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UAE Job Leavers Advised on Crucial Documentation to Avoid Future Disputes
According to an Emirates 24|7 report released this week, individuals leaving their jobs in the UAE should retain five specific…
UAE Expatriates Advised to Retain Five Essential Records When Exiting Employment
As of September 2026, individuals leaving jobs in the UAE should keep five key documents including the MOHRE-registered employment contract,…
UN Secretary General Calls for Coordinated Global AI Guardrails Amid Growing Risks
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for international cooperation to establish guardrails for artificial intelligence on September 18, 2026, as…
Canada Sanctions Streit Group for Supplying Armoured Vehicles to Russian Forces
Canada imposed sanctions on Streit Group on August 10 2026 after credible reports showed the defence manufacturer supplied armoured vehicles…
State Street Executive Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Digital Finance Opportunities
State Street's global head of digital solutions told Asharq Al-Awsat on September 18, 2026, that Saudi Arabia holds a unique…
FCC Permits Nearly 50 Percent Foreign Equity Stake in Paramount for Warner Bros Discovery Merger
The Federal Communications Commission on September 17, 2026, approved Paramount Global's petition to allow foreign investors to hold 49.5 percent…
FANR Wins IAEA Artificial Intelligence Award for Nuclear Climate Monitoring Platform
The UAE's Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation received the 2026 ISOP Innovation Award in the artificial intelligence category on September…
India Reaffirms Energy Security Focus After US House Passes Russia Sanctions Legislation
India's Ministry of External Affairs stated on September 17 that the country remains committed to energy security for its 1.4…
UAE Gender Balance Council and UNDP Launch Case Study Aligning Global Metrics With Policy Reforms
The UAE Gender Balance Council and UNDP Human Development Report Office launched a first-of-its-kind case study on September 17, 2026,…
Bahrain Appeals Court Rejects Southern Municipality Claim for Municipal Fees Over Statute of Limitations
Bahrain's High Appeals Court overturned a lower court ruling ordering a tenant to pay 2,880 dinars in municipal fees for…
Gulf AI Adoption Races Ahead of Security Controls as Quantum Preparedness Lags
Gulf organisations are adopting workplace AI faster than they can implement adequate security controls while quantum readiness remains low despite…
Al Ansari Financial Services Reinforces Cyber Defenses Amid Digital Transaction Growth
Al Ansari Financial Services announced on September 16, 2026 that it continues to enhance its cybersecurity and fraud prevention measures…
Saudi AI Official Sees China as Potential Model for Balancing Innovation With Regulation
Majid Ali AlShehry, acting director-general of Saudi Arabia's International Center for AI Research and Ethics, told Xinhua on Sept. 16,…
Kuwait Cabinet Endorses Unified Arbitration Framework to Accelerate Commercial Disputes
Kuwait's Cabinet approved a draft arbitration law on September 16, 2026 that consolidates fragmented rules into one statute to deliver…
Qatar Cabinet Approves Draft Law Regulating Precious Metals and Gemstones
The Qatari Cabinet approved a draft law on precious metals and gemstones during its meeting on September 16, 2026, referring…