expats
- Middle East
UAE allows expats abroad with expired residency to return till March 31
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a temporary measure allowing residents stranded abroad with expired residency permits to return to the country without obtaining a new entry visa. The…
- Middle East
Oman to launch mandatory savings scheme for expat workers from 2027
Muscat: Oman will introduce a compulsory savings scheme for expatriate employees starting in 2027, part of a wider set of reforms designed to improve financial security for the country’s foreign workforce. The…
- Middle East
Kuwait to roll out freelance visa for expats
Kuwait City: Kuwait is moving to introduce a regulated freelance visa for expat workers as part of efforts to reform its labour market and curb the long-standing trade in residency permits. The…
- Middle East
Kuwait sets six-month overseas stay limit for expats
Kuwait City: Kuwait has introduced new residency regulations limiting the length of time expat residents may remain outside the country to six consecutive months, as part of a comprehensive update to its…
- Middle East
Kuwait to introduce stricter resident rules, higher visa fee and more
Kuwait: The Ministry of Interior announced an updated residency regulation on Sunday, November 23, which introduced increased visa fees, new stay categories, and stricter rules for dependents and domestic workers. The sweeping…
- Middle East
Oman extends residence card validity to 10 years
Muscat: In a landmark shift, the Sultanate of Oman has extended the validity of residence cards from three years to a maximum of ten years under amendments to the Executive Regulations of…
- Middle East
Expats in Oman get final chance to rectify legal status
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has extended the grace period for expatriates to rectify their legal status, settle fines and financial dues, and regularise employment or residency conditions until December 31.…
- India
Zubeen Garg death case: 3 more Assamese expats from Singapore join probe
Guwahati: Three more Assamese expats, who witnessed cultural icon Zubeen Garg’s dying moments in Singapore, on Monday appeared before the police here in response to the second notice against them, a top…
- Middle East
Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi announces open house for expats
Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi will organise an open house on Friday, September 19, to engage with the Indian community. The session will run from 2 pm to…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to launch voluntary pension, savings scheme for expats
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is preparing to introduce a new voluntary pension and savings scheme that will be available to both citizens and expatriates. The initiative, reported in the…
- Middle East
Repatriation of mortal remains: Indian consulate in Dubai issues guidelines
Dubai: The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai has issued an advisory for the Indian diaspora in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding the repatriation of mortal remains, warning families against…
- Middle East
Kuwait expands family visa validity, scraps salary requirement
Kuwait City: Kuwait has introduced major changes to its visa regulations, allowing expatriates to bring extended family members on visit visas valid for up to one year and removing the long-standing minimum…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s population hits 35.3M in 2024, expats make up 44.4 pc
Riyadh: The total population of Saudi Arabia rose to 35.3 million people by the end of 2024, with citizens accounting for 55.6 percent of the total. The population increased by an estimated…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches skill-based work permit system for expats
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has introduced a new skill-based classification system for expatriate work permits, categorising them into three levels: high-skilled, skilled, and…
- Middle East
Dubai offers special home deals for first-time expat buyers
Dubai: Dubai has launched a new initiative aimed at making homeownership more accessible for first-time buyers, including both Emiratis and expatriates. The First-Time Home Buyer Programme, launched by the Dubai Land Department…
