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UAE President pardons 439 prisoners ahead of Ramadan

The President also pledged to settle the financial obligations of the released prisoners

legal

Egypt drafts new law prohibiting overseas transfer of historical documents

The article states that in this case, the holder of the document is responsible for preserving it in its original form

construction

Move to ease rules on home modifications in Bahrain

Many minor violations occur through a lack of knowledge of the regulations

policy

Working hours for private sector employees reduced during Ramadan

A ministerial circular reduced the working day by two hours for all employees

uae

UAE Public Prosecution highlights penalties for breach of trust

The Public Prosecution clarifies the rules as part of its campaign to raise legal awareness in the community

employment

Saudi Arabia implements minimum wage increase for over 50s

Employers should raise the wages of Saudi workers who are 50 years old and above to at least $1,066 a month

ramadan

Saudi Arabia: Vaccine required to enter Prophet’s Mosque, permit needed for Umrah

A fine of $2,666 will be imposed on anyone who tries to perform Umrah without a permit: official source

employment

GOSI allows salary hike of Saudis getting less than $1,066, sidestepping 10% cap

If someone is getting a $800 salary, his salary can be raised to $1,066 meeting the minimum wage requirement set as part of the “Nitaqat” Program: GOSI

economy

Oman exempts more commodities from VAT; hikes fuel, electricity, water subsidies

The measures is part of a package to assist families going through economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic

uae

UAE Ramadan 2021: Abu Dhabi approves preventive measures

Individuals and entities are prohibited from setting up Ramadan Iftar tents, while mass gatherings, home visits, and setting up other Ramadan tents are also prohibited

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Working hours for private sector employees reduced during Ramadan

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UAE President pardons 439 prisoners ahead of Ramadan

Egypt drafts new law prohibiting overseas transfer of historical documents

Move to ease rules on home modifications in Bahrain

Working hours for private sector employees reduced during Ramadan

UAE Public Prosecution highlights penalties for breach of trust

Saudi Arabia implements minimum wage increase for over 50s

Saudi Arabia: Vaccine required to enter Prophet’s Mosque, permit needed for Umrah

GOSI allows salary hike of Saudis getting less than $1,066, sidestepping 10% cap

Oman exempts more commodities from VAT; hikes fuel, electricity, water subsidies

UAE Ramadan 2021: Abu Dhabi approves preventive measures

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