Kuwait Manpower Authority issues final reminder for June 30 expat visa transfer deadline
Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower warns expatriates to finalize internal visa and work permit transfers before the hard deadline on June 30, 2026.
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Qatar expands national service to expat residents with cash incentives and residency paths
Qatar has opened its national service program to foreign residents born in the country, offering monthly cash allowances and potential pathways to permanent residency.
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Qatar expands national service eligibility to expat residents offering pathway to permanent residency
Qatar has expanded its national service programme to include eligible expatriate residents, offering priority military recruitment and a pathway to permanent residency.
Read moreAl Salam Bank launches exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign offering cash prizes to residents
Bahrain’s Al Salam Bank has launched a World Cup 2026 campaign, offering expatriates and citizens BD5,000 cash prizes and exclusive Visa rewards.
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Indian embassy in Muscat coordinates search and rescue for missing expat sailors off Oman coast
The Indian Embassy in Muscat is closely coordinating with Omani authorities in a search and rescue operation for three expatriate sailors missing off the coast.
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Kuwait Interior Ministry restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries
Kuwait has implemented new labor regulations restricting domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries to strengthen sector oversight.
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Bahrain LMRA intensifies nationwide labor compliance inspections to protect market stability
Bahrain’s LMRA conducted nearly 4,000 inspections in May, resulting in the deportation of 324 irregular workers to maintain labor market stability.
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Qatar Ministry of Interior concludes temporary extension policy for entry visas
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has officially ended its temporary entry visa extension policy, returning the state to standard immigration processing.
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UAE Filipino expat community rallies following 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao
Filipino residents in the UAE are checking on families and organizing community support networks following a major 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao.
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Qatar enforces mandatory midday outdoor work ban for summer season
Qatar has instituted its mandatory midday summer outdoor work ban to protect industrial laborers from extreme seasonal heat.
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GCC unified tourist visa moves closer to implementation across all six member states
The single application Unified GCC Tourist Visa progresses toward implementation, promising simplified travel and reduced entry costs across the Gulf network.
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