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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 Launches eVisa System to Ease Entry for Expatriates From Other GCC States
The United Arab Emirates on July 31 announced an eVisa for residents of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia,…
Oman FSA Enacts New Rules to Modernise Securities Market Oversight
Oman's Financial Services Authority issued executive regulations implementing the 2022 Securities Law on July 26 2026 with the framework taking…
Saudi Public Security Warns Hajj Firms of Multiplied SR100,000 Fines for Overstayer Failures
Saudi Public Security announced on July 29, 2026 that Hajj and Umrah service companies face fines of up to SR100,000…
Saudi Ministry Reminds Shared Housing Operators of Updated Safety Obligations
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing directed owners and operators of shared residential facilities on July 29, 2026 to…
UAE Space Agency Introduces 90-Day Grace Period for Sector Licensing
The UAE Space Agency announced on 27 July 2026 a 90-day grace period for all space sector entities to obtain…
Saudi Arabia Automates New Muslim Card Issuance in Digital Government Push
On July 27, 2026, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Islamic Affairs launched an automated digital "New Muslim" card service that processes…
Saudi Arabia Overhauls Debt Enforcement With New Law Set for October Launch
Saudi Arabia issued a new Enforcement Law under Royal Decree No. M/237 dated 20 April 2026 that enters into force…
Royal Decree Enacts Saudi Arabia’s First Comprehensive General Education Law
Saudi Arabia enacted a new General Education Law on July 24 2026 under royal decree establishing a framework to strengthen…
MOHRE Guidance Ties UAE Work Permits to Active Health Insurance Coverage
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation issued guidance on July 23, 2026 integrating mandatory health insurance verification into…
Saudi Authority Issues Guide Cataloguing Over 100 Types of AI Bias
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority released its first AI Bias Reference Guide on July 21 2026 identifying more…