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Qatar Adopts Tiered Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverages Under Amended Law
Qatar's General Tax Authority enacted Law No. 2 of 2026 in April amending excise tax provisions to impose a tiered volumetric levy on sweetened beverages according to sugar content with…
Omani Police Academy Inaugurates Conference on Creativity and Innovation in Security
On October 16, 2024, senior Omani officials inaugurated the second scientific conference at the Sultan Qaboos Academy for Police Sciences in Nizwa focusing on creativity and innovation in security work,…
Qatar Establishes Minimum Gratuity of Three Weeks Basic Wage Per Year of Service
On November 2, 2026, Qatar reinforced its Labour Law requirement that workers…
UAE Labour Law Mandates Free Experience Certificates for Departing Private Sector Workers
UAE employers must issue a free experience certificate to workers upon request…
New UAE Rules Impose Extra Fees on Residents Registering Over Two Vehicles
Individual residents in the UAE must pay an additional fee to register…
UAE Introduces Extra Fees for Residents Registering More Than Two Vehicles From 2027
Individual residents in the UAE will pay additional fees to register or…
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Bahrain Leads 80 Nations in UN Demand for Toll-Free Reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Bahrain's foreign minister delivered a joint statement on behalf of 80 nations at the United Nations on September 25, 2026,…
Houthi Attacks Prompt Trump Warning to Iran on Proxy Responsibility
President Trump stated Thursday that the United States will hold Iran responsible for renewed Houthi attacks on shipping in the…
Dubai Police Seize 17 Tankers in Illegal Hazardous Waste Dumping Operation
Dubai authorities seized 17 tankers and charged 18 suspects for allegedly dumping sewage, petrochemical and hazardous waste at unauthorised sites…
UAE Halts Iranian Carrier Flights Following US Secondary Sanctions Threat
The United Arab Emirates suspended all flights operated by Iranian airlines on September 24, 2026, after the US Treasury threatened…
UAE Central Bank Bars Bank Melli Branches from Iran Financial Transactions
The Central Bank of the UAE announced on September 23, 2026 that it has prohibited all local branches of Iran's…
Dubai Municipality Hosts Inaugural Legathon on Construction Technology Rules
Dubai Municipality on September 24, 2026, hosted the first Future of Construction Legathon at Emirates Towers to tackle regulatory challenges…
UAE Leads GCC in Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index
The United Arab Emirates placed 22nd worldwide with a score of 53 and ranked first among GCC states in Arthur…
Qatar Labour Ministry Shuts 388 Work Sites for Violating Midday Summer Work Ban
The Ministry of Labour has closed 388 work sites this summer after inspectors found violations of the ban on outdoor…
Ras Al Khaimah Officer Clears Road Debris in Video That Draws Wide Attention
A Ras Al Khaimah police officer's act of sweeping debris from the road after an accident gained widespread attention on…
UAE Health Ministry Outlines AI Genomics Strategy and Recent Laws at Forbes Summit
On September 23 2026 the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention detailed its integration of artificial intelligence genomics and precision…