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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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Saudi Centre Issues Guide to Help Non-Profits Win Government Service Contracts
The Non-Profit Sector Development Centre released the Government Services Outsourcing Guide on July 21, 2026, outlining steps for non-profit organisations…
UAE Cabinet Prohibits Social Media Use for Children Under 15
The UAE cabinet approved Resolution No. 106 of 2026 on June 18 banning children under 15 from creating or using…
GDRFA Outlines Requirements for UAE Five-Year Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa
Dubai's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs detailed the conditions for the five-year multiple-entry tourist visa on July 16,…
UAE Authority Doubles Early Renewal Window for Emirates ID Cards
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security announced on July 16, 2026, that Emirati citizens may renew…
Sheikh Mohammed Endorses Single Licensing System for UAE Higher Education Institutions
The UAE on July 16 approved a unified national licensing framework for universities and colleges that establishes a single reference…
UAE Becomes First Arab Nation to Join Top US Export Control Group
The Bureau of Industry and Security announced on July 10, 2026, that it had reclassified the UAE into Country Group…
Saudi Arabia Updates Nonprofit Rules to Broaden Investments and Strengthen Oversight
On June 30, 2026, Saudi Arabia introduced revised executive regulations for the Law of Civil Society Associations and Organisations that…
Saudi Environment Ministry Proposes Fines of up to 15 Million Riyals for Agriculture Violations
The Saudi Ministry of Environment submitted a proposal on June 24, 2026, to amend the Agriculture Law with fines reaching…
Najran Municipality Offers Penalty-Free Path to Correct Old Building Licences
Najran Municipality announced on June 21, 2026, a process for regularising pre-archiving era buildings without permits through engineering verification and…
Saudi Arabia to Introduce Mandatory Occupational Health Screenings in Three Phases
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced a three-phase mandatory occupational fitness and non-communicable disease screening initiative on…