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Tougher Laws Linked to 48 Percent Drop in Kuwait Juvenile Crime Cases

On Saturday, Kuwait's Minister of Justice announced that juvenile crime cases fell 48 percent in the first half of 2026…

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Iran Calls on BRICS to Condemn Sovereignty Violations at New Delhi Judicial Forum

Iran's judiciary chief urged BRICS members to denounce violations of his country's sovereignty and territorial integrity during a judicial forum…

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Justice Minister Reports 48 Percent Drop in Kuwait Juvenile Crimes in Early 2026

Juvenile crime cases in Kuwait fell 48 percent in the first half of 2026 from the same period a year…

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UAE Publishes List of 19 Occupations Under Domestic Worker Law

The UAE government platform released an official list of 19 occupations classified as domestic work on September 5, 2026, in…

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UAE Bans THC Vape Liquid at Workplaces as Officials Warn Employers and Workers

UAE authorities banned THC-containing vape liquids from workplaces this week, warning both employers and workers of fines and legal repercussions…

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Aldar Registers Abu Dhabi’s First Off-Plan Mortgage with ADCB Under New ADREC Rules

Aldar Properties completed the first off-plan mortgage in Abu Dhabi on September 4 2026 in partnership with Abu Dhabi Commercial…

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UAE Experts Detail Red Flags in Fake Job Offers to Mitigate Legal Risks

On September 5 2026 legal and recruitment experts cautioned UAE job seekers against offers that involve personal bank transfers or…

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UAE Government Discloses AED 600 Total for Foreigners to Secure Part-Time Work Permits

The UAE government announced on September 4, 2026, that foreigners must pay a total of AED 600 to obtain a…

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Kuwait Amends Sovereign Fund Law to Permit Limited Borrowing Amid Regional War Impact

Kuwait published a decree on September 1 amending legislation governing its Future Generations Reserve to allow strictly regulated borrowing that…

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Lifecycle Software Rolls Out Agile Platforms to Aid Telcos With Shifting UK Payments Rules

Lifecycle Software announced Tuesday a service using its real-time BSS and OCS platforms to help telecommunications operators and MVNOs adapt…

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UAE Ministry Details Eight Rules Governing Juvenile Work Permits for Ages 15 to 18

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has outlined eight rules that private-sector employers must follow to obtain juvenile work…

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Hays Survey Identifies Health Coverage and Workplace Flexibility as Leading Non-Salary Benefits for Dubai Workers

The Hays GCC Salary Guide 2025 published in January revealed that more than 71 percent of employees across the region…

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Lenders Apply Strict Criteria to Determine Project Viability in Arab Markets

EnterpriseAM outlined the bankability test on September 3, 2026, as a key framework that lenders in the Arab world use…

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Omani Sultan Enacts Diplomatic Transfers Through Updated Legal Structure

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq issued royal decrees on September 3, 2026, transferring and appointing diplomats across multiple postings as Oman…

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UAE Rolls Out Tiered R&D Tax Credit Capped at AED 2 Million for Qualifying Firms

The UAE Ministry of Finance unveiled a new research and development tax credit regime in March 2026 that lets businesses…

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