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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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Saudi AI Official Sees China as Potential Model for Balancing Innovation With Regulation
Majid Ali AlShehry, acting director-general of Saudi Arabia's International Center for AI Research and Ethics, told Xinhua on Sept. 16,…
Kuwait Cabinet Endorses Unified Arbitration Framework to Accelerate Commercial Disputes
Kuwait's Cabinet approved a draft arbitration law on September 16, 2026 that consolidates fragmented rules into one statute to deliver…
Qatar Cabinet Approves Draft Law Regulating Precious Metals and Gemstones
The Qatari Cabinet approved a draft law on precious metals and gemstones during its meeting on September 16, 2026, referring…
Bahrain Enacts Framework to Regulate Railway Infrastructure and Operations
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa promulgated Decree-Law No. 42 of 2026 on the Railway Regulation Law on May…
SFDA Becomes First Global Regulator to Register Frehemgo for Haemophilia A Prophylaxis
On September 14, 2026, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority became the first regulatory body worldwide to register Frehemgo for…
Saudi Arabia Highlights Ethical AI Governance as Pillar of National Strategy
Saudi Arabia has positioned ethical AI governance as a core pillar of its national data and artificial intelligence strategy during…
Fitch Ratings Identifies Regulatory Support for Crypto in Key Islamic Finance Markets
Fitch Ratings reported on September 16, 2026, that enabling regulations and national Sharia rulings in select jurisdictions are providing stronger…
UAE Designates December 2 and 3 as Public Holidays for Eid Al Etihad 2026
Eid Al Etihad 2026 falls on Wednesday December 2 with official days off set for December 2 and 3 across…
Nations Accelerate Legislation to Restrict Social Media Access for Minors
A growing list of countries has implemented or proposed bans on social media for children under 15 or 16 as…
AI Researchers Call on US Government to Build Tools for Pacing Frontier Development
More than 1,100 employees from leading AI companies signed an open letter on July 28, 2026, urging the US to…