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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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UAE Extends Emirati Women’s Day to Month of Events Under New Theme
Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak announced on July 15, 2026, that the UAE will mark Emirati Women’s Day with a month-long…
Bank of England Removes Stablecoin Holding Limits in Revised Rules
The Bank of England announced on June 22 2026 revisions to systemic stablecoin regulation that drop proposed individual and business…
Amnesty International Warns Kuwait Counterterrorism Measures Endanger Rights and Expand Death Penalty
Amnesty International stated on August 26, 2026, that Kuwait's counterterrorism legislation introduced amid the Iran conflict contains overly broad provisions…
Dubai Activates Permit System and Occupancy Standards for Shared Housing Units
New regulations under Dubai Law No. 4 of 2026 governing shared housing took effect on August 26 2026 requiring mandatory…
UAE Ministry Clarifies Filing Obligations for Pillar Two Top-up Tax Returns
The UAE Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decision No. 133 of 2026 on August 26 specifying which entities in multinational…
Bahraini Lawmakers Outline Women’s Legislative Gains on Council Jubilee
Members of Bahrain's Shura Council and Council of Representatives detailed 25 years of legislative reforms that strengthened women's rights and…
UAE Regulators Specify Social Media Content Standards With Fines Up To Dh1 Million
UAE authorities outlined mandatory media content standards for social media users and creators under a 2023 federal law this week,…
Meeks and Raskin Demand Full Accounting on Management of Trump Board of Peace
On August 25, 2026, House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Gregory Meeks and House Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin demanded detailed…
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…
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…