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UAE Labour Authority Lists Overtime Pay Rates and Working Conditions for Private Sector
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation this week published overtime pay rules for private sector workers that mandate additional compensation of 25 per cent for extra hours while…
Democrats’ US Midterm Sweep Triggers Initial Global Market Turmoil Before Rebound
Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress in the November 4, 2026 US midterm elections, causing early declines in global stocks and AI shares on regulatory fears before markets…
Bahraini MP Calls for Nighttime Inspections in Juffair and Adliya to Address Resident Complaints
On November 4, 2026, MP Dr Hassan BuKhammas submitted a proposal to…
UAE to Enforce Nine-Hour Daily Driving Limit for All Motorists from 2027
The UAE will prohibit all drivers from spending more than nine hours…
Federal Regulations Cap UAE Driving Time at Nine Hours Daily From 2027 to Reduce Fatigue Risks
UAE drivers will be limited to nine hours behind the wheel in…
Kuwait Streamlines Public Contracts With Higher Procurement Threshold Under Amended Law
Kuwait has raised the threshold for government contracts awardable without Central Agency…
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Saudi Ministry Reclassifies Labour Law Violations Into Activity-Based Categories
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development issued a ministerial order on February 25, 2026 reclassifying labour-law violations into…
UAE Public Prosecution Details Criminal Penalties for Unauthorised Digital Fundraising
On February 26 2026 the UAE Public Prosecution clarified that creating managing or promoting fundraising campaigns without a required licence…
UAE Drug Authority Activates Multi-Agent Rule to Dismantle Pharmaceutical Monopolies
On February 24, 2026 the Emirates Drug Establishment activated a mechanism under Federal Decree-Law No. 38/2024 requiring pharmaceutical companies to…
GCC Advances Regional Health Governance With Unified Cross-Border Medical Protocols
GCC authorities have increasingly adopted cross-border medical escalation mechanisms to strengthen health governance and coordinate public health responses, officials said…
Ministry of Education Mandates Unified Digital System for Ramadan Assignments in UAE Public Schools
The UAE Ministry of Education on February 21, 2026, directed all public schools from kindergarten to grade 12 to handle…
Saudi Arabia Introduces Exemption Process for Government Contracts With Firms Lacking Local Headquarters
Saudi Arabia's Local Content and Government Procurement Authority announced on February 19, 2026 a new mechanism allowing government entities to…
Shura Council Backs GCC Unified Legislation on Plant Genetic Resources
Bahrain's Shura Council approved draft legislation endorsing the GCC Unified Law on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture on…
UAE Ministry Seeks Feedback on Refinements to End-of-Service Savings Scheme
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation launched a public consultation on February 16, 2026, seeking input on regulatory enhancements…
Saudi Authorities Warn of Fines and Jail for Failing to Report Visa Overstayers
Saudi Arabia's Public Security warned on February 16, 2026 that citizens and residents face fines of up to SR50,000, imprisonment…
Bahrain Court Jails Electronics Retailers for VAT Evasion as Regional Tax Rules Tighten
Bahraini courts sentenced two owners of a shuttered electronics megastore to three years in prison each and imposed fines exceeding…