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Federal Regulations Cap UAE Driving Time at Nine Hours Daily From 2027 to Reduce Fatigue Risks
UAE drivers will be limited to nine hours behind the wheel in any 24-hour period starting January 1, 2027, under updated federal traffic rules that also prohibit continuing to drive…
Kuwait Streamlines Public Contracts With Higher Procurement Threshold Under Amended Law
Kuwait has raised the threshold for government contracts awardable without Central Agency for Public Tenders approval from 75,000 dinars to 1 million dinars under Decree-Law No. 94 of 2026, as…
Qatar Ministry Defines Fixed Salary Due Dates in Revised Wage Protection Rules
Qatar's Ministry of Labour issued Decision No. 50 of 2026 on September…
Qatar Adopts Tiered Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverages Under Amended Law
Qatar's General Tax Authority enacted Law No. 2 of 2026 in April…
Omani Police Academy Inaugurates Conference on Creativity and Innovation in Security
On October 16, 2024, senior Omani officials inaugurated the second scientific conference…
Qatar Establishes Minimum Gratuity of Three Weeks Basic Wage Per Year of Service
On November 2, 2026, Qatar reinforced its Labour Law requirement that workers…
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Saudi Arabia Highlights Ethical AI Governance as Pillar of National Strategy
Saudi Arabia has positioned ethical AI governance as a core pillar of its national data and artificial intelligence strategy during…
Fitch Ratings Identifies Regulatory Support for Crypto in Key Islamic Finance Markets
Fitch Ratings reported on September 16, 2026, that enabling regulations and national Sharia rulings in select jurisdictions are providing stronger…
UAE Designates December 2 and 3 as Public Holidays for Eid Al Etihad 2026
Eid Al Etihad 2026 falls on Wednesday December 2 with official days off set for December 2 and 3 across…
Nations Accelerate Legislation to Restrict Social Media Access for Minors
A growing list of countries has implemented or proposed bans on social media for children under 15 or 16 as…
AI Researchers Call on US Government to Build Tools for Pacing Frontier Development
More than 1,100 employees from leading AI companies signed an open letter on July 28, 2026, urging the US to…
Dhofar Forum Highlights AI and Employment as Key to Disability Inclusion in Oman
A two-day forum on independent living for persons with disabilities opened in Salalah on Wednesday with artificial intelligence and employment…
Central Bank of UAE Enforces Enhanced Resilience Standards in Financial Sector Risk Rules
The Central Bank of the UAE brought Regulation No. C 1/2026 into force on September 14, 2026, requiring licensed financial…
AI Extinction Warnings Intensify Calls for Global Regulatory Frameworks
Recent high-profile resignations and public appeals from artificial intelligence researchers warning of potential human extinction risks have reignited international debates…
UAE Central Bank Enforces New Rules to Counter Disruptions in Banking Apps and Cards
The Central Bank of the UAE put its updated operational risk management regulation into effect on September 14, 2026, requiring…