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Eight Muslim-Majority Nations Condemn Israeli Death Penalty Law for Palestinians

Eight Muslim-majority countries issued a joint statement on April 2, 2026, strongly condemning Israel's approval of a bill that would…

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Major Hedge Funds Expand Investment Operations Across UAE Financial Zones

Dubai International Financial Centre registered 102 hedge fund managers by the end of 2025 while Abu Dhabi Global Market drew…

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Saudi Arabia Sets 70 Percent Saudization Target for Project Management Roles

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on August 25, 2026 that 70 percent of project management…

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Dubai Police Warn Residents Against Social Media Scams Offering Visas and Jobs for Cash

Dubai Police on July 18, 2026, warned the public about fraudulent advertisements on social media and messaging apps that promise…

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Kuwait Prime Minister Inspects Airport Terminal 2 and Demands Faster Progress

On August 25, 2026, Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah toured the New Terminal 2 site at Kuwait International…

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Kuwaiti Court Validates Overseas Union With Chinese National After Registration Rejection

A Kuwaiti court confirmed on August 25, 2026 the marriage of a citizen to a Chinese woman contracted in China…

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New Zealand Government Tables Online Safety Bill Requiring Age Checks on Social Media Platforms

New Zealand introduced the Online Safety Bill on August 24, 2026, that would bar under-16s from social media accounts on…

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Bitcoin Crosses $80,000 for First Time Since May on Policy Support

Bitcoin surged above $80,000 on August 25, 2026 for the first time since mid-May as Treasury bond buybacks weakened the…

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Kuwait Authority Sets Out Conditions for Lawful End to Private Sector Contracts

Kuwait's Public Authority for Manpower on August 24 issued an advisory detailing when employment contracts end automatically by law, when…

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Ooredoo Leads $800 Million Investment for 49 Percent Stake in AI Platform Zankore

Ooredoo Group announced on August 6, 2026, that it would commit approximately $800 million as lead investor for a 49…

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National Treasury Outlines Authorisation Requirements for Cross-Border Crypto Activities

South Africa's National Treasury and Reserve Bank published a draft manual on 3 August 2026 that sets out authorisation, reporting…

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GCR Data Places Baker McKenzie at Top of Antitrust Lateral Hiring Over Past Decade

A Global Competition Review analysis published on August 14, 2026, found that Baker McKenzie recruited 105 antitrust partners between 2016…

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Polish President Signs Nuclear Law Changes Allowing Staged Projects and Preliminary Permits

The Polish President signed an amendment to the Special Nuclear Act on 13 August 2026 that enables phased nuclear investments…

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Bahrain Court Issues Life Sentences as Scholars Comment on Cleric Arrests

On May 26, 2026, Bahrain's High Criminal Court sentenced nine citizens to life imprisonment as Bahraini scholars issued a statement…

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Acas Launches Consultation on Revised Code Promoting Informal Resolution in Workplace Disputes

Acas on 30 July 2026 released for consultation a draft Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures that marks…

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