Jobs & Salaries
Tamil Nadu Workers Trapped in Dubai Over Wage Theft
Four Indian steel fixers in Dubai claim their employer confiscated passports and withheld wages, facing deportation as permits expire.
9 November 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
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Gulf & World
Saudi Boosts Engineering Saudization Quota to 35%
Saudi Arabia is increasing the mandatory Saudization quota for 94 technical engineering roles to 35% by May 2027, impacting private sector hiring.
9 November 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Gemini AI Tops Search Trends in UAE and Saudi Arabia
Google's MENA report shows Gemini AI is the leading search trend in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, impacting the regional job market.
9 November 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
UAE Launches Zero Bureaucracy Work Permit Reforms
MoHRE introduces zero bureaucracy reforms to simplify work permit applications, reducing paperwork and speeding up processing for expats and employers.
9 November 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Burj Khalifa Lights Up for Diwali Amidst Indian Expat Labor Woes
Burj Khalifa celebrates Diwali with spectacular lights, but Indian expats in the UAE and Saudi Arabia face growing labor and wage challenges.
8 November 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia Overhauls Qiwa Platform to Boost Expat Job Mobility
Saudi Arabia's Qiwa platform updates allow expats to transfer jobs after 12 months without employer consent. Learn about the new visa rules.
8 November 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Gemini AI Search Trends Surge in UAE and Saudi Arabia
Gemini AI search trends are surging in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with 85% of UAE workers now using AI at work.
8 November 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Saudi Arabia Unveils New Concurrent Family Visas for Skilled Expats
Highly skilled professionals in Saudi Arabia can now process family visas alongside their work permits to support Vision 2030 talent retention.
8 November 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Riyadh Interceptions Spark Expat Safety Fears on X
Expatriates express growing anxiety on social media following recent drone and missile interceptions in Riyadh amid rising regional tensions.
8 November 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Architecture Student Killed in Tragic Dubai Road Accident
21-year-old Naifa Balkees died in Al Rashidiya, Dubai, after being struck by a car while dealing with a tyre puncture.
7 November 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kerala Court Orders NORKA to Review 233% Insurance Hike
The Kerala High Court has ordered NORKA to review a 233% hike in insurance premiums for Gulf expats following a legal challenge.
7 November 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
UAE Permits In-Country Entry Visa to Residency Conversion
Expats can now convert most entry visas to residence permits in the UAE without leaving the country, saving time and costs.
7 November 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Gulf Expats Raise Alarm Over Salary and Job Security
Expatriates across the Gulf are raising alarms on social media regarding wage stability, sudden visa cancellations, and nationalisation policies.
7 November 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
New Saudi Job Localization Mandate for 69 Key Roles
Saudi Arabia has enforced a new localization mandate for 69 administrative and support roles to boost Saudization under Vision 2030.
6 November 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia Fast-Tracks Family Visas for Skilled Workers
Highly skilled workers in Saudi Arabia can now apply for family visas alongside their work visas to ease the relocation process.
6 November 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
2026 Expat Salary Benchmarks: UAE, Saudi and Qatar
New 2026 data reveals salary benchmarks for skilled trades and mid-level professionals across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
5 November 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Qatar Debunks Viral Videos of Mass Expat Exodus
Officials clarify that viral videos showing crowds at Hamad International Airport were actually part of emergency drills, not a mass exodus.
5 November 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Khaleej Times Launches 'Global Indians of the UAE' Series
Khaleej Times and Standard Chartered unveil 'Global Indians of the UAE' to celebrate second-generation Indian professionals in the Emirates.
5 November 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia Updates Qiwa Rules for Job Transfers
Saudi Arabia has updated Qiwa platform rules regarding job transfers, visa quotas, and digital contract authentication for expatriates.
5 November 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Visa & Residency
Saudi Visit Visa for GCC Residents: No Profession Rules
Saudi Arabia has scrapped profession-based restrictions for GCC residents applying for visit visas, easing travel for tourism and Umrah.
4 November 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Cuts Umrah Visa Entry Window to Just 30 Days
Saudi Arabia has shortened the Umrah visa entry window to 30 days. Learn how this affects your travel plans and how to avoid visa cancellation.
4 November 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Eases Visa Rules for GCC Residents as Aramco Profits Surge
Saudi Arabia opens visit visas to all GCC residents regardless of profession as Aramco reports a massive 34.5% surge in quarterly profits.
4 November 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
UAE Salary Benchmarks: Massive Savings for Indian Expats
New 2026 salary benchmarks show Indian expats in the UAE can earn significantly more than domestic roles, especially with company-provided benefits.
4 November 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia Caps New Startup Expat Visas at Five
New Saudi Arabia regulations cap expatriate work visas for startups under two years old to five, aiming to boost Saudization under Vision 2030.
3 November 2026 · 3 minLov Singh