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Saudi Arabia Bans Light Vehicle Imports From 29 Manufacturers Over Fuel Economy Plans
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organisation banned imports of new light vehicles from 29 manufacturers on June 16, 2026…
Federal National Council Refers UAE Draft Laws on Genetic Resources and Heritage to Review Committees
On June 14, 2026, the UAE Federal National Council referred two government draft laws on plant genetic resources for food…
Oman Shura Council Examines Unified GCC Volunteer Work Law in Legislative Review
Oman's Shura Council on June 9, 2026 reviewed a draft unified law aimed at regulating volunteer work across GCC countries…
Qatar Education Ministry Expands Fee Exemptions for Non-Qatari Students
Qatar's Minister of Education and Higher Education approved Ministerial Decision No. 5 of 2026 on June 8 that adds holders…
UAE Ministry Sets June 15 Start for Annual Midday Outdoor Work Ban
The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced June 4, 2026, that this year's midday work ban for outdoor…
Bahrain Shura Committee Completes Review of GCC Unified Road Transport Law Among Two Dozen Reports
Bahrain's Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security Committee finished its review of Decree-Law 35 of 2025 approving the Unified GCC…
Ajman Enacts New Law to Introduce Flexible Working in Public Sector
His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi issued Ajman Law No. 4 of 2026 on June 1, 2026, establishing…
Dubai Ruler Issues Law Expanding Community Development Authority Mandate
On June 1 2026 Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. 12 of 2026 that redefines…
UAE Ministry Sets Strict Unified Deadline for Private Sector Wages in Updated Protection System
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation began enforcing an updated Wage Protection System on 1 June 2026 under…
UAE Ministry Imposes Strict Monthly Wage Deadline on Private Sector Employers
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced on May 19, 2026, that private sector employers must pay wages…
UAE President Orders Unified National Health System Guaranteeing Emirati Coverage Nationwide
On May 19 2026 President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan directed the adoption of a unified national health system…
UAE Landlords Gain Digital Access to Tenant Credit Scores in New Screening Initiative
Etihad Credit Bureau introduced a consent-based tenant screening service on May 17, 2026 in partnership with UAE PASS, allowing private…
Egypt Bans Female Citizens from Overseas Domestic Roles in April Labour Reforms
Egypt prohibited female nationals from travelling abroad for domestic service and cafe positions under a ban issued on April 1…
UAE Lowers Legal Age of Majority to 18 Effective June Under Revised Civil Law
Starting 1 June 2026 the UAE will lower the legal age of majority to 18 Gregorian years from 21 lunar…
China Extends Visa-Free Policy for Omani Citizens Through December 2026
The Embassy of Oman in China announced on May 13, 2026, that Beijing had prolonged its unilateral visa-free entry for…