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UAE Labour Authority Lists Overtime Pay Rates and Working Conditions for Private Sector
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation this week published overtime pay rules for private sector workers that mandate additional compensation of 25 per cent for extra hours while…
Democrats’ US Midterm Sweep Triggers Initial Global Market Turmoil Before Rebound
Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress in the November 4, 2026 US midterm elections, causing early declines in global stocks and AI shares on regulatory fears before markets…
Bahraini MP Calls for Nighttime Inspections in Juffair and Adliya to Address Resident Complaints
On November 4, 2026, MP Dr Hassan BuKhammas submitted a proposal to…
UAE to Enforce Nine-Hour Daily Driving Limit for All Motorists from 2027
The UAE will prohibit all drivers from spending more than nine hours…
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…
Kuwait Streamlines Public Contracts With Higher Procurement Threshold Under Amended Law
Kuwait has raised the threshold for government contracts awardable without Central Agency…
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UAE Labour Law Mandates 10-Day Payment of Deceased Workers’ Dues to Families
UAE employers must hand over all wages, end-of-service gratuity and…
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UAE Harnesses Carbon Intelligence as Emerging Competitive Advantage
The UAE is establishing carbon intelligence powered by artificial intelligence as a new competitive edge in the global sustainability market,…
UAE Opens Month-Long Programme Marking Emirati Women’s Day and Achievements
The United Arab Emirates on Thursday launched a month-long celebration of Emirati Women’s Day under the theme "We Emerge Stronger…
Dubai Enforces New Shared Housing Rules With Mandatory Permits and Stiff Penalties
Dubai's Law No. 4 of 2026 regulating shared housing took effect on August 26 2026 requiring permits for properties and…
MoHRE Identifies Four Violations That Block UAE Firms From New Work Permits
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation on August 27 2026 specified four violations under Ministerial Resolution No 543…
Dubai Activates Shared Housing Rules Mandating Permits and Penalties up to Dh1 Million
Dubai's Law No. 4 of 2026 regulating shared housing entered into force on August 26, 2026, requiring mandatory permits for…
UAE Extends Emirati Women’s Day to Month of Events Under New Theme
Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak announced on July 15, 2026, that the UAE will mark Emirati Women’s Day with a month-long…
Bank of England Removes Stablecoin Holding Limits in Revised Rules
The Bank of England announced on June 22 2026 revisions to systemic stablecoin regulation that drop proposed individual and business…
Amnesty International Warns Kuwait Counterterrorism Measures Endanger Rights and Expand Death Penalty
Amnesty International stated on August 26, 2026, that Kuwait's counterterrorism legislation introduced amid the Iran conflict contains overly broad provisions…
Dubai Activates Permit System and Occupancy Standards for Shared Housing Units
New regulations under Dubai Law No. 4 of 2026 governing shared housing took effect on August 26 2026 requiring mandatory…
UAE Ministry Clarifies Filing Obligations for Pillar Two Top-up Tax Returns
The UAE Ministry of Finance issued Ministerial Decision No. 133 of 2026 on August 26 specifying which entities in multinational…