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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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Omani Legislative Bodies Examine Draft GCC Framework for Cross-Border Land Transport
The Council of Oman reviewed the draft Unified System for International Land Transport between GCC States during a joint session…
GCC States Publish New Decrees Covering Judicial Promotions and Flood Protection Projects
The Sader Weekly Official Gazette Monitor for May 13, 2026, published by Lexis Middle East on May 18, detailed decrees…
China Extends Visa-Free Policy for Omani Citizens Through December 2026
The Embassy of Oman in China announced on May 13, 2026, that Beijing had prolonged its unilateral visa-free entry for…
KHDA Sets Nine-Day Eid Al Adha Break for Dubai Private Schools
On May 12, 2026, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority confirmed that private schools in Dubai will observe a nine-day…
UAE Ministry Orders Nationwide Return to In-Person Classes Starting May 11
The UAE Ministry of Education announced on May 10, 2026, that schools, nurseries and universities would resume in-person learning the…
Bahrain MPs Back GCC Excise Tax Modernisation and OECD Transparency Accession
Bahraini MPs approved amendments to the GCC Unified Selective Tax Agreement on May 8, 2026, enabling flexible excise calculations tied…
Bahrain Parliament to Review Reforms to GCC Excise Tax Framework
Bahrain's Parliament is set to debate and vote on amendments to the GCC Unified Selective Tax Agreement attached to Decree…
UAE Cabinet Establishes Penalties for Breaches of Consumer Goods Pricing Rules
The UAE Council of Ministers issued Cabinet Decision No. 14 of 2026 on March 18 establishing administrative penalties including fines…
UAE Ministry Exempts Six Healthcare Categories From Post-Graduation Licensing Experience
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation exempted graduates in six nursing and allied health fields from a six-month post-graduation…
Central Bank Orders UAE Banks to Halt WhatsApp Use for Customer Services
The Central Bank of the UAE on April 22, 2026, directed all licensed financial institutions to cease using WhatsApp and…