Government & Laws

Oman’s budget targets growth, social spending

Thu, 04 Jan 2024

One of the most important goals of Oman’s 2024 Budget is financial, economic and social sustainability, which will be achieved through curbing deficit and overcoming public debt, a Times of Oman report quoted a top official as saying.

Government & Laws

Bahrain opens new command centre to address security challenges

Mon, 25 Dec 2023

Bahrain has opened the command building and facilities at Safreh Camp, in a move that demonstrates the kingdom’s preparedness to address security challenges and for providing the framework for stability in the country.

Government & Laws

UAE draws up plans to develop consumer protection system

Fri, 27 Oct 2023

The Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection in the UAE is drawing up plans to develop the emirates’ consumer protection system and strengthen sales outlet monitoring mechanisms across all emirate.

Government & Laws

Digital Dubai’s ‘Digital Assistant’ to serve government employees

Fri, 20 Oct 2023

Digital Dubai has introduced the Digital Assistant initiative, powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI), as part of the ‘Smart Employee’ application, enabling Dubai government employees to access a range of services with accuracy and efficiency.

Government & Laws

Deloitte think tank to help government improve citizens’ lives

Fri, 13 Oct 2023

Deloitte Middle East has launched the "Future of Government”, a think-tank to support governments to improve the lives of citizens by re-imagining the future of governments in areas of finance, human resources, technology and decision-making.

Government & Laws

UAE, Japan to strengthen ties; non-oil trade up 4.2%

Wed, 04 Oct 2023

The UAE and Japan pledged to enhance bilateral ties in trade and investment at a high-level meeting in Abu Dhabi, by working closely to create new investment opportunities.

Government & Laws

GACA secures passengers $15m refund

Mon, 18 Sep 2023

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia said that it has issued refunds totalling SAR 58 million ($15 million) to passengers during the years 2021-2022, in line with passenger rights protection regulations.

Government & Laws

Fugro to boost maritime navigational safety in Saudi

Mon, 18 Sep 2023

The General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information has awarded Fugro a contract to conduct a comprehensive survey of Saudi Arabia’s eastern coastline with the primary objective of improving the safety and efficiency of shipping navigation.

Government & Laws

India, Saudi explore investment opportunities in vital sectors

Fri, 08 Sep 2023

The upcoming Indian-Saudi Investment Forum in New Delhi, India, will see the two countries explore investment opportunities across major sectors including the ICT, entrepreneurship, chemicals, energy and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Government & Laws

DIFC seeks consultation on law amendments

Fri, 01 Sep 2023

DIFC is seeking enactment of amendments to laws related to employment, trust and foundations, to bring them on par with international best practice.