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KUWAIT RESIDENCY FEE INCREASE
Saudi Arabia to require Premium Residency holders to obtain dedicated work permitsSaudi Arabia's Premium Residency holders must now secure a dedicated work permit via the Qiwa digital platform, costing SR100. This new req...
Trump administration challenges judge’s order on $100,000 H-1B visa feeThe Trump administration is appealing a federal judge's decision that invalidated a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. A Boston court...
Kuwait temporarily suspends issuance of commercial visit visas for all nationalitiesKuwait has temporarily halted the issuance of commercial visit visas for all nationalities, impacting business travel. This suspension, wit...
Kuwait temporarily closes airspace after Iranian attacks, flights divertedKuwait's airspace is now open after a temporary closure on Thursday. This action followed Iranian attacks that impacted the Gulf region. Ku...
Water cut off for thousands of Iranians after US strikes: State mediaUS strikes on two reservoirs in Sirik, Iran, have left 20,000 residents without drinking water amid extreme heat. The attacks, in retaliati...
Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, bans 27 othersKuwait has restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries, prohibiting hiring from 27 others under new Interior Ministry r...
7 OPEC+ nations announce second straight 188,000 bpd output increase for JulySeven OPEC+ nations will boost oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in July 2026, marking a second consecutive monthly increase. This ...
Kuwait launches online visa service for domestic workers, drivers; revises sponsorship rulesKuwait has introduced a new digital service for managing domestic workers and drivers. Citizens and expatriates can now use the Sahel app f...
US weighs seizing Iranian assets to rebuild Gulf states hit by Tehran's attacksThe U.S. plans to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs following recent Iranian attacks. Treasury Secretary Sc...
US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones, in latest Gulf flare-upU.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites after shooting down four Iranian drones targeting maritime traffic near the Strait of Hormuz...
Kuwait says new Iran attack 'dangerous escalation'Kuwait has strongly condemned recent attacks originating from Iran. The Gulf state declared these actions a direct threat to the lives of i...
IndiGo suspends Kuwait flights until further notice due to airspace closureIndiGo has suspended all flights to and from Kuwait indefinitely due to the ongoing closure of Kuwaiti airspace. The airline is closely mon...
Kuwait intercepts 'hostile' missile, drone attacks days after fatal airport strikeKuwaiti air defenses are actively intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks, following a recent drone strike that killed an Indian nat...
Iran's deadly attack on Kuwait airport injures 63: health ministryAn Iranian attack on Kuwait's airport wounded at least 63 people on Wednesday, the health ministry said, with authorities earlier reporting...
Indian envoy visits mortuary, injured nationals after Kuwait airport attack kills compatriotIndia's Ambassador to Kuwait visited the mortuary and hospitals after an Indian national was killed and others injured in an attack on Kuwa...
Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks but Trump says deal closeMiddle East war negotiations face setbacks as Iran reports no tangible progress. Renewed US and Iranian strikes have strained a fragile cea...
Iran fires missiles, US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talksIran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the headquarters of the US Navy's 5th Fleet in Bahrain and another country in ...
Indian national killed in Kuwait airport drone attack; embassy extends support to familyAn Indian national tragically lost their life during an Iranian missile and drone attack on Kuwait International Airport. The Indian Embass...
Forget rising fuel costs, Delhi-NCR apartment residents may soon face higher maintenance billsHousing societies across NCR are reassessing maintenance charges after revised minimum wages significantly increased manpower costs for sec...
Planning to move to Japan? Residency and PR applications may soon cost moreJapan is raising fees for foreign residents seeking to renew or change their status. New caps are set at 100,000 yen for standard permits a...