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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 8 2026 amending the Wage Protection System to set the first of each month as the due date…
Qatar Adopts Tiered Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverages Under Amended Law
Qatar's General Tax Authority enacted Law No. 2 of 2026 in April amending excise tax provisions to impose a tiered volumetric levy on sweetened beverages according to sugar content with…
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…
UAE Labour Law Mandates Free Experience Certificates for Departing Private Sector Workers
UAE employers must issue a free experience certificate to workers upon request…
New UAE Rules Impose Extra Fees on Residents Registering Over Two Vehicles
Individual residents in the UAE must pay an additional fee to register…
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Kuwait Authorities Reinforce Drone Permit Rules With Severe Penalties
Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation warned this week that operating drones without required permits can result in fines up…
Saudi Traffic Directorate Mandates Six Conditions for Heavy Truck Drivers
The General Directorate of Traffic set six binding conditions for heavy truck and equipment drivers on September 12, 2026, as…
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 emerge from inter-ministerial consultations more than a year…
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, that raise the minimum marriage age to 18,…
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…
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…
UAE Cabinet Issues Decision No. 149 of 2026 Updating VAT Executive Regulation
On September 8, 2026, the UAE Ministry of Finance released Cabinet Decision No. 149 of 2026 amending the VAT Executive…
Kuwait Authority Deploys App for Reporting Illegal Child Labor Cases
Kuwait's Public Authority of Manpower launched the "Report Me" electronic service on September 10, 2026, enabling residents to flag suspected…
Saudi Tourism Ministry Revises Four Regulations to Streamline Travel and Hospitality Operations
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism announced updates to four regulatory bylaws on September 11, 2026, simplifying licensing for travel services,…
Qatar Outlines Protections for Older Persons in Address to UN Human Rights Council
Qatar affirmed on September 11, 2026 that protecting the dignity and rights of older persons remains a longstanding national priority…