Saudi Arabia extends tax penalty waiver scheme for an additional six months until the end of 2026
Saudi Arabia’s ZATCA has extended its tax penalty and fine waiver initiative by an additional six months, now running until December 31, 2026.
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UAE sets June 30 deadline for private sector Emiratisation targets, warns of steep fines starting July 1
UAE private sector firms with 50 or more employees face a June 30 deadline to meet their mid-year Emiratisation targets or risk AED 120,000 annual fines per unfilled position.
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Dubai introduces flexible summer working hours for government employees
Dubai government employees will benefit from new flexible summer working hours starting June 29 as part of an initiative to improve workplace well-being.
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GCC condemns Israeli military incursions and shelling in southern Syria
The Gulf Cooperation Council condemns Israeli military actions in southern Syria, labeling them a dangerous escalation and a violation of international law.
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UAE implements stricter Wage Protection System enforcement framework for private sector
The UAE introduces a stricter Wage Protection System framework, enforcing prompt private sector salary payments and increasing compliance thresholds.
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Saudi Arabian Football Federation president resigns following early World Cup exit
Saudi Arabia’s Football Federation president Yasser al-Misehal resigns after the team’s disappointing first-round exit from the 2026 World Cup.
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Sharjah announces extensive two-month traffic diversions for infrastructure upgrades in key industrial areas
The Sharjah RTA has announced a major two-month traffic diversion between Industrial Areas 12 and 13 starting June 30 for key infrastructure upgrades.
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Upcoming US-Iran technical peace talks thrown into uncertainty following renewed weekend attacks in the Gulf
High-stakes US-Iran technical peace talks face intense uncertainty following a wave of reciprocal military strikes and naval base targets in the Gulf.
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UAE expresses solidarity and condolences to Qatar after civilian casualty from maritime military operations
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep solidarity with Qatar following a tragic civilian casualty linked to regional maritime military operations.
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Fourteen Saudi nationals killed in fatal Saudi Aramco helicopter crash at Ras Tanura oil hub
A Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura has claimed the lives of 14 Saudi nationals shortly after the terminal resumed operations.
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Kuwait Bourse closes lower as benchmark index drops amid regional market caution
The Kuwait Bourse closed lower on Thursday, with the All Share Index dropping 0.27 percent amid moderate trading volumes and regional caution.
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Qatar shuts down 17 travel and air cargo agencies in major licensing compliance crackdown
Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority has closed 17 travel and air cargo offices during an ongoing compliance drive targeting unlicensed operators.
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Iran warns international shipping against using Oman’s new Strait of Hormuz southern corridor
Iran’s IRGC has prohibited vessels from using Oman’s newly established southern corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it unauthorized and dangerous.
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Saudi Arabia and Iran foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties and regional stability
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations, regional stability, and ongoing US-Iran negotiations.
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UAE expresses deep solidarity with Venezuela following devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquakes
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed solidarity and condolences to Venezuela after two powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquakes hit near Caracas.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends joint GCC-US ministerial meeting in Bahrain
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with GCC foreign ministers in Bahrain to discuss the US-Iran peace deal and regional security.
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Marriott International and Blacksand announce landmark deal to develop 10 hotels in Saudi Arabia
Blacksand and Marriott International have signed an agreement to open 10 new hotels across Saudi Arabia, adding over 1,300 rooms to the Kingdom’s hospitality sector.
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Indian embassy confirms 12 Indian nationals among the 13 killed in Ras Laffan explosion
The Indian embassy in Qatar has officially confirmed that 12 Indian workers were among the 13 people who lost their lives in the Ras Laffan gas facility explosion.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Bahrain, Kuwait, and UAE for regional talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a diplomatic tour of the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain to discuss regional stability and the Strait of Hormuz.
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Oman and Iran establish joint working group on future management of the Strait of Hormuz
Oman and Iran have agreed to form a joint working group to discuss the future management and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz following talks in Muscat.
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Kuwait court issues sweeping verdicts in state security and money laundering cases
A Kuwaiti court hands down dozens of severe sentences and fines in major money laundering and state security cases, including Hezbollah financing.
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GCC Secretary-General expresses solidarity with Qatar following tragic Ras Laffan industrial explosion
The GCC Secretary-General has expressed deep solidarity and condolences to Qatar following the fatal explosion at a Ras Laffan industrial facility.
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PeopleStrong launches the GCC’s first AI-powered talent infrastructure platform
PeopleStrong has introduced FutureOfTalent.ai, the GCC’s first AI-powered talent infrastructure platform to connect skilled workers with enterprises.
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DeepFest returns to Riyadh as Saudi Arabia marks 2026 as the ‘Year of Artificial Intelligence’
DeepFest will return to Riyadh this August, bringing together global tech leaders as Saudi Arabia celebrates 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence.
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e& UAE Launches 5G-Advanced Connectivity at World’s Tallest Hotel
e& UAE has successfully deployed 5G-Advanced (5.5G) connectivity at the world’s tallest hotel, reinforcing its commitment to world-class digital infrastructure.
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