Gulf & World
Ajman Launches Pilot Rules for Bachelor and Shared Housing
Ajman Municipality starts a pilot program to regulate bachelor and shared housing in five districts to improve safety and occupancy standards.
3 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
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Gulf & World
New 4,300sqm Park Unveiled at Al Ain's Iconic Clock Roundabout
Al Ain City Municipality unveils a massive new green park featuring cycling paths and walking trails at the iconic Clock Roundabout.
3 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
RAK Police Safety Briefing for Ceramic Company Contractors
Ras Al Khaimah Police held an awareness session for ceramic company contractors on workplace safety and preventing cybercrime.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Visionary Educator and Nine Gulf Schools Founder Dies at 78
Visionary educator and founder of Nine Gulf Schools, NK Ramachandran Menon, passes away at 78, leaving a massive educational legacy in the UAE and Gulf.
3 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Bahrain mandates local health insurance for dependent visas
Bahrain's LMRA now requires local health insurance for all new family visa and dependent residency applications. Learn how this affects your family.
2 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kerala Technician Wins Dh655,341 After Ajman Crash
A Kerala technician receives Dh655,341 in compensation after losing a leg in an Ajman accident, but his legal team is fighting for more.
2 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
UAE Court Awards Expat Dh655k After Tragic Leg Amputation
A Dubai court has awarded Dh655,341 to a Malayali expat following a vehicle accident in Ajman that led to his leg amputation.
2 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
ISB Riffa Campus Launches Free Real-Time Bus Tracking
Parents at the Indian School Bahrain Riffa campus can now monitor school bus locations live via the DC Parent App for free.
2 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Cardiff Indian School Launches in Al Khor, Qatar
Cardiff Indian School has launched in Al Khor, Qatar, offering a full CBSE curriculum from K-12 to serve the local Indian community.
2 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kuwait Launches 'Ballegh' Feature on Sahel App for Complaints
Kuwait residents can now report issues to eight government agencies using the new Ballegh feature on the Sahel app.
2 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Qatar Warns Expats: Heavy Fines for Illegal Businesses and Phone Use
Expats in Qatar face significant fines for unlicensed home businesses, using mobile phones while driving, and littering in public areas.
2 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Bahrain Makes Golden Residency Work Permit Renewal Instant
Bahrain's LMRA has digitized Golden Residency work permit renewals, making the process instant and reducing required documentation by 50 percent.
1 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Abu Dhabi Extends Occupancy Certificate Deadline for Old Buildings
Abu Dhabi DMT extends the occupancy certificate deadline for buildings over 30 years old to Nov 2026. Learn about potential fines and tenant impacts.
1 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
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 · 1 minLov Singh
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 · 2 minLov Singh
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 · 3 minLov Singh
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 · 3 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
Oman Slashes VAT to 0% on 1,546 Essential Goods
Oman introduces 0% VAT on 1,546 food, medical, and veterinary items to combat rising living costs starting October 2026.
1 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kuwait Launches KWPS to Monitor Private Sector Salaries
The Central Bank of Kuwait introduces the KWPS platform to oversee salaries for 1.84 million workers and prevent wage theft.
1 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Oman Unveils New Freehold Property and Residency Rules
Oman introduces new regulations allowing non-Omanis to own freehold property and gain residency in special economic zones.
1 October 2026 · 1 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Oman Removes VAT on 1,546 Essential Items
Oman Tax Authority eliminates 5% VAT on food, medicine, and veterinary products to reduce the cost of living for residents.
1 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Dubai Law: Expats Can Reclaim Unused Shared Housing Rent
New Dubai Law No. 4 of 2026 allows expats to terminate shared housing contracts and reclaim unused rent with 30 days' notice.
1 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Oman Removes Sponsor Requirement for Property Owners
New Royal Oman Police rules allow foreign property owners to secure residency permits without a local sponsor. Learn about the new rules and benefits.
30 September 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
UAE Fuel Prices Surge Up to 16% in October
UAE fuel prices will increase for the third straight month in October 2026, with some rates jumping by as much as 16 percent.
30 September 2026 · 2 minLov Singh