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UAE Central Bank Applies Stricter Criteria to Insurance Licence Applications
Insurers seeking to enter the UAE market now face a tougher licensing test under the Central Bank's updated regime that…
UAE Central Bank Strengthens Takaful Rules with Independent Funds and Enhanced Governance
The Central Bank of the UAE enacted an overhauled takaful insurance regulation effective 14 September that mandates dedicated funds with…
UAE Minister Holds Bilateral Talks in Argentina to Advance Trade and Tourism Cooperation
UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri met with Argentine officials in Buenos Aires this week…
Qatar Reaffirms Support for Anti-Racism Framework at UN Anniversary Meeting
On September 28, 2026, Qatar participated in a high-level United Nations meeting in New York commemorating the 25th anniversary of…
Shabab Al Ahli Claims Narrow Victory Over Al Bataeh in UAE Youth Handball Penalty Shootout
Shabab Al Ahli defeated Al Bataeh 41-40 in a penalty shootout after regulation ended 37-37 in the UAE Youth Handball…
FSA Grants Omani Banks Three Years to Transfer Securities Activities to Independent Entities
Oman's Financial Services Authority has given commercial banks three years from July 2026 to move securities operations into legally separate…
Bahrain Allocates 289 Sites for Food Truck Operations With Compliance Deadline
Bahrain's Northern Municipality director general announced on September 28, 2026, the allocation of 289 sites for food trucks across the…
Dormy Completes Oversubscribed IPO on Nasdaq First North at SEK 1.05 Billion Valuation
Dormy Corporation AB began trading on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market on September 24, 2026, after its initial public…
Gulf Cup Federation Dismisses Bahrain Protest Over Qatar Player on Procedural Grounds
The Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation rejected Bahrain's protest against Qatar's use of Assim Madibo in their September 24, 2026,…
Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Standardize Rules Across College Athletics
The US Senate approved the Protect College Sports Act in a 77-22 vote on September 28, 2026, aiming to create…
Brixmor Partners With Everview and ADIA Unit for $2.34 Billion Slate Grocery REIT Buyout
Brixmor Property Group and Everview Partners entered agreements on September 28, 2026 to acquire Slate Grocery REIT in a $2.34…
Oman’s Space Sector Expands to 26 Companies With Sharp Rise in Investment
Oman's space sector grew to 26 companies by the end of 2025 while private investment surged 270 percent to RO74…
UAE and Nigeria Sign Agreement to Combat Transnational Drug Trafficking
The United Arab Emirates and Nigeria signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to strengthen cooperation against the production and…
UAE and Nigeria Sign MoU to Combat Illicit Drug Trafficking
The UAE's National Drug Enforcement Authority and Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency signed a memorandum of understanding to boost…
UAE and Nigeria Sign Pact to Combat Illicit Narcotics Trafficking
On September 28, 2026, anti-narcotics agencies from the UAE and Nigeria signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation against…
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