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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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Qatar Education Ministry Expands Fee Exemptions for Non-Qatari Students
Qatar's Minister of Education and Higher Education approved Ministerial Decision No. 5 of 2026 on June 8 that adds holders…
UAE Ministry Sets June 15 Start for Annual Midday Outdoor Work Ban
The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced June 4, 2026, that this year's midday work ban for outdoor…
Bahrain Shura Committee Completes Review of GCC Unified Road Transport Law Among Two Dozen Reports
Bahrain's Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security Committee finished its review of Decree-Law 35 of 2025 approving the Unified GCC…
Dubai Ruler Issues Law Expanding Community Development Authority Mandate
On June 1 2026 Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. 12 of 2026 that redefines…
Ajman Enacts New Law to Introduce Flexible Working in Public Sector
His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi issued Ajman Law No. 4 of 2026 on June 1, 2026, establishing…
UAE Ministry Sets Strict Unified Deadline for Private Sector Wages in Updated Protection System
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation began enforcing an updated Wage Protection System on 1 June 2026 under…
UAE President Orders Unified National Health System Guaranteeing Emirati Coverage Nationwide
On May 19 2026 President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan directed the adoption of a unified national health system…
UAE Ministry Imposes Strict Monthly Wage Deadline on Private Sector Employers
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced on May 19, 2026, that private sector employers must pay wages…
Egypt Bans Female Citizens from Overseas Domestic Roles in April Labour Reforms
Egypt prohibited female nationals from travelling abroad for domestic service and cafe positions under a ban issued on April 1…
UAE Lowers Legal Age of Majority to 18 Effective June Under Revised Civil Law
Starting 1 June 2026 the UAE will lower the legal age of majority to 18 Gregorian years from 21 lunar…