ع
Legislation
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…
Popular Posts
Bahrain Registers One Electric Vehicle for Every 1,000 on Roads
On September 12, 2026, News of Bahrain reported that the…
Latest News
UAE Ministry Imposes Dh207,000 Fines on Companies for Unjustified Price Rises After Extensive Inspections
The UAE Ministry of Economy issued Dh207,000 in fines for unauthorized price increases on March 10, 2026 after conducting 7,105…
Bahrain Ratifies Law Expanding Social Insurance Benefits for GCC Nationals Abroad
Bahrain enacted Law No. 11/2026 on March 31, 2026, to amend the unified GCC social insurance framework by explicitly adding…
Kuwait Establishes Regulatory Framework for Digital Commerce Through New Decree-Law
Kuwait promulgated Decree-Law No. 10/2026 regulating activities in the digital commerce sector on 22 February 2026 with the legislation featured…
UAE Ministry Recommends Three-Day Remote Work for Private Sector to Bolster Safety
On March 1 2026 the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation advised private sector employers to adopt remote working…
Saudi Ministry Reclassifies Labour Law Violations Into Activity-Based Categories
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development issued a ministerial order on February 25, 2026 reclassifying labour-law violations into…
UAE Public Prosecution Details Criminal Penalties for Unauthorised Digital Fundraising
On February 26 2026 the UAE Public Prosecution clarified that creating managing or promoting fundraising campaigns without a required licence…
UAE Drug Authority Activates Multi-Agent Rule to Dismantle Pharmaceutical Monopolies
On February 24, 2026 the Emirates Drug Establishment activated a mechanism under Federal Decree-Law No. 38/2024 requiring pharmaceutical companies to…
GCC Advances Regional Health Governance With Unified Cross-Border Medical Protocols
GCC authorities have increasingly adopted cross-border medical escalation mechanisms to strengthen health governance and coordinate public health responses, officials said…
Ministry of Education Mandates Unified Digital System for Ramadan Assignments in UAE Public Schools
The UAE Ministry of Education on February 21, 2026, directed all public schools from kindergarten to grade 12 to handle…
Saudi Arabia Introduces Exemption Process for Government Contracts With Firms Lacking Local Headquarters
Saudi Arabia's Local Content and Government Procurement Authority announced on February 19, 2026 a new mechanism allowing government entities to…