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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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TDRA Grants Starlink 10-Year Licence for Satellite Services in UAE
The UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority granted SpaceX's Starlink a 10-year individual licence in June 2024 to provide…
Federal Authority Grants Schedule Flexibility to UAE Government Parents for School Reopening
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources directed ministries and federal entities on Thursday to offer parents up to three…
California Legislature Sends Plug-and-Play Solar Bill to Governor
The California Assembly unanimously passed legislation on August 25, 2026, that would legalize small plug-in balcony solar systems up to…
Alkaabi Positions Family-Friendly Work Policies as Pillar of UAE National Strategy
Fatmah Alkaabi of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority described family-friendly workplace policies as a national strategy on August 28,…
Fatmah Alkaabi Frames Family-Friendly Work as Core National Strategy
Fatmah Alkaabi of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority described family-friendly workplace policies as integral to the UAE national strategy…
UAE Harnesses Carbon Intelligence as Emerging Competitive Advantage
The UAE is establishing carbon intelligence powered by artificial intelligence as a new competitive edge in the global sustainability market,…
UAE Opens Month-Long Programme Marking Emirati Women’s Day and Achievements
The United Arab Emirates on Thursday launched a month-long celebration of Emirati Women’s Day under the theme "We Emerge Stronger…
Dubai Enforces New Shared Housing Rules With Mandatory Permits and Stiff Penalties
Dubai's Law No. 4 of 2026 regulating shared housing took effect on August 26 2026 requiring permits for properties and…
MoHRE Identifies Four Violations That Block UAE Firms From New Work Permits
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation on August 27 2026 specified four violations under Ministerial Resolution No 543…
Dubai Activates Shared Housing Rules Mandating Permits and Penalties up to Dh1 Million
Dubai's Law No. 4 of 2026 regulating shared housing entered into force on August 26, 2026, requiring mandatory permits for…