Guides

UAE ILOE unemployment insurance 2026: who must register, the two premium tiers (AED 5 or 10/month), payouts and the AED 400 and AED 200 fines for non-payment.

How to write a CV for Gulf jobs in 2026: the personal details, photo and visa-status norms, ATS keywords, length and mistakes expats make applying in the GCC.

How to set up a business in Qatar's free zones in 2026: QFZ, QFC and Media City Qatar compared on 100% ownership, tax, sectors, costs and steps.

How to get around Muscat and Oman in 2026: Mwasalat buses, cashless smartcard, fares, intercity coaches, airport transfers, taxis and ride-hailing apps.

How to use Kuwait's PACI services in 2026: update your address, activate the Kuwait Mobile ID, use the Sahel app and your digital Civil ID, step by step.

Saudi tourist eVisa 2026 guide: eligible nationalities, visa on arrival, GCC residents, fees, validity and what the visa allows, including Umrah via Nusuk.

Renew your UAE residence visa in 2026: work and family visa steps, Emirates ID, medical test, documents, fees and grace period via ICP/GDRFA online.

How Bahrain's SEHATI scheme works for expats in 2026: mandatory insurance status, public fees, private plans, employer duties and how to access care.

Oman Labour Law 2026: end-of-service gratuity under Royal Decree 53/2023, notice periods, annual leave, working hours and expat worker rights explained.

How to get around Doha in 2026: Karwa taxi fares, Uber, buses, the Karwa Smartcard, free Metrolink feeder buses, airport transfers and practical tips.

How Saudi end-of-service is calculated in 2026, the 2025 labour law changes to notice, probation and leave, working hours, GOSI rates and worker rights.

Bahrain eVisa and visit visa 2026: how to apply online, visa types, durations, visa-free and on-arrival nationalities, GCC entry, fees and tips.