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EU widens investigation of Spanish aid given to Ryanair and other airlines
EU aunched an investigation in 2013 into marketing schemes offered to airlines operating at Girona-Costa Brava and Reus airports
UK regulator fines Provident's Moneybarn for treating customers unfairly
More than 1,400 customers defaulted after entering into what the FCA termed "unsustainable" short-term repayment plans
Oman bans livestock from Libya
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, has issued a ministerial decree to ban the import of livestock from the Republic of Libya.
Several trucks seized in Oman for violations
Trucks violating municipal orders and harmful to the environment
Expected change in banks map Egyptian market
The new banking law requires local banks to increase their paid-up capital to EGP 5bn, and increase foreign bank branches to $150mln
Expats cannot be hired in this profession in Oman
Ministry of Manpower has announced restrictions on hiring expat workers as water truck drivers.
VAT generates $663mln revenue in Bahrain in 2019
Purchasing power and investments had not been affected.
Three-tier quality control system for consumer goods in Oman
Testing and standards cover all types of products to ensure the health and safety of consumers
Egypt’s automotive strategy to be submitted to Cabinet within week: Nevine Gamea
Egypt’s imports and boosting exports is a key priority for the Ministry of Trade and Industry
New import-export rules for goods at Muscat Airport
All goods exported from the country will now be subject to new regulations that meet the health requirements
Insights
Holding: EU may spoil FBI bid to hack Apple phones
One big shift is the European Union’s implementation of strict limits on the flow of personal data across its borders
U.S. retailers rush to comply with California's new privacy law
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) becomes effective at the start of 2020
Why a Saudi court ruling need not be the end, but the beginning
The litigation journey begins in the courts of first instance, thence to the courts of appeal, and finally the Supreme Court