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UAE Ministry Warns Drivers of Dh2,000 Fines for Entering Flood Valleys

The UAE Ministry of Interior warned on March 21, 2026, that driving into active flood valleys during rainfall constitutes a…

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Kuwait Issues Decree-Law to Define Terrorist Acts and Form National Committee

Kuwait published Decree-Law No. 47 of 2026 in the official gazette on March 15, 2026, establishing a modern framework to…

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Saudi Ministry of Tourism Issues 84 Enforcement Actions Over Hospitality Worker Data Violations

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism conducted an intensified inspection campaign in March 2026 that produced 84 enforcement actions against hospitality…

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Saudi Capital Market Authority Fines Unlicensed Advisor SAR 250,000 for Paid Social Media Recommendations

Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority imposed a SAR 250,000 fine on March 16, 2026 against an individual who offered fee-based…

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UAE’s ICP Introduces Grace Period for Expatriates Stranded with Lapsed Residency Visas

On March 12, 2026, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security announced a temporary window through March…

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UAE Launches At-Home Medical Tests to Streamline Expatriate Residency Renewals

Emirates Health Services introduced its Residency Renewal from Home service on March 12, 2026, permitting expatriates to complete mandatory medical…

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UAE Council Passes Updated Law with Life Terms Possible for Knowingly Spreading Infections

The UAE Federal National Council approved amendments to Federal Law No. 14 of 2014 on March 11, 2026, introducing penalties…

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Bahrain Ratifies Law Expanding Social Insurance Benefits for GCC Nationals Abroad

Bahrain enacted Law No. 11/2026 on March 31, 2026, to amend the unified GCC social insurance framework by explicitly adding…

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UAE Ministry Imposes Dh207,000 Fines on Companies for Unjustified Price Rises After Extensive Inspections

The UAE Ministry of Economy issued Dh207,000 in fines for unauthorized price increases on March 10, 2026 after conducting 7,105…

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Emirates NBD Temporarily Waives ATM and Debit Card Fees Across UAE and GCC

Emirates NBD announced on March 6, 2026, a temporary waiver of ATM withdrawal charges and debit card replacement fees across…

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Kuwait Establishes Regulatory Framework for Digital Commerce Through New Decree-Law

Kuwait promulgated Decree-Law No. 10/2026 regulating activities in the digital commerce sector on 22 February 2026 with the legislation featured…

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UAE Ministry Recommends Three-Day Remote Work for Private Sector to Bolster Safety

On March 1 2026 the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation advised private sector employers to adopt remote working…

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Saudi Ministry Reclassifies Labour Law Violations Into Activity-Based Categories

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development issued a ministerial order on February 25, 2026 reclassifying labour-law violations into…

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UAE Public Prosecution Details Criminal Penalties for Unauthorised Digital Fundraising

On February 26 2026 the UAE Public Prosecution clarified that creating managing or promoting fundraising campaigns without a required licence…

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UAE Drug Authority Activates Multi-Agent Rule to Dismantle Pharmaceutical Monopolies

On February 24, 2026 the Emirates Drug Establishment activated a mechanism under Federal Decree-Law No. 38/2024 requiring pharmaceutical companies to…

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