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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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UAE Labour Rules Block Employers From Imposing Bans on Valid Job Changes
UAE employees retain the right to switch jobs without automatic labour bans when following Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation…
Dubai Police Hosts Cyber Guardian Challenge to Spot Hidden Threats on Awareness Platform
Dubai Police on October 16, 2026, launched the Cyber Guardian challenge turning its eCrime Hub into an interactive game zone…
Qatar Shifts All Recruitment Costs to Employers Under Article 34 Prohibition
Qatar banned employers and recruiters from charging any recruitment fees to workers under Article 34 on October 16, 2026, requiring…
NCM Predicts Scattered Rainfall Across UAE for Next Five Days
The National Centre of Meteorology forecast on October 16, 2026 that rain will likely affect parts of the UAE over…
Umm Al Quwain Ruler Issues Decree and Laws on Minors’ Funds, Partnerships and Parking
Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla issued an Emiri decree and two laws on Wednesday to establish an endowment committee…
Etihad Rail Service Outpaces Car Travel on Dubai-Abu Dhabi Route
A test conducted on September 30, 2026, showed Etihad Rail's new passenger train arriving four minutes ahead of a car…
Hamdan bin Mohammed Witnesses Launch of UAE-WEF Centre for Global Future Opportunities
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed witnessed the signing of an agreement to establish the Centre for Global Future Opportunities in Dubai…
ICP Clarifies Nomination Requirements for Majority of UAE Golden Visa Categories
UAE authorities detailed the nomination letter needed for most Golden Visa applications on October 15, 2026, outlining categories that require…
UAE Ministry Directs Employers to Report Absent Domestic Workers Within Five Days
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation instructed employers on October 15, 2026 to file a Domestic Worker Absence…
Kuwait Mandates KD75 Minimum Pay and Strict Seven-Day Wage Delay Limit
Kuwait has set a minimum monthly wage of 75 Kuwaiti dinars for workers under its Labour Law while detailing requirements…