Guides

Kuwait driving licence for expats in 2026: salary, degree and residency rules, converting a foreign licence, documents, fees and the MOI/Sahel process.

UAE VAT 2026 guide: the 5% rate, AED 375k mandatory and AED 187.5k voluntary registration, zero-rated vs exempt supplies, EmaraTax filing and penalties.

Oman tourist eVisa 2026: ROP portal steps, visa types, durations, fees in OMR, visa-free and GCC-resident entry, plus requirements and tips.

How Qatar's Hayya platform works in 2026: tourist and GCC-resident visas, visa-free nationalities, visa on arrival, fees, duration and how to apply online.

How Saudi Arabia's Nitaqat colour bands and Saudization quotas work in 2026, the latest sector decisions, Qiwa rules, and what they mean for expat jobs.

Connect DEWA electricity and water in Dubai 2026: activation steps, documents, deposits, fees, the housing fee, paying bills and Abu Dhabi ADDC.

How Kuwait private-sector end-of-service indemnity is calculated in 2026, plus resignation vs termination rules, notice periods, leave, hours and rights.

Your 2026 guide to the Doha Metro: Red, Green and Gold lines, fares and Travel Cards, hours, Metrolink feeder buses, key stations and rider tips.

Riyadh Metro 2026 guide: the six lines and colours, fares and ticket types, the Darb card and app, operating hours, key stations, and rider tips.

UAE corporate tax 2026: the 0%/9% brackets, AED 375,000 threshold, free zone income, Small Business Relief, EmaraTax registration, filing and penalties.

How Bahrain's LMRA work permit works in 2026: employer steps to issue and renew, fees and monthly levy, the flexi-permit status, medical and expat rights.

How expats convert a foreign driving licence in Oman with the ROP in 2026: which nationalities skip the test, documents, eye test, fees and renewal.