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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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Madinah Mayoralty Bars Portable Gas Stoves and Cylinders from Hospitality Sites
The Madinah Mayoralty on April 13, 2026 prohibited guests from using portable gas stoves and cylinders at all hospitality facilities…
Bahrain Refers GCC Customs Law Changes to Parliament for Trade Efficiency
Bahrain referred proposed amendments to the GCC Unified Customs Law to parliament on April 11, 2026, under Decree No. 23…
Shoura Council Member Proposes Scrapping Expatriate Fees in Saudi Construction
On April 7, 2026, Shoura Council member Raeda Abu Nayan urged the Ministry of Commerce to study abolishing fees on…
UAE Accedes to Svalbard Treaty to Expand Arctic Scientific Research
The United Arab Emirates formally acceded to the Svalbard Treaty on April 6, 2026 under Federal Decree No. 125 of…
UAE Ministry Reforms Healthcare Licensing for Faculty and Nursing Graduates
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention announced regulatory reforms on April 2, 2026, permitting medical faculty to practice clinically…
Saudi Authorities Deport 5111 Unlawful Residents After Week-Long Nationwide Inspections
Saudi security authorities deported 5111 unlawful residents during coordinated inspections from March 19 to 25 2026 after the Ministry of…
Saudi Arabia’s New Copyright Law to Boost AI and Digital Protections Starting August 12
Saudi Arabia's revised copyright legislation will enter into force on Aug. 12, replacing the 2003 law with tougher penalties, artificial…
UAE Government Implements Enhanced Mosquito Control Nationwide Following Recent Rainfall Events
UAE authorities deployed intensified mosquito control measures across the country on March 29, 2026 after recent rainfall created stagnant water…
Saudi Arabia Waives Overstay Penalties and Grants Visa Extensions for Affected Travelers
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior announced on March 25, 2026 temporary measures to allow holders of visit, Umrah, transit and…
UAE Regulator Approves Starlink Satellite Internet With Land Mobility Limits
The UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority granted formal approval for Starlink satellite internet services on March 23, 2026,…