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Oman Applies 5 Percent VAT With Exemptions Across Healthcare Education and Basic Foods
Oman's Tax Authority has outlined key exemptions and zero-rated categories under the VAT law in place since April 2021, shielding essential goods and services from the 5 percent consumption tax…
Bahrain LMRA Conducts 3152 Labour Inspections in August Resulting in 543 Deportations
Bahrain's Labour Market Regulatory Authority carried out 3152 inspection campaigns and visits in August 2026 that detained 77 irregular workers and led to the deportation of 543 violators according to…
Kuwait Justice Minister Details Pending Reforms to Family Laws and Digital Procedures
Kuwait's Minister of Justice outlined planned legislative changes on March 15, 2025,…
India’s Space Activities Bill Lingers in Consultation as Private Sector Expands
As of September 2026 India's revised Space Activities Bill has yet to…
Saudi Traffic Directorate Mandates Six Conditions for Heavy Truck Drivers
The General Directorate of Traffic set six binding conditions for heavy truck…
Kuwait Authorities Reinforce Drone Permit Rules With Severe Penalties
Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation warned this week that operating drones…
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Private sector employees in the UAE may request sick leave during their notice period for urgent medical needs under Federal…
Kuwait Advances Decree Requiring Licenses for All Charitable Fundraising Activities
The Kuwaiti Cabinet approved a 96-article decree-law in July to establish a National Center for Charitable Work, mandate licensing for…
Oman Introduces Tiered Fees for EV Charging Effective October 1
Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology announced new regulated fees for electric vehicle charging that will apply from…
Oman Implements Tiered Fees for Public EV Charging From October 1
Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology announced this week that regulated fees for electric vehicle charging at public…
UAE Astronomy Centre Projects February 8 Start for Ramadan in 2027
UAE authorities have projected that Ramadan will begin on February 8 2027 with Eid al-Fitr expected on March 9 or…
Oman Regulates Public EV Charging with Tiered Tariffs Starting Next Month
Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology announced this week that regulated fees for public electric vehicle charging will…
Saudi Employers Must Notify Job Applicants of Interview Results Within 30 Days
On September 7, 2026, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development reminded private sector employers that failing to…
Iranian Parliament Panel Receives Briefing on Gulf Islands Sovereignty and Regional Ties
The head of Iran's Article 90 Commission said on October 13, 2025 that Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi briefed lawmakers on…
UAE Skill Levels Framework Influences Private Sector Jobs Visas and Minimum Pay
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation applies a nine-tier occupational classification that determines worker status, visa eligibility and…
Oman to Enforce Tiered EV Charging Fees Ranging From 50 to 120 Baisa per kWh Starting October
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology announced on September 8, 2026 that Oman will apply regulated tariffs for…