Two men sit along the corniche in Oman's capital Muscat on February 5, 2026.

OMR100 million labour fines waived in 2025

Labour Minister says 2025 amnesty helps firms and workers regularise status

Uber buys Getir’s Turkish delivery firm from Mubadala

Deal with Mubadala reinforces Uber’s continued investment in Turkey

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Seven teachers suspended pending misconduct probes

Three-month suspensions ordered pending investigations into ethics breaches

A general view of the Kuwait city skyline.

8 Lebanese hospitals blacklisted over terrorism links

Decision follows measures enforcing UN Security Council resolutions

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Three killed, three injured in multi-vehicle accident

The three victims were pronounced dead at the scene

The crash occurred earlier in the day, prompting an emergency response from rescue and medical teams.

New residency fees, conditions set for expat families

Kuwait reshapes family residency rules amid wider immigration overhauls

Kuwait grants extended family permits but tightens oversight on dependents

Syria, Saudi Arabia announce airline, $1b telecom deals

New low-cost carrier and major telecoms project back Syria’s post-war rebuilding drive

Riyadh-backed investments aim to restore connectivity and spur post-war economic recovery.

UAE welcomes US-Iran talks in Sultanate of Oman

UAE expresses its hope that these consultations will yield positive outcomes

A photograph shows copies of Iranian daily newspapers reporting on the first round of talks between Iran and the United States at a kiosk in Tehran on February 7, 2026.

Roblox’s AI age checks spark new safety concerns

Mandatory chat verification exposes technical flaws as GCC scrutiny of child safety grows

Roblox’s AI age checks are backfiring, spark fresh concerns for UAE parents

Costs of Qatar’s 10-year residency vs UAE Golden Visa

What long-term residency gets you in Qatar, compared to UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia

Qatar 10-year residency vs UAE Golden Visa, GCC long-term visas: Costs, compared

External loudspeakers banned in Kuwait during Ramadan

The measure is part of a framework to regulate Ramadan-related activities

Grand Mosque in Kuwait City.

Why UAE has become a global hub for peace negotiations

In a fractured world, UAE offers what great powers cannot: trust, neutrality and access

The physical location of talks affects diplomatic outcomes because peace negotiations are not sterile political transactions. They are human encounters shaped by fear, suspicion, and political calculation.

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