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UAE Projects First Six-Day Weekend of 2027 Around Eid Al Fitr in March
Astronomical projections indicate UAE residents could enjoy a six-day weekend for Eid Al Fitr in March 2027 as the first…
Kuwait Highlights Rise in Female Judges During UN Address on Gender Progress
Kuwait reaffirmed women's empowerment as a national priority and pillar of sustainable development in a UN committee session on October…
ADAFSA Strategy Sets Path to Lift Abu Dhabi Food Self-Sufficiency to 70 Percent by 2040
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority unveiled a new Agricultural Transformation Strategy on October 6, 2026, that aims…
Makkah Defence Pact Members Authorise Rapid Military Deployment in Saudi Arabia
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye agreed on October 5, 2026 to rapidly deploy military forces to the kingdom under the…
White & Case Operations Veteran Jennifer Parks Tapped as Baker McKenzie Global Chief Operating Officer
Jennifer Parks will join Baker McKenzie as global chief operating officer this month after more than a decade leading Asia-Pacific…
FANR Board Endorses Nuclear Enforcement Regulation and AI Initiatives
The Board of Management for the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation reviewed key updates and approved a new enforcement regulation…
Tokenized Private Credit Fund Targets GCC SME Gap as NEOPAY Buys Noon Payments Stake
Zamanat sponsored a DIFC-based tokenized private credit fund targeting up to 100 million dollars to address the GCC's 250 billion…
Child and Domestic Worker Rescued After Falling Into Open Well in Fujairah
A child and domestic worker were rescued from an open indoor well at a home in Fujairah this week with…
UAE Labour Law Details Six Requirements for Jobseekers Before Dubai Relocation
Emirates 24|7 outlined on October 6 2026 six essential UAE labour regulations that jobseekers must follow before moving to Dubai…
Kuwait Minister Clarifies Regulatory Focus of New Charity Decree-Law
On October 5, 2026, Social Affairs Minister Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah told charity representatives that Kuwait's recently published law aims to…
UAE Activates Mandatory Pre-Load Cargo Filings as Dubai Imposes 30-Day Free Zone Re-Export Rule
The UAE brought its Maritime Pre-Load Cargo Information programme into full force on October 1, 2026, requiring shipping lines and…
ADNOC Trading to Deliver Two Million Tonnes of LNG to Thailand’s Gulf Group From 2027
On October 5, 2026, ADNOC announced a multi-year sales and purchase agreement with Thailand's Gulf Group under which ADNOC Trading…
Zamanat Sponsors Tokenized Private Credit Fund to Tap GCC SME Financing Gap
DIFC-based Zamanat announced on September 15, 2026 that it is sponsoring a tokenized private credit fund targeting up to $100…
Kuwait Minister Urges Charities to Prioritize Domestic Market for Aid
Kuwait's Minister of Social Affairs called on charity organizations October 5, 2026 to direct more of their proceeds toward the…
EU AMLA Finalises Standards on Due Diligence and Cross-Border Group Supervision
On 1 October 2026 the EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority issued final draft regulatory technical standards on customer due diligence and…