Qatar Begins Second Phase of Commercial Activity Classification Update
The automatic update covers companies whose registered activities correspond to more than one category under the Unified Economic Classification.
Government & Policy
Government decisions, regulation, residency, labour rules and public policy.
Kuwait Suspends Commercial Visit Visas: What Businesses Need to Know
The temporary suspension applies to all nationalities and affects short business trips for meetings, conferences, client engagements and contract discussions.
UAE Rejects Reports of Direct Fund Transfers to Iran
The Emirates called claims of a direct transfer false and unfounded as financial diplomacy came under closer scrutiny.
Syrian Authorities Arrest Former General Wanted Over Rights Abuses
The arrest adds to efforts by the post-Assad authorities to pursue figures associated with past violations.
Assad-Era Chemical Weapons Discovery Raises Fresh Security Risks
Undeclared munitions recovered in Syria have renewed concern about hidden stockpiles, site security and accountability.
Iraq’s Militia Disarmament Pledges Renew the State-Authority Debate
Commitments will be judged by command structures, financing and the government’s ability to enforce decisions.
Saudi Arabia Calls for Stronger Global Protection of Older People
The Kingdom urged better data, legal safeguards and care systems for older people, especially those with disabilities.
Qatar Civil Defence Controls Warehouse Fire in Al Wakrah
Emergency teams contained the incident as authorities assessed the site and any operational impact.
Disability-Rights Debate Shifts From Welfare to Equal Participation
A Qatar discussion highlighted the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and a rights-based policy approach.
How Saudi Arabia’s 2026 Foreign-Investor Rules Change Access to Tadawul
Saudi Arabia has replaced the qualified-foreign-investor framework with a broader regime allowing non-resident investors to access listed securities directly, but operational, ownership and disclosure…