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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 Regulator Approves Starlink Satellite Internet With Land Mobility Limits
The UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority granted formal approval for Starlink satellite internet services on March 23, 2026,…
Saudi Transport General Authority Suspends Navigation Licence and Work Permit Requirements for One Month
On March 23, 2026, Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority suspended documentation and certificate requirements for navigation licences and work permits…
Saudi Ministries Detail Umrah Departure Procedures and Overstay Penalties Ahead of April Deadline
On March 23, 2026, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced streamlined departure procedures for Umrah pilgrims at the…
UAE Ministry Warns Drivers of Dh2,000 Fines for Entering Flood Valleys
The UAE Ministry of Interior warned on March 21, 2026, that driving into active flood valleys during rainfall constitutes a…
Kuwait Issues Decree-Law to Define Terrorist Acts and Form National Committee
Kuwait published Decree-Law No. 47 of 2026 in the official gazette on March 15, 2026, establishing a modern framework to…
Saudi Ministry of Tourism Issues 84 Enforcement Actions Over Hospitality Worker Data Violations
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism conducted an intensified inspection campaign in March 2026 that produced 84 enforcement actions against hospitality…
Saudi Capital Market Authority Fines Unlicensed Advisor SAR 250,000 for Paid Social Media Recommendations
Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority imposed a SAR 250,000 fine on March 16, 2026 against an individual who offered fee-based…
UAE’s ICP Introduces Grace Period for Expatriates Stranded with Lapsed Residency Visas
On March 12, 2026, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security announced a temporary window through March…
UAE Launches At-Home Medical Tests to Streamline Expatriate Residency Renewals
Emirates Health Services introduced its Residency Renewal from Home service on March 12, 2026, permitting expatriates to complete mandatory medical…
UAE Council Passes Updated Law with Life Terms Possible for Knowingly Spreading Infections
The UAE Federal National Council approved amendments to Federal Law No. 14 of 2014 on March 11, 2026, introducing penalties…