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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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Bahrain Registers One Electric Vehicle for Every 1,000 on Roads
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Analysis Reveals Divergent Pesticide Regulation Models in China, US and EU
A May 2026 analysis outlined how the European Union, United States and China have developed distinct approaches to pesticide regulation,…
Qatar MOECC Opens Migratory Bird Hunting Season Under Strict Rules
Qatar's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change announced on September 1, 2026, the start of the migratory bird hunting season…
Qatar Opens Migratory Bird Hunting Season Under Strict Biodiversity Rules
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change announced on September 1 the start of the migratory bird hunting season running…
Kuwait Health Ministry Cuts Prices on 517 Medicines Bringing Three-Year Total to 2760
On August 27 2026 Kuwait's Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi issued a ministerial decision that reduces prices on 517…
Changpeng Zhao Declares Crypto Industry Has Overcome Harshest Downturn at Hong Kong Event
Changpeng Zhao stated on September 1, 2026, that the cryptocurrency sector has survived its harshest winter with fundamentals remaining solid…
Japan Eases Overtime Oversight to Address Labour Shortages
On September 1, 2026, Japan relaxed administrative guidance capping monthly overtime at 45 hours for businesses with special agreements allowing…
Binance Founder Names UAE Leader in Crypto Regulation After ADGM Issues Broad License
Changpeng Zhao declared on August 31, 2026, that the United Arab Emirates leads global cryptocurrency regulation after the Abu Dhabi…
Japan Relaxes Uniform Overtime Guidance to Tackle Labor Shortages
Japan's labor ministry began easing its strict overtime guidance this September, permitting companies to exceed the 45-hour monthly standard up…
Kuwait Decree Updates Minimum Service Periods for Judicial Ranks
Decree-Law No. 136 of 2026 published on August 30 reduced the minimum service periods required for promotion to three years…
Qatar’s Property Market Is About to Test Fractional Ownership
Qatar Real Estate Tokenisation Moves Toward Law | Qatar’s draft tokenisation law links property tokens to the registry as a…