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Sheikh Mohammed Endorses Single Licensing System for UAE Higher Education Institutions
The UAE on July 16 approved a unified national licensing framework for universities and colleges that establishes a single reference…
UAE Authority Doubles Early Renewal Window for Emirates ID Cards
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security announced on July 16, 2026, that Emirati citizens may renew…
GDRFA Outlines Requirements for UAE Five-Year Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa
Dubai's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs detailed the conditions for the five-year multiple-entry tourist visa on July 16,…
UAE Becomes First Arab Nation to Join Top US Export Control Group
The Bureau of Industry and Security announced on July 10, 2026, that it had reclassified the UAE into Country Group…
Saudi Arabia Updates Nonprofit Rules to Broaden Investments and Strengthen Oversight
On June 30, 2026, Saudi Arabia introduced revised executive regulations for the Law of Civil Society Associations and Organisations that…
Saudi Environment Ministry Proposes Fines of up to 15 Million Riyals for Agriculture Violations
The Saudi Ministry of Environment submitted a proposal on June 24, 2026, to amend the Agriculture Law with fines reaching…
Saudi Arabia to Introduce Mandatory Occupational Health Screenings in Three Phases
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced a three-phase mandatory occupational fitness and non-communicable disease screening initiative on…
Najran Municipality Offers Penalty-Free Path to Correct Old Building Licences
Najran Municipality announced on June 21, 2026, a process for regularising pre-archiving era buildings without permits through engineering verification and…
Qiwa Caps Instant Work Visas at Five for New Saudi Businesses
Saudi Arabia's Qiwa platform limited instant work visas to five for companies operating less than two years on June 18,…
Saudi Traffic Authority Reminds Drivers of Window Tinting Limits and Associated Fines
Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Traffic on June 18, 2026 warned motorists that violations of vehicle window tinting regulations carry…
UAE Cabinet Establishes Minimum Age of 15 for Social Media Access with Strict Safeguards
The UAE Cabinet approved a resolution on June 18, 2026 setting 15 as the minimum age for social media use,…
UAE Establishes Federal Authority to Centralise AI Strategy Data Governance and Digital Services
The UAE established the Federal Authority for Artificial Intelligence and Data on June 14 2026 merging multiple offices into a…
Sultan Haitham Issues Royal Decree Updating GCC Insurance Protection System
Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued Royal Decree No. 65/2026 on June 17, 2026, amending the unified system that extends…
Saudi Cabinet Endorses Changes to Counter-Terrorism and Financing Statutes
Saudi Arabia's Council of Ministers approved amendments to the Law on Combating Terrorism and Its Financing together with its implementing…
UAE Pension Authority Details Excluded Service Periods and Salary Combination Exceptions
The General Authority for Pensions and Social Security on June 16, 2026, specified four service periods excluded from pension subscription…