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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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Shura Council Backs GCC Unified Legislation on Plant Genetic Resources
Bahrain's Shura Council approved draft legislation endorsing the GCC Unified Law on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture on…
UAE Ministry Seeks Feedback on Refinements to End-of-Service Savings Scheme
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation launched a public consultation on February 16, 2026, seeking input on regulatory enhancements…
Saudi Authorities Warn of Fines and Jail for Failing to Report Visa Overstayers
Saudi Arabia's Public Security warned on February 16, 2026 that citizens and residents face fines of up to SR50,000, imprisonment…
Bahrain Court Jails Electronics Retailers for VAT Evasion as Regional Tax Rules Tighten
Bahraini courts sentenced two owners of a shuttered electronics megastore to three years in prison each and imposed fines exceeding…
Saudi Arabia Launches Musaned Service for Legal Termination of Absent Domestic Worker Contracts
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development launched a work interruption service on the Musaned platform on February…
Saudi Hajj Ministry Halts Operations of Two Umrah Firms Over Pilgrim Service Breaches
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah suspended two Umrah service companies on February 14, 2026 after confirming operational violations…
Shura Council to Review Draft Law Extending Social Insurance to Bahrainis in GCC States
Bahrain's Shura Council is set to review a draft law on February 13, 2026 aimed at updating the GCC Unified…
Central Bank of the UAE Authorises E-Money Providers to Offer Consumer Loans
On February 12, 2026 the Central Bank of the UAE introduced a new authorisation framework enabling licensed e-money institutions to…
UAE Ministry Prohibits Generative AI Use by Students Under 13 in Schools
The UAE Ministry of Education on February 12 2026 released its Safe and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Classrooms…
UAE Finance Ministry Names VARA Competent Authority for Corporate Tax Qualifying Activities
The UAE Ministry of Finance designated Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority as a competent authority for fund, wealth and investment…