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Kuwait 'remains committed to VAT; draft law ready'Kuwait said it remains committed to introducing a harmonised Value Added Tax (VAT) regime by 2019 and was working towards that goal. The Gulf nation had signed a VAT Treaty along with the other representatives of the GCC states. More… |
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Sharjah discusses draft law on procurement, tendersSharjah's government said key discussions were held on a draft law with regard to procurement, tenders, auctions, and warehouses for 2017. The members of the special legislative and legal affairs committee of Sharjah Advisory More… |
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Qatar cabinet nod for draft law on industrial designsQatar's cabinet has approved a draft law on the protection of industrial designs and another draft of its executive regulations with regard to trademarks, commercial data, trade names, said a report. More… |
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Qatar cabinet nod for draft law on industrial designsQatar's cabinet has approved a draft law on the protection of industrial designs and another draft of its executive regulations with regard to trademarks, commercial data, trade names, said a report. More… |
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Bahrain to discuss draft law on domestic abuseA draft law on protecting families from domestic violence will be on the agenda of the Shura Council when it convenes on Monday. The 21-article bill defines types of domestic violence and ensures the aggressor will not escape from More… |
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UAE approves majority foreign ownershipThe United Arab Emirates cabinet has approved a draft companies law that may allow foreign ownership above 49 percent, state news agency Wam reported, as the country seeks to attract more investment to help diversify its economy. The More… |
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UAE journalists fear fines, jail in new draft lawA draft media law in the United Arab Emirates which would impose hefty fines for criticising the head of state has drawn rare public calls for the president to stop the bill. New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday said the More… |
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Bahrain mulls new real estate lawA draft law urging legislation warranting real estate development in Bahrain has come under the spotlight. The Shura Council financial and economic committee, chaired by Khalid Hussein Al Maskati, on Thursday discussed the proposal. More… |
