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Bahrain Enacts Framework to Regulate Railway Infrastructure and Operations
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa promulgated Decree-Law No. 42 of 2026 on the Railway Regulation Law on May…
SFDA Becomes First Global Regulator to Register Frehemgo for Haemophilia A Prophylaxis
On September 14, 2026, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority became the first regulatory body worldwide to register Frehemgo for…
GFCI Places Dubai Seventh Worldwide with Top Five FinTech and Professional Services Rankings
Dubai achieved its highest-ever seventh place ranking in the Global Financial Centres Index on March 26, 2026, while securing top…
Cargo Services Set to Pioneer Gulf Air Taxi Operations This Year
Cargo flights are projected to lead air taxi deployment across the Gulf starting in late 2026, as regulators accelerate frameworks…
Saudi Arabia Highlights Ethical AI Governance as Pillar of National Strategy
Saudi Arabia has positioned ethical AI governance as a core pillar of its national data and artificial intelligence strategy during…
Fitch Ratings Identifies Regulatory Support for Crypto in Key Islamic Finance Markets
Fitch Ratings reported on September 16, 2026, that enabling regulations and national Sharia rulings in select jurisdictions are providing stronger…
F1 Outlines Bahrain Opener for 2027 Season With Backup Plans for Regional Instability
Formula 1 intends to open its 2027 season in Bahrain in mid-March under provisional plans confirmed in July 2026, even…
UAE Designates December 2 and 3 as Public Holidays for Eid Al Etihad 2026
Eid Al Etihad 2026 falls on Wednesday December 2 with official days off set for December 2 and 3 across…
Nations Accelerate Legislation to Restrict Social Media Access for Minors
A growing list of countries has implemented or proposed bans on social media for children under 15 or 16 as…
AI Researchers Call on US Government to Build Tools for Pacing Frontier Development
More than 1,100 employees from leading AI companies signed an open letter on July 28, 2026, urging the US to…
Dhofar Forum Highlights AI and Employment as Key to Disability Inclusion in Oman
A two-day forum on independent living for persons with disabilities opened in Salalah on Wednesday with artificial intelligence and employment…
Experienced London Partner Kate Corby Appointed Global Head of Arbitration at Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie has appointed its London partner Kate Corby as global head of international arbitration in a September 2026 announcement…
Central Bank of UAE Enforces Enhanced Resilience Standards in Financial Sector Risk Rules
The Central Bank of the UAE brought Regulation No. C 1/2026 into force on September 14, 2026, requiring licensed financial…
AI Extinction Warnings Intensify Calls for Global Regulatory Frameworks
Recent high-profile resignations and public appeals from artificial intelligence researchers warning of potential human extinction risks have reignited international debates…
UAE Central Bank Enforces New Rules to Counter Disruptions in Banking Apps and Cards
The Central Bank of the UAE put its updated operational risk management regulation into effect on September 14, 2026, requiring…