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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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UAE Cabinet Resolution to Create Multiple Long Weekends for Residents in 2026
Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024 is expected to provide UAE residents with up to eight additional days off in…
Macron Urges EU-Wide Social Media Ban for Under-15s in Letter to Commission Chief
French President Emmanuel Macron submitted a proposal for an EU-wide ban on social media for children under 15 in an…
Kuwait Ministry Admits Nearly 3,000 Students to New Secondary Tracks Program
On September 14, 2026, Kuwait's Ministry of Education announced the admission of 2,991 students into its experimental high school pathways…
UAE Ministry of Interior Reports 74% Decline in Traffic Deaths Since 2011 at UN Event
The UAE Ministry of Interior announced a 74 per cent reduction in road traffic fatalities between 2011 and 2025 while…
Saudi Arabia Revises Four Tourism Regulations to Lift Sector Efficiency
The Saudi Ministry of Tourism on September 11, 2026 updated regulations for travel services, tour guiding, hospitality facilities and private…
Kuwait Publishes Decree-Law Setting Registration Rules and Penalties for Drone Operations
Kuwait on September 13, 2026, published Decree-Law No. 89 of 2026 in the Official Gazette, creating a 44-article framework to…
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…