Eid al Fitr 2026: How employees can turn 4 days of leave into a 9-day holiday

UAE Eid Al Fitr 2026: How 4 Days of Leave Can Unlock a 9-Day Dream Holiday As Eid al Fitr approaches at the end of Ramadan 2026 in the United Arab Emirates, residents and workers are already planning how to get the most out of the official holiday period. With the UAE government confirming a […]

British passport holders in UAE and the Gulf warned: New UK travel rules could disrupt next trip for expats or dual nationals

Passport Panic? What the UK’s New Rules Mean for Dual Nationals in the Gulf From February 25, 2026, the United Kingdom has implemented sweeping changes to its border entry system that are complicating travel for British citizens with dual nationality, including those living in the United Arab Emirates and other parts of the world. The […]

Kuwait citizenship scam exposed: Granddad named mastermind in shocking nationality forgery case

Kuwait Citizenship Forgery: How a Family’s Lies Led to Mass Revocations and National Scandal? In a striking development that underscores Kuwait’s intensified scrutiny of nationality claims, authorities have uncovered a complex citizenship forgery scheme involving multiple generations of one family, leading to mass citizenship revocations and criminal charges. The case, which began not with a […]

Can’t afford that flight ticket today? Jazeera Airways says Fly Now, Pay Later

Fly Now, Pay Later? Jazeera Airways Just Changed Travel in Kuwait In a major move set to reshape travel affordability in the Gulf, Jazeera Airways has become the first Kuwaiti airline to introduce a “Fly Now, Pay Later” payment option, enabling passengers to book flights and pay for them in manageable installments rather than one […]

Kuwait intensifies nationwide security crackdown: Drugs, crime, illegal businesses targeted

Kuwait’s Crime Surge: What’s Behind the Intensified Security Crackdown? Kuwaiti authorities have recently launched an intensified nationwide security crackdown aimed at confronting an apparent surge in crime and enforcing legal standards across the country. From drug seizures and narcotics arrests to violent incidents and unlicensed commercial operations, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and other security […]

Kuwait road rage crackdown: 45 reckless drivers arrested, 19 teens referred in nationwide safety campaign

Kuwait Traffic Crackdown: 45 Reckless Drivers Arrested, 19 Juveniles Referred In an assertive bid to curb reckless driving and youth-related offenses, Kuwaiti authorities have wrapped up a major nationwide security and traffic safety campaign that resulted in 45 reckless drivers arrested and 19 juveniles referred to legal authorities over recent days. The Ministry of Interior […]

What is Singapore-India-Gulf subsea cable system that UAE’s du is investing in for high data connectivity?

du to invest in the subsea fibre optic network that will link six key locations, with landing points in Kalba in the UAE, Muscat in Oman, Mumbai and Chennai in India, Kedah in Malaysia and Singapore. In a major step for the UAE’s digital infrastructure ambitions, telecom provider du has announced a strategic partnership to […]

Beyond Silicon Valley: India and UAE are building a new human-centric AI model

India UAE AI Partnership: Human-Centric AI Collaboration for Social Welfare and Growth In 2026, two of Asia’s fastest-advancing digital economies, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are deepening their collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI), moving beyond commercial interests toward a shared vision of human-centric AI that emphasises social welfare, responsible governance, equitable growth and […]

Big relief for UAE OFWs: Department of Migrant Workers rolls out new digital reforms for faster services

DMW Digital Reforms: Faster Services for OFWs in UAE and Globally The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has unveiled a sweeping set of digital reforms aimed at speeding up services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), including those in key destinations like the United Arab Emirates, as part of a broader effort to […]

Best skills to learn for GCC jobs in 2026: What employers are really hiring for in the Gulf, from AI to cloud, cybersecurity and more

Top 2026 Skills for GCC Job Market: AI, Data, Cybersecurity and More As GCC economies accelerate towards digital-first, knowledge-driven growth, the skills that employers are looking for in 2026 have shifted dramatically. From Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 projects to the UAE’s AI-led governance push, hiring priorities across the Gulf are increasingly shaped by technology adoption, […]