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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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GCC States Publish New Decrees Covering Judicial Promotions and Flood Protection Projects
The Sader Weekly Official Gazette Monitor for May 13, 2026, published by Lexis Middle East on May 18, detailed decrees…
China Extends Visa-Free Policy for Omani Citizens Through December 2026
The Embassy of Oman in China announced on May 13, 2026, that Beijing had prolonged its unilateral visa-free entry for…
KHDA Sets Nine-Day Eid Al Adha Break for Dubai Private Schools
On May 12, 2026, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority confirmed that private schools in Dubai will observe a nine-day…
UAE Ministry Orders Nationwide Return to In-Person Classes Starting May 11
The UAE Ministry of Education announced on May 10, 2026, that schools, nurseries and universities would resume in-person learning the…
Bahrain MPs Back GCC Excise Tax Modernisation and OECD Transparency Accession
Bahraini MPs approved amendments to the GCC Unified Selective Tax Agreement on May 8, 2026, enabling flexible excise calculations tied…
Bahrain Parliament to Review Reforms to GCC Excise Tax Framework
Bahrain's Parliament is set to debate and vote on amendments to the GCC Unified Selective Tax Agreement attached to Decree…
UAE Cabinet Establishes Penalties for Breaches of Consumer Goods Pricing Rules
The UAE Council of Ministers issued Cabinet Decision No. 14 of 2026 on March 18 establishing administrative penalties including fines…
UAE Ministry Exempts Six Healthcare Categories From Post-Graduation Licensing Experience
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation exempted graduates in six nursing and allied health fields from a six-month post-graduation…
Central Bank Orders UAE Banks to Halt WhatsApp Use for Customer Services
The Central Bank of the UAE on April 22, 2026, directed all licensed financial institutions to cease using WhatsApp and…
UAE Ministry Directs Recall of Popular Brand Cups Over Lead Contamination
The UAE Ministry of Economy's Consumer Protection Department ordered the recall of a popular consumer brand's cups on April 22,…