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India’s Space Activities Bill Lingers in Consultation as Private Sector Expands
As of September 2026 India's revised Space Activities Bill has yet to emerge from inter-ministerial consultations more than a year…
Shipping Executives Warn of Prolonged Supply Chain Disruptions Following Suez Canal Blockage
Shipping lines faced months of supply chain disruptions across US and European markets after the Ever Given vessel blocked the…
Kuwait Justice Minister Details Pending Reforms to Family Laws and Digital Procedures
Kuwait's Minister of Justice outlined planned legislative changes on March 15, 2025, that raise the minimum marriage age to 18,…
Bahrain LMRA Conducts 3152 Labour Inspections in August Resulting in 543 Deportations
Bahrain's Labour Market Regulatory Authority carried out 3152 inspection campaigns and visits in August 2026 that detained 77 irregular workers…
Gulf States Spearhead Public-Private Partnerships Boom Across Mena Region
Public-private partnerships have gathered pace across the Mena region this week with Gulf countries led by the UAE driving an…
Oman Applies 5 Percent VAT With Exemptions Across Healthcare Education and Basic Foods
Oman's Tax Authority has outlined key exemptions and zero-rated categories under the VAT law in place since April 2021, shielding…
Gulf States Lead Mena PPP Momentum in Major Infrastructure Shift
Gulf Daily News reported on September 12, 2026, that public-private partnerships are accelerating across the Mena region with Gulf countries…
Bahrain Registers One Electric Vehicle for Every 1,000 on Roads
On September 12, 2026, News of Bahrain reported that the kingdom has only one electric vehicle for every 1,000 vehicles,…
Bahrain Secures 13th Place in Crypto Adoption Index Amid Global Wealth Surge
Bahrain debuted at 13th in the Henley Crypto Adoption Index according to the Bahrain Hub | Crypto Wealth Report 2026…
UAE Cabinet Issues Decision No. 149 of 2026 Updating VAT Executive Regulation
On September 8, 2026, the UAE Ministry of Finance released Cabinet Decision No. 149 of 2026 amending the VAT Executive…
Kuwait Authority Deploys App for Reporting Illegal Child Labor Cases
Kuwait's Public Authority of Manpower launched the "Report Me" electronic service on September 10, 2026, enabling residents to flag suspected…
Saudi Tourism Ministry Revises Four Regulations to Streamline Travel and Hospitality Operations
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism announced updates to four regulatory bylaws on September 11, 2026, simplifying licensing for travel services,…
Dubai Land Department Highlights Connected Real Estate Ecosystem at London PropTech Event
The Dubai Land Department presented its integrated model uniting regulation, property registration, market data, digital services and artificial intelligence at…
Qatar Outlines Protections for Older Persons in Address to UN Human Rights Council
Qatar affirmed on September 11, 2026 that protecting the dignity and rights of older persons remains a longstanding national priority…
Dubai Court Accepts New Filing in Cross-Border Divorce Dispute
A Dubai court permitted a fresh divorce claim to proceed on September 8, 2026, despite an existing overseas ruling on…