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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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UAE Ministry Directs Recall of Popular Brand Cups Over Lead Contamination
The UAE Ministry of Economy's Consumer Protection Department ordered the recall of a popular consumer brand's cups on April 22,…
Bahrain Committee Endorses GCC Excise Tax Updates and OECD Data Exchange Accord
Bahrain's Finance and Economic Affairs Committee ratified an amendment to the GCC Unified Excise Tax Agreement and approved accession to…
Bahrain Shura Council Committee Reviews Amendments to Parliamentary Procedures
Bahrain's Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee examined proposed changes to the House of Representatives' internal regulations on April 22, 2026,…
ZATCA Sets April 30 Deadline for First-Quarter VAT Returns in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has directed VAT-registered businesses to file first-quarter returns by April 30 2026 or…
Kuwait Unveils Economic Package to Secure Supplies and Banking Amid Tensions
Kuwait's Ministry of State for Economic Affairs and Investment announced a package of measures on April 21, 2026, to protect…
UAE Ministry Requires Enhanced Safety Measures as Schools Reopen Nationwide
All public and private schools across the UAE resumed in-person classes on April 20 2026 under a revised safety framework…
Saudi Ministry Bars Visit Visa Holders from 2026 Hajj Under Strict Permit Rules
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior announced on April 18, 2026 that all visit visa holders were barred from performing Hajj,…
Saudi Arabia Enforces New Regulation to Phase Out Manual Car Washing at Fuel Stations
Saudi Arabia's municipalities have begun enforcing a new regulation from the Ministry of Energy that will ban manual car washing…
GCC States Propose Framework to Counter Maritime Threats and Protect Key Shipping Routes
GCC member states announced a draft resolution on April 16, 2026, establishing a cooperative framework to strengthen maritime security, protect…
FTA Announces Reduced Penalties for Tax Violations as Cabinet Decision Takes Effect
The Federal Tax Authority announced on April 15, 2026, that Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 amending administrative penalties for…