless.
11 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Oman Signs Deal to Hire 10,000 Workers from Bangladesh
Oman agreed to recruit 10,000 workers from Bangladesh for agriculture and fisheries industries.
10 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Saudi Arabia Sets Strict 30-Day Hiring Rule for Private Sector Jobs
Saudi private sector employers must now notify job applicants of their interview results within 30 days.
10 September 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
Dubai Migrant Workers Office Now Accepts Card Payments For Walk-in Services
MWO-Dubai will accept card payments for walk-in services starting September 14, 2026, replacing the cash-only system.
10 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
Amazing Study Reveals 44 Percent of Wealthy UAE Expats Plan to Retire Right Here
A new study reveals that 44 percent of affluent UAE expatriates plan to retire in the Emirates due to strong financial savings and stability.
10 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh