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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…

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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…

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Omani Police Academy Inaugurates Conference on Creativity and Innovation in Security

On October 16, 2024, senior Omani officials inaugurated the second scientific conference…

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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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UAE Labour Law Mandates Free Experience Certificates for Departing Private Sector Workers

UAE employers must issue a free experience certificate to workers upon request…

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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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UAE Labour Law Permits Sick Leave During Notice Period With Employer Agreement

Private sector employees in the UAE may request sick leave during their notice period for urgent medical needs under Federal…

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Kuwait Advances Decree Requiring Licenses for All Charitable Fundraising Activities

The Kuwaiti Cabinet approved a 96-article decree-law in July to establish a National Center for Charitable Work, mandate licensing for…

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Oman Introduces Tiered Fees for EV Charging Effective October 1

Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology announced new regulated fees for electric vehicle charging that will apply from…

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Oman Implements Tiered Fees for Public EV Charging From October 1

Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology announced this week that regulated fees for electric vehicle charging at public…

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UAE Astronomy Centre Projects February 8 Start for Ramadan in 2027

UAE authorities have projected that Ramadan will begin on February 8 2027 with Eid al-Fitr expected on March 9 or…

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Oman Regulates Public EV Charging with Tiered Tariffs Starting Next Month

Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology announced this week that regulated fees for public electric vehicle charging will…

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Saudi Employers Must Notify Job Applicants of Interview Results Within 30 Days

On September 7, 2026, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development reminded private sector employers that failing to…

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Iranian Parliament Panel Receives Briefing on Gulf Islands Sovereignty and Regional Ties

The head of Iran's Article 90 Commission said on October 13, 2025 that Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi briefed lawmakers on…

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UAE Skill Levels Framework Influences Private Sector Jobs Visas and Minimum Pay

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation applies a nine-tier occupational classification that determines worker status, visa eligibility and…

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Oman to Enforce Tiered EV Charging Fees Ranging From 50 to 120 Baisa per kWh Starting October

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology announced on September 8, 2026 that Oman will apply regulated tariffs for…

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