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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 essential goods and services from the 5 percent consumption tax…
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 and led to the deportation of 543 violators according to…
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,…
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…
Saudi Traffic Directorate Mandates Six Conditions for Heavy Truck Drivers
The General Directorate of Traffic set six binding conditions for heavy truck…
Kuwait Authorities Reinforce Drone Permit Rules With Severe Penalties
Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation warned this week that operating drones…
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Democratic Senators Introduce Resolution to Disapprove Proposed Munitions Sale to Saudi Arabia
Senators Ed Markey, Jeff Merkley and Bernie Sanders introduced a joint resolution on September 17, 2026, to block a $5…
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…
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,…
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…