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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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Bahrain Registers One Electric Vehicle for Every 1,000 on Roads
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Lifecycle Software Rolls Out Agile Platforms to Aid Telcos With Shifting UK Payments Rules
Lifecycle Software announced Tuesday a service using its real-time BSS and OCS platforms to help telecommunications operators and MVNOs adapt…
UAE Ministry Details Eight Rules Governing Juvenile Work Permits for Ages 15 to 18
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has outlined eight rules that private-sector employers must follow to obtain juvenile work…
Omani Sultan Enacts Diplomatic Transfers Through Updated Legal Structure
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq issued royal decrees on September 3, 2026, transferring and appointing diplomats across multiple postings as Oman…
UAE Rolls Out Tiered R&D Tax Credit Capped at AED 2 Million for Qualifying Firms
The UAE Ministry of Finance unveiled a new research and development tax credit regime in March 2026 that lets businesses…
UAE Suppliers Face 24-Hour Deadline to Withdraw Counterfeit Goods Under New Regulations
UAE authorities began enforcing new anti-commercial fraud regulations in August 2026 that require suppliers to pull counterfeit, adulterated or spoiled…
Ministry Sets Protective Conditions for UAE Employers Hiring Juveniles Aged 15 to 18
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation this week reiterated eight rules that employers must follow to obtain juvenile work…
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Tourist Stays to 30 Days for 60 Countries
Thailand's Interior Ministry has reduced the visa-free stay for tourists from 60 countries and territories from 60 days to 30…
Kuwait Amiri Decree Permits Regulated Borrowing From Future Generations Fund
Kuwait issued an Amiri decree on September 1 2026 allowing the government to borrow from its sovereign wealth fund to…
Kuwait Modernizes Laws to Enhance Appeal for Foreign Investors
Kuwait is advancing a national plan to update its legislative framework as a structural reform to attract foreign investment and…
Bahrain International Airport Deploys CT Scanners and Automation to Accelerate Passenger Processing
Bahrain International Airport has improved passenger throughput by integrating computed tomography scanners for security checks, automation across operations and alignment…