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Qatar Supreme Judicial Council Reaches Midpoint in Designs for New Courts Facilities
The Supreme Judicial Council announced on Sunday that it has completed more than 50 percent of designs for the new…
Saudi Arabia Coach Highlights Fatigue After Reaching Gulf Cup Final
Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis blamed player fatigue stemming from the condensed schedule for his team's challenging path to the…
Non-Oil Growth Drives UAE GDP Up 3 Percent in First Quarter of 2026
The UAE economy expanded by 3 percent in the first quarter of 2026 to Dh485 billion while non-oil activities grew…
UAE Banking Law Shifts Focus to Depositor Safeguards Amid Shareholder Concerns
A new UAE federal law that took effect in September 2025 has expanded the Central Bank of the UAE's resolution…
Bahrain Parliamentary Delegation Signs Funding Agreement with IPU for AI Regulation Support
A delegation from Bahrain's Parliamentary Division signed a funding agreement with the Inter-Parliamentary Union on October 3 2026 to advance…
AkzoNobel Agrees to Sell Southeast Asia Decorative Paints Business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 Billion
AkzoNobel announced on October 5, 2026, that it signed binding agreements to sell its Decorative Paints operations in seven countries…
QCC Official Details Criteria Used to Shape UAE Food and Beverage Rules
Dr. Simon Miller of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council outlined the multi-criteria evaluation process for new food and…
High-Risk AI Systems Face Stricter Controls Under Malaysia Governance Bill Slated for Early 2027
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo told parliament on October 5, 2026 that the AI Governance Bill will impose enhanced safety…
UAE Commercial Space Push Gains Momentum with Altair-1 Orbit and Asteroid Probe Readiness
UAE's first commercial satellite Altair-1 reached orbit on October 1, 2026, while the Technology Innovation Institute prepared its asteroid mission…
Twelve Saudi Agencies Establish Strict Standards for Recreational Weapon and Firework Imports
Saudi Arabia introduced a unified regulatory guide approved by 12 government entities on October 3 2026 that imposes detailed licensing…
Ministry of Interior Deports 9992 Violators Following 11819 Arrests in Weekly Saudi Campaign
The Saudi Ministry of Interior deported 9992 violators between September 24 and 30 2026 after arresting 11819 people for residency…
Sara Khraibut Becomes First GCC Dentist to Claim US Kramer Scholar Award
On October 3, 2026, the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation named Kuwaiti dentist Sara Khraibut the recipient of the Dr.…
Kuwait Recalls Landmark Agreements With Iraq and Bahrain on October 4
Kuwait Times highlighted on October 4 several key historical deals that occurred on this date including the 1963 restoration of…
UAE Labour Law Limits Rejection of Inter-Emirate Transfers Over Transport Costs
On October 4, 2026, Khaleej Times reported that employees may not reject inter-emirate transfers solely because employers do not cover…
Kuwait Enacts Unified Media Law Extending Oversight to Social Media Advertising
Kuwait on Sunday published Decree-Law No. 102 of 2026 establishing a comprehensive Media Regulation Law that brings social media advertising…