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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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Bahrain Committee Endorses GCC Excise Tax Updates and OECD Data Exchange Accord
Bahrain's Finance and Economic Affairs Committee ratified an amendment to the GCC Unified Excise Tax Agreement and approved accession to…
Bahrain Shura Council Committee Reviews Amendments to Parliamentary Procedures
Bahrain's Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee examined proposed changes to the House of Representatives' internal regulations on April 22, 2026,…
ZATCA Sets April 30 Deadline for First-Quarter VAT Returns in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has directed VAT-registered businesses to file first-quarter returns by April 30 2026 or…
Kuwait Unveils Economic Package to Secure Supplies and Banking Amid Tensions
Kuwait's Ministry of State for Economic Affairs and Investment announced a package of measures on April 21, 2026, to protect…
UAE Ministry Requires Enhanced Safety Measures as Schools Reopen Nationwide
All public and private schools across the UAE resumed in-person classes on April 20 2026 under a revised safety framework…
Saudi Ministry Bars Visit Visa Holders from 2026 Hajj Under Strict Permit Rules
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior announced on April 18, 2026 that all visit visa holders were barred from performing Hajj,…
Saudi Arabia Enforces New Regulation to Phase Out Manual Car Washing at Fuel Stations
Saudi Arabia's municipalities have begun enforcing a new regulation from the Ministry of Energy that will ban manual car washing…
GCC States Propose Framework to Counter Maritime Threats and Protect Key Shipping Routes
GCC member states announced a draft resolution on April 16, 2026, establishing a cooperative framework to strengthen maritime security, protect…
FTA Announces Reduced Penalties for Tax Violations as Cabinet Decision Takes Effect
The Federal Tax Authority announced on April 15, 2026, that Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 amending administrative penalties for…
Saudi Ports Authority Activates Pre-Emptive Protocols for Transit Cargo at All Facilities
The Saudi Ports Authority activated pre-emptive arrangements for transit shipments across the Kingdom's ports on April 14, 2026, to speed…