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Saudi Authorities Warn of Fines and Jail for Failing to Report Visa Overstayers
Saudi Arabia's Public Security warned on February 16, 2026 that citizens and residents face fines of up to SR50,000, imprisonment…
UAE Ministry Seeks Feedback on Refinements to End-of-Service Savings Scheme
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation launched a public consultation on February 16, 2026, seeking input on regulatory enhancements…
Shura Council Backs GCC Unified Legislation on Plant Genetic Resources
Bahrain's Shura Council approved draft legislation endorsing the GCC Unified Law on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture on…
Saudi Arabia Launches Musaned Service for Legal Termination of Absent Domestic Worker Contracts
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development launched a work interruption service on the Musaned platform on February…
Bahrain Court Jails Electronics Retailers for VAT Evasion as Regional Tax Rules Tighten
Bahraini courts sentenced two owners of a shuttered electronics megastore to three years in prison each and imposed fines exceeding…
Saudi Hajj Ministry Halts Operations of Two Umrah Firms Over Pilgrim Service Breaches
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah suspended two Umrah service companies on February 14, 2026 after confirming operational violations…
Shura Council to Review Draft Law Extending Social Insurance to Bahrainis in GCC States
Bahrain's Shura Council is set to review a draft law on February 13, 2026 aimed at updating the GCC Unified…
UAE Ministry Prohibits Generative AI Use by Students Under 13 in Schools
The UAE Ministry of Education on February 12 2026 released its Safe and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Classrooms…
Central Bank of the UAE Authorises E-Money Providers to Offer Consumer Loans
On February 12, 2026 the Central Bank of the UAE introduced a new authorisation framework enabling licensed e-money institutions to…
UAE Finance Ministry Names VARA Competent Authority for Corporate Tax Qualifying Activities
The UAE Ministry of Finance designated Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority as a competent authority for fund, wealth and investment…
QICDRC Issues New Guidelines Regulating AI Tools in Qatar Court Proceedings
The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre issued Practice Direction No. 1 of 2026 on January 6 requiring verification…
Saudi Arabia Advances Hajj 2026 Visa Issuance to February for Enhanced Preparations
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will begin issuing Hajj 2026 visas on February 8, four months before the…
Bahrain Enacts Framework for Security Over Movable Assets to Widen Finance Access
Bahrain published its Secured Transactions Law No. 3 of 2026 on Jan. 29 in the Official Gazette, introducing rules that…
Kuwait Enacts First GCC Framework to Freeze Food Delivery Platform Commissions
On February 1, 2026, Kuwait's Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued Ministerial Resolution No. 10 of 2026 establishing binding rules…
Bahrain Shura Council Reviews Decree Ratifying GCC Cross Border Land Transport Rules
Bahrain's Shura Council scheduled debate on January 30 2026 for Decree Law 35 of 2025 that ratifies a unified GCC…