ع
Legislation
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…
Popular Posts
Bahrain Registers One Electric Vehicle for Every 1,000 on Roads
On September 12, 2026, News of Bahrain reported that the…
Latest News
UAE Establishes Federal Authority to Centralise AI Strategy Data Governance and Digital Services
The UAE established the Federal Authority for Artificial Intelligence and Data on June 14 2026 merging multiple offices into a…
UAE Cabinet Establishes Minimum Age of 15 for Social Media Access with Strict Safeguards
The UAE Cabinet approved a resolution on June 18, 2026 setting 15 as the minimum age for social media use,…
Saudi Traffic Authority Reminds Drivers of Window Tinting Limits and Associated Fines
Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Traffic on June 18, 2026 warned motorists that violations of vehicle window tinting regulations carry…
Qiwa Caps Instant Work Visas at Five for New Saudi Businesses
Saudi Arabia's Qiwa platform limited instant work visas to five for companies operating less than two years on June 18,…
Sultan Haitham Issues Royal Decree Updating GCC Insurance Protection System
Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued Royal Decree No. 65/2026 on June 17, 2026, amending the unified system that extends…
Saudi Arabia Bans Light Vehicle Imports From 29 Manufacturers Over Fuel Economy Plans
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organisation banned imports of new light vehicles from 29 manufacturers on June 16, 2026…
UAE Pension Authority Details Excluded Service Periods and Salary Combination Exceptions
The General Authority for Pensions and Social Security on June 16, 2026, specified four service periods excluded from pension subscription…
Saudi Cabinet Endorses Changes to Counter-Terrorism and Financing Statutes
Saudi Arabia's Council of Ministers approved amendments to the Law on Combating Terrorism and Its Financing together with its implementing…
Federal National Council Refers UAE Draft Laws on Genetic Resources and Heritage to Review Committees
On June 14, 2026, the UAE Federal National Council referred two government draft laws on plant genetic resources for food…
Oman Shura Council Examines Unified GCC Volunteer Work Law in Legislative Review
Oman's Shura Council on June 9, 2026 reviewed a draft unified law aimed at regulating volunteer work across GCC countries…