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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 at the Sultan Qaboos Academy for Police Sciences in Nizwa focusing on creativity and innovation in security work,…
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 completing at least one year of service receive a minimum end-of-service gratuity equivalent to three weeks of their…
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…
UAE Introduces Extra Fees for Residents Registering More Than Two Vehicles From 2027
Individual residents in the UAE will pay additional fees to register or…
Democrats Poised for House Gains as Midterm Voters Judge Trump Presidency
American voters went to the polls on November 3, 2026, in midterm…
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UAE Driving Tests From 2027 Require 75% Minimum Yet Allow Automatic Failure on Dangerous Errors
New federal regulations effective January 1, 2027, require UAE driving…
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UAE Cabinet Establishes Minimum Age of 15 for Social Media Access with Strict Safeguards
The UAE Cabinet approved a resolution on June 18, 2026 setting 15 as the minimum age for social media use,…
Saudi Traffic Authority Reminds Drivers of Window Tinting Limits and Associated Fines
Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Traffic on June 18, 2026 warned motorists that violations of vehicle window tinting regulations carry…
Qiwa Caps Instant Work Visas at Five for New Saudi Businesses
Saudi Arabia's Qiwa platform limited instant work visas to five for companies operating less than two years on June 18,…
Sultan Haitham Issues Royal Decree Updating GCC Insurance Protection System
Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued Royal Decree No. 65/2026 on June 17, 2026, amending the unified system that extends…
Saudi Arabia Bans Light Vehicle Imports From 29 Manufacturers Over Fuel Economy Plans
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organisation banned imports of new light vehicles from 29 manufacturers on June 16, 2026…
UAE Pension Authority Details Excluded Service Periods and Salary Combination Exceptions
The General Authority for Pensions and Social Security on June 16, 2026, specified four service periods excluded from pension subscription…
Saudi Cabinet Endorses Changes to Counter-Terrorism and Financing Statutes
Saudi Arabia's Council of Ministers approved amendments to the Law on Combating Terrorism and Its Financing together with its implementing…
Federal National Council Refers UAE Draft Laws on Genetic Resources and Heritage to Review Committees
On June 14, 2026, the UAE Federal National Council referred two government draft laws on plant genetic resources for food…
Oman Shura Council Examines Unified GCC Volunteer Work Law in Legislative Review
Oman's Shura Council on June 9, 2026 reviewed a draft unified law aimed at regulating volunteer work across GCC countries…
Qatar Education Ministry Expands Fee Exemptions for Non-Qatari Students
Qatar's Minister of Education and Higher Education approved Ministerial Decision No. 5 of 2026 on June 8 that adds holders…