Gulf & World
Kuwait Salary Complaints Surge: 10,000 Firms Suspended
Kuwait's PAM reports a surge in salary complaints via the Sahel app, leading to the suspension of 10,000 companies for unpaid wages.
22 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
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#Expat Life
Gulf & World
Google Launches Gemini AI Search Across MENA
Google rolls out Gemini 2.5-powered AI Search Mode in the MENA region, enabling multimodal queries for users in the UAE and beyond.
22 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Oman to Mandate RO 5,000 Guarantee for Recruitment Agencies
Oman's Ministry of Labour introduces new rules for recruitment agencies, including a RO 5,000 guarantee and Omani ownership requirements by 2027.
21 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Expat Ordered to Pay KD 3,000 for Insulting Kuwait Doctor
A Kuwaiti court has ordered an expat to pay KD 3,000 in compensation to an Al-Amiri Hospital doctor following an incident of verbal abuse.
20 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia Unveils New Paid Parking Regulations
Saudi Arabia drafts new paid parking regulations featuring SAR 2-3 hourly rates, grace periods, and holiday exemptions to reduce urban congestion.
20 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Saudi Arabia Fast-Tracks Family Visas for Professionals
Saudi Arabia introduces concurrent family entry visas for skilled professionals, allowing families to join workers without waiting for Iqama.
20 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Bahrain Permits Expats Temporary Second Jobs for 90 Days
Bahrain's LMRA introduces new rules allowing eligible foreign workers to take temporary assignments with a second employer for up to 90 days.
20 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Indian Embassies Rally to Support Expats After Attacks
Indian embassies and community groups provide medical and consular aid to Indian expats in the Gulf following the October 10 attacks.
20 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Muscat Bans Mixed Family and Bachelor Housing
Muscat Municipality enforces strict rules banning mixed family and bachelor housing in residential areas to prevent overcrowding.
20 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Jobs & Salaries
Oman Unveils Strict New Expat Recruitment Rules for 2027
Oman introduces new recruitment regulations for expats, including a RO 5,000 agency guarantee and strict worker protections starting January 2027.
20 October 2026 · 4 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kuwait Boosts 'Report Me' Tool to Fight Labor Violations
Kuwait's PAM enhances the 'Report Me' service on the Sahel app to help migrant workers report illegal fees and recruitment agency violations.
19 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kerala Expat Dies of Sudden Heart Attack in Bahrain
44-year-old Jibu George passed away following a sudden heart attack in Bahrain, highlighting health risks for Indian expats in the Gulf.
19 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Money & Banking
RAKEZ and RAKBANK Launch 60-Minute Business Account Opening
RAKEZ and RAKBANK introduce a 60-minute business account opening service for UAE entrepreneurs with zero fees and cashback offers.
19 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kuwait to End Paper Vehicle Insurance: Beema Digital System Mandatory
Kuwait's IRU announces mandatory digital vehicle insurance via the Beema platform starting October 25, 2026, ending all paper-based policies.
19 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Bahrain Permits 90-Day Temporary Work Assignments for Expats
Bahrain's LMRA introduces new rules allowing foreign workers to take 90-day temporary assignments with different employers.
19 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Bahrain Expats to Shift to Private Healthcare from Nov 1
Bahraini expatriates will transition from Salmaniya Medical Complex to private providers starting November 1 under a new mandatory insurance scheme.
19 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Bahrain to Move Expats to Private Healthcare from October 31
Bahrain will launch a mandatory National Health Insurance Programme on October 31, 2026, moving expatriates to private healthcare providers.
18 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Oman Unveils Strict New Recruitment Agency Regulations
Oman introduces new recruitment agency regulations to protect expatriate workers and curb exploitation starting January 2027.
18 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Abu Dhabi Launches ‘My Home is Safe’ Fire Safety Drive
Abu Dhabi Civil Defence launches the 'My Home is Safe' program to provide fire safety and first aid training for families and domestic workers.
18 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Kerala Expat Jibu George Dies of Heart Attack in Bahrain
44-year-old Jibu George from Kerala died following a sudden heart attack in Bahrain. Repatriation efforts are currently underway.
18 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Indian Embassy Abu Dhabi to Host Community Open House
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi hosts an Open House on Oct 30 to discuss labor, consular, and welfare issues with the community.
18 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Qatar Warns Employers: Return Passports or Face QR25,000 Fine
Qatar's Ministry of Interior warns employers that withholding worker passports without written consent can result in fines up to QR25,000.
18 October 2026 · 2 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Azizi's New Worker Housing Projects for 31,000 Staff
Azizi Developments is launching major worker housing projects in Dubai and Sharjah to house 31,000 staff with top-tier facilities.
17 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
Gulf & World
Azizi Launches Massive Housing for 31,000 Workers in UAE
Azizi Developments begins construction on massive workforce communities in Dubai and Sharjah to house over 31,000 employees.
17 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh