| Gulf, China exchanges sign deal to boost commodity ties
Relations between the Middle East and China’s derivatives markets are set to deepen following a new cooperation agreement signed between the Gulf Mercantile Exchange and the Shanghai Futures Exchange. |
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| Kingdom arrests 20,688 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 20,688 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
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| Saudi Arabia, Indonesia sign key agreements to boost trade and mining cooperation
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia have signed a series of memoranda of understanding aimed at enhancing bilateral trade and expanding cooperation in the mining sector. |
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| Saudi Arabia and France strengthen strategic health care partnership during minister’s visit
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel met French health officials in Paris on Friday to reaffirm and deepen healthcare cooperation between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. |
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| Saudi Arabia and France strengthen strategic health care partnership during minister’s visit
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel met French health officials in Paris on Friday to reaffirm and deepen healthcare cooperation between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. |
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| Saudi Arabia signs aviation deals at ICAO Conference in Doha
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation has signed multiple air transport agreements at the International Civil Aviation Organization Facilitation Conference in Doha, as part of its strategy to bolster international cooperation and expand the Kingdom’s global aviation footprint. |
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| Saudi Arabia, US in talks to sign deal on nuclear technology
The US and Saudi Arabia will sign a preliminary agreement on energy cooperation and civilian nuclear technology, Energy Secretary Chris Wright told a press conference in the Saudi capital on Sunday. |
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| Misk Foundation, London Business School sign strategic agreement
The Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, also known as Misk, and London Business School on Sunday signed a strategic agreement to strengthen leadership and advance executive education. |
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| UAE: Can employees ask for a severance package in their job contract?
I am planning to move to the UAE this summer and have been exploring job opportunities. However, none of my potential employers I've spoken to were willing to offer a severance package. I’d like to understand if there are any laws or regulations about this. Is it possible to include a "golden handshake" clause in my job contract? And if I do, will it be legally binding? |
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| Committee reviews draft law to combat illegal immigration
An Arab Parliament subcommittee convened on Saturday to review a draft Arab model law aimed at combating illegal migration, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance legislative cooperation among Arab states in addressing the challenges posed by irregular migration. |
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| Kingdom arrests 18,669 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 18,669 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
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| UAE: Can a woman request visa sponsorship from husband after divorce?
My children and I live in Dubai under my husband's sponsorship. If we decide to get divorced, will my husband be required to continue sponsoring our residency in the UAE? What rights do I have in this situation, especially since I am a homemaker? |
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| Dubai: Should employees pay for fuel, Salik when travelling for work?
I am constantly on the road as part of my job. However, I pay for the fuel and Salik fees out of my pocket. Shouldn't the company be bearing this cost? What are my rights in this regard? |
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| Minister issues new exam oversight regulations to enhance efficiency
Minister of Education Dr Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei has issued a ministerial resolution outlining new mechanisms and standards for exam administration, oversight and grading across all educational zones and academic levels. |
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| ITFC inks $45m energy deal with Comoros
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation has signed a €40 million ($45.43 million) Murabaha financing agreement with the African nation of Comoros to support its energy sector, the Saudi Press Agency reported. |
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| Kuwait, Saudi Arabia ink MoC to boost civil aviation cooperation
Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) on Wednesday, aimed at strengthening technical collaboration and expertise exchange in the civil aviation sector. |
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| Kuwait signs design deal with Turkish firm Proyapi for GCC rail project
Kuwait has signed a 2.5 million Kuwaiti dinars ($8.1 million) contract for the design and planning of its section of the regional rail network, marking a step forward in the realization of the Gulf Railway Project first conceived in 2009. |
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| Saudi fund signs $10m loan for renewable energy project in Solomon Islands
The Saudi Fund for Development on Tuesday signed a $10 million development loan agreement with the Solomon Islands to support a renewable energy project. |
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| NBK signs partnership with Harrods London, bringing unmatched benefits to customers
Strengthening its position as a pioneer in delivering exclusive and distinguished offerings, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has forged an exclusive partnership with Harrods, London’s iconic luxury department store and one of the world’s most renowned shopping destinations. |
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| UAE sets tax nexus rules for non-resident investors in real estate, funds
The UAE has issued new guidelines that clarify when foreigners and non-residents will be treated as having a taxable presence in the country when it comes to real estate and investment funds. |
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| Dubai: Should employees pay for fuel, Salik when travelling for work?
Question: I am constantly on the road as part of my job. However, I pay for the fuel and Salik fees out of my pocket. Shouldn't the company be bearing this cost? What are my rights in this regard? |
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| UAE: Can a will made in one's home country cover properties, assets in the Emirates?
I own property and assets both in the UAE and in my home country. Is it possible to make a will in my home country that covers my UAE assets as well? Would such will be legally recognised and be enforceable in the UAE? Are there any legal challenges I should be aware of, and how does the process work? |
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| Dubai Land Department and Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority ink pact on real estate tokenisation
Following the launch of the pilot phase of the ‘Real Estate Tokenisation,’ one of the initiatives under the umbrella of the ‘REES Real Estate Innovation Initiative,’ Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) signed a collaboration agreement aimed at enhancing Dubai’s global position as a leading hub for investment and innovation in the real estate sector. |
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| Kingdom arrests 18,407 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 18,407 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
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| UAE reaches 26 trade agreements under economic partnership initiative
The UAE has signed five new trade deals so far in 2025, bringing the total number reached under its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement program to 26. |
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| New laws simplifying Saudi business registration to take effect
Saudi Arabia is set to introduce significant changes to its business registration system when the new Law of Commercial Register and Law of Trade Names take effect on April 3. |
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| Kuwait passes borrowing law to rejoin global debt markets after 8 years
Kuwait is set to return to international debt markets after an eight-year absence, following the approval of a long-awaited public borrowing law aimed at addressing fiscal pressures and financing infrastructure projects. |
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| UAE: Why residents are opting for longer saving deposits with banks, schemes
Residents in the UAE are increasingly opting for longer saving deposits with banks and saving schemes. The reason behind this? They want to cash in on high returns amid high interest and profit rates before they begin to decline. |
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| UAE: Is not saving enough keeping you awake at night? You're not alone
A feeling of 'not saving enough' keeps almost half of UAE residents awake at night, a study showed. |
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| Kuwait, Iraq strengthen oil and gas cooperation
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Oil held discussions on Monday with a delegation from the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the oil and gas sectors as part of efforts to strengthen ties between the two nations. |
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| KFAED and Bahrain ink KD 10mn loan deal for key highway project
The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) and the Bahraini government signed a loan agreement on Sunday, valued at KD 10 million (approximately $32.4 million), to finance the second phase of the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Highway development project. The initiative aims to bolster Bahrain’s economic and social development by enhancing a critical transportation artery in the capital. |
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| Mubarak Al-Kabeer port key pillar of economic vision
The Mubarak Al-Kabeer Seaport project is a landmark initiative poised to position Kuwait as a leading regional hub for cargo and commercial activities, Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Mashaan said on Sunday. |
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| Abu Dhabi eviction law: What can tenants do if landlords ask to vacate on short notice?
I have been residing in an apartment in Abu Dhabi for the past eight years. My real estate agent has just informed me that the landlord does not wish to renew my contract which expires in a couple of weeks. Is this legal? |
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| New ID procedure for individuals with revoked nationalities
The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) on Thursday announced the procedure for issuing civil ID cards to individuals whose Kuwaiti nationality has been revoked, in accordance with Article 8 of the Kuwaiti Nationality Law. |
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| Kingdom arrests 25,150 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 25,150 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
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| Longer Eid break: Can UAE employers deny requests to combine holiday with annual leave?
I work in a managerial role in a mainland Dubai company. With the Eid break happening in soon, I wished to combine my annual leave with the holidays to have an extended vacation. Can my HR refuse my request citing my managerial responsibilities? |
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| UAE: Will employees face legal trouble for refusing a job offer after accepting it via email?
I received a job offer from a Dubai-based company that I accepted via email. I did not sign anything but emailed the company to say I was accepting it. Now, I have received a better offer from another company that I really want to accept. Will I face any legal trouble if I decline the first offer now? |
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| UAE approves new rules for lawyers, legal consultants defining licensing, training law
The UAE Cabinet has approved laws governing and organising the legal profession and consultancy. The regulation, announced on Wednesday, addresses some provision to structure and modernise the legal industry. |
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| $1.06bn deal signed to launch new logistics zone in Riyadh’s Falcon City
A new SR4 billion ($1.06 billion) logistics zone will be created within Falcon City in northern Riyadh, after a deal between Saudi firms SAL and Sela Co. |
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| Amir hails judiciary’s key role
HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah visited the Supreme Judicial Council on Sunday evening to mark the holy month of Ramadan. |
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| Kuwait abolishes ‘honor killing’ law, raises marriage age to 18
In a historic move toward gender equality, Kuwait officially abolished Article 153 of the penal code, a law that effectively allowed “honor killings” by granting lenient sentences to male relatives who murdered female family members caught in adultery. |
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| Kuwait, China sign framework agreement on renewable energy technology
Kuwait and China signed on Monday a framework agreement, which contains technical details on renewable energy cooperation. Kuwait's Undersecretary at the Ministry of Electricity and Water and renewable energy Dr Adel Al-Zamel took part in the signing ceremony along Ren Jingdong, Deputy Director of the Chinese National Energy Administration. |
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| Kingdom arrests 23,865 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 23,865 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
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| Royal Commission for Yanbu signs animal welfare deals
The Royal Commission for Yanbu has signed two agreements that will promote animal welfare and environmental protection. |
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| UAE: Working hours, sick leave, overtime; all about private sector jobs
If you are one among millions who live and work in the UAE, you must be well versed with how strict the laws of the country are. |
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| UAE: Will employees face legal trouble for refusing a job offer after accepting it via email?
I received a job offer from a Dubai-based company that I accepted via email. I did not sign anything but emailed the company to say I was accepting it. Now, I have received a better offer from another company that I really want to accept. Will I face any legal trouble if I decline the first offer now? |
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| BSF, Diriyah Co. ink $1.6bn financing deal to develop Wadi Safar project
Banque Saudi Fransi has signed a financing deal worth SR6 billion ($1.6 billion) with Diriyah Co. to develop the Wadi Safar project, highlighting the private sector’s role in driving economic growth. |
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| Lebanon readies 22 deals for signing with Saudi Arabia during high-level visit
Lebanon has prepared the final drafts of 22 cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia, setting the stage for a high-level visit next month to strengthen economic ties. |
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| Egypt approves investment protection deal with Saudi Arabia
Egypt’s parliament has approved a bilateral investment protection agreement with Saudi Arabia, aiming to boost capital inflows, create jobs, and strengthen economic ties between the two nations. |
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| Saudi Arabia, South Korea sign deal to boost cooperation in space sector
The Saudi Space Agency has entered into a new partnership with the Korean Aerospace Administration to boost cooperation in the space sector. |