Gulf Briefing

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Kuwait expat health insurance 2026: the Afya/Dhaman fee, what it covers vs private plans, hospitals, retiree cover, and how to pay via Sahel.