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Oman enacts a new Labour Law

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The old Omani Labour Law has been in force and applicable to all matters related to employment until, 20 years later, the Sultanate promulgated a new Labour Law. The new law is now effective (as of 01 August 2023 AD) and replaces the old in its entirety. Its executive regulations are...

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KSA determines the enforcement date of the Law on Execution before the Board of Grievances

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Two years ago, Saudi Arabia promulgated the Law of Execution before the Board of Grievances. The Law entrusted the Administrative Judicial Council in the Kingdom to determine the enforcement date of the Law; i.e. the date on which the provisions of the Law become applicable.

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Sharjah Introduces New Income Tax on Branches of Foreign Banks

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As of August 3rd, branches of foreign banks operating in Sharjah are subject to a new income tax of (20%).

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Kuwait's CMA Sets Parameters of Transactions related to Virtual Assets and Currencies

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The new recommendations from FATF (15) require that Virtual Assets (VA) and Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASP), be regulated by the concerned Regulators, for AMLCFT purposes.

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