| Saudi international humanitarian law committee to take part in Geneva conference A delegation from Saudi Arabia’s committee on international humanitarian law will take part in the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva from Oct. 28 to 31. |
| Saudi Arabia signs localization agreements for wind energy steel towers Steel towers for wind energy systems will soon be manufactured in Saudi Arabia following the signing of two agreements by the Kingdom’s Local Content and Government Procurement Authority. |
| KSrelief, WFP agree to provide food aid to Yemen Saudi aid agency KSrelief signed a cooperation agreement with the UN World Food Program at a high-level conference in Jeddah to provide $25 million in food aid to the most vulnerable families in Yemen, Saudi Press Agency reported. |
| Kingdom arrests 20,896 illegals in one week Saudi authorities arrested 20,896 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
| Kuwait, Malaysia to increase flight frequency, code sharing Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) signed two memoranda of understanding with Malaysia and South Korea Thursday to enhance cooperation in civil aviation. Chief of the DGCA Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Al-Sabah signed the agreements during the fourth day of the International Civil Aviation Agreements Conference (ICAO 2024) held in the Malaysian capital. |
| Kuwait eyes boosting flight operations with India Increasing flight operations between India and Kuwait is a “top priority” for the Kuwaiti airlines, said Head of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of Kuwait (DGCA) Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. |
| UAE jobs: Can new employee ask to add severance clause to contract? I work in a company in Dubai and earn a decent salary. A start-up company has offered me a job that would require me to run that company. I am very keen to accept the job offer, but I wish to understand what my rights would be if the company suddenly shuts down. Additionally, can I get a clause added to the contract to specify a severance amount if the company is to shut down? |
| Dubai: Can owners rent properties without a real estate broker? Question: I own an apartment in mainland Dubai. Do I need to go through a real estate agent to rent it out? Can you please explain the legalities of doing this? |
| Pakistan, Saudi Arabia vow to increase cooperation between small and medium enterprises Pakistan’s Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain met with Saudi Arabia’s Governor of Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority Sami bin Ibrahim Al-Husseini on Thursday agreed to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the SME sector. |
| IsDB approves $156m deal for cancer treatment facilities in Turkmenistan The Islamic Development Bank has approved a $156.3 million financing agreement to build three state-of-the-art cancer treatment facilities in Turkmenistan. |
| UAE: Can employees opt for 'visa hold' when switching jobs between emirates? I have been working in Dubai for the past five years. My family members are under my sponsorship. If I accept a job in Abu Dhabi and move there, do I have to change my family’s visa immediately? |
| Saudi Arabia announces $13.3bn of investment deals at Global Health Exhibition Speaking on the opening day of the Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh on Monday, the Saudi minister of health, Fahad Al-Jalajel, announced imvestment deals in the sector worth more than SR50 billion ($13.3 billion). |
| Kuwait’s DGCA discusses cooperation, signs MoUs Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) President Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Al-Sabah discussed on Tuesday enhancing aviation cooperation with Italy and Russia and also signed MoUs on the sidelines of Kuala Lumpur’s sixteenth ICAO Air Services Negotiation (ICAN2024) conference. |
| Al-Baha to build $2bn medical facility thanks to deal signed at Global Health Exhibition Saudi Arabia’s Al-Baha region is set to develop a medical facility worth over SR7 billion ($2 billion), reinforcing the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing health care infrastructure. |
| 21,190 visa violators deported The interior ministry said on Monday that detectives of the residency affairs department have arrested 21,190 illegal expats since the start of this year, and all of them have been deported. |
| Gulf Bank collaborates with ktech to empower youth, enhance job skills In its ongoing efforts to empower youth, Gulf Bank has signed a partnership agreement with Kuwait Technical College (ktech) to train and prepare college students for the job market. |
| Saudi Arabia, China forge tourism partnerships to boost investment, travel Officials from Saudi Arabia and China have begun discussions to enhance tourism ties, boost investment, and expand travel opportunities. |
| Abu Dhabi announces up to Dh500,000 loan offer for Emiratis Emiratis who have taken out a loan to build or purchase a house can apply for a top-up of up to Dh500,000 under the Abu Dhabi government's new initiative, it was announced on Saturday. |
| Saudi Arabia and Spain explore opportunities in mining cooperation Previous Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources met on Saturday with Spanish Minister of State for Energy, Sara Aagesen Munoz, to discuss deepening mining cooperation between the two nations. |
| Riyadh Season 2024 to empower entrepreneurs and productive families Riyadh Season 2024 will allocate sales outlets in key locations this year to productive families and entrepreneurs during major events, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. |
| Kingdom arrests 21,971 illegals in one week Saudi authorities arrested 21,971 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
| GCC, UK discuss free trade deal, economic ties GCC Secretary General Jasem Al-Budaiwi met with UK Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa Hamish Falconer late Thursday to discuss enhancing bilateral ties. |
| Serbia secures $205m loan from Saudi Fund for Development Serbia has signed a $205 million loan agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to enhance its agriculture, education, and energy sectors. |
| ADQ to acquire 96% stake in Turkiye’s Odeabank from Bank Audi Consortium Abu Dhabi’s investment and holding company, ADQ, has signed an agreement with Bank Audi to purchase 96 percent of the share capital in Odeabank, the Turkish subsidiary of the Lebanese institution. |
| Saudi Arabia, Italy to deepen partnership in multiple fields, including aerospace, security Saudi-Italian ties in aerospace, defense, and security are set to strengthen as officials from both nations discuss expanding their long-standing partnership in these sectors. |
| Saudi-Egypt trade surges 35.16% in H1 2024 Trade between Saudi Arabia and Egypt saw an annual surge of 35.16 percent in the first half of 2024, according to the General Authority of Statistics. |
| GAMI, GACA sign deal to enable advanced air mobility in Saudi Arabia Technology supporting vertical take-off and landing aircraft and unmanned planes will be developed in Saudi Arabia thanks to a new agreement between the Kingdom’s military and aviation authorities.
The General Authority for Military Industries has signed a memorandum of understanding with the General Authority of Civil Aviation to develop advanced technologies and boost industrial capabilities in these areas. |
| Deals worth $28bn across various sectors expected at FII8, says Attias Deals worth $28 billion are expected to be announced at this year’s Future Investment Initiative, said FII Institute CEO Richard Attias. |
| Shoura Council calls for investment in Saudi higher education, approves international MoUs The Saudi Shoura Council convened on Tuesday, led by its vice president, Mishaal bin Fahm Al-Sulami, to call for increased investment into the Kingdom’s education sector. |
| Saudi-South African Business Forum sees $25m credit agreement signed to help exporters A $25 million credit agreement involving the Saudi Export-Import Bank and a major South African financial institution was among the deals struck at a special business forum in Johannesburg. |
| UAE resident left with Dh120,000 debt after husband flees; can travel ban be imposed on spouse? Dubai resident Sara (name changed on request) decided to end her marriage after seven years. What shocked her the most was when her husband quietly fled the country, leaving her with their two children. When she tried to place a travel ban on him, her attempt was unsuccessful |
| Saudi Arabia, Philippines ink first energy cooperation agreement Saudi Arabia and the Philippines have signed their first agreement on energy cooperation, marking a milestone in their bilateral relations and supporting the Kingdom’s sustainability drive. |
| Kuwait, Hungary discuss boosting cooperation Kuwait is exploring collaboration with Hungary in information technology, water treatment, and energy, according to a statement from KUNA. Delegations from both countries discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations during the fifth session of the Kuwaiti-Hungarian Joint Committee for Economic and Technical Cooperation, held in Budapest and chaired by Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance Aseel Al-Munifi. |
| Kingdom arrests 22,993 illegals in one week Saudi authorities arrested 22,993 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
| Interior arrests 165 in major campaign The Interior Ministry on Thursday launched a major search campaign on Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, where tens of thousands of expats live, arresting some 165 people for various violations. |
| KFAED and Children’s Cancer Center ink $2 million deal The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) signed on Thursday a fifth grant agreement with the Children’s Cancer Center in Lebanon worth two million dollars to contribute to the treatment of Syrian refugee children with cancer there. |
| Saudi businesses eye opportunities with $2bn in deals amid Pakistan’s economic upturn Saudi businessmen have expressed hope for successful collaborations in Pakistan, saying the country’s economic stability and improved regulatory framework had made it an attractive investment destination, following the signing of over two dozen deals between companies from both nations. |
| Saudi Arabia, Oman sign MoU to further strengthen economic ties Saudi Arabia and Oman have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at bolstering economic and planning cooperation based on mutual interests. |
| Saudi PIF’s Aseer Investment Co. inks deal with private sector to develop tourism project Saudi Arabia’s Abha city has secured a new investment partnership to boost tourism by developing culturally rich dining and retail experiences. |
| UAE-Jordan trade projected to reach $8bn after CEPA signing, minister says Bilateral trade between the UAE and Jordan is projected to increase to $8 billion by 2032, up from $4.2 billion in 2023, following the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, said a top official. |
| Deal signed to promote falconry on Hawi platform Saudi Falcons Club’s CEO Talal Al-Shamaisi, and Khalid Al-Baker, the Quality of Life Program’s CEO, have signed a memorandum of cooperation to support falconry and establish amateur clubs through Hawi, the national hobbies portal. |
| EVIQ, Ceer partner to enhance Saudi EV infrastructure Saudi Arabia’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Co., EVIQ, has formed a strategic partnership with the Kingdom’s first EV brand, Ceer, to expand the nation’s charging infrastructure and promote sustainability. |
| Kingdom arrests 22,094 illegals in one week Saudi authorities arrested 22,094 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
| UAE: Can employer refuse NOC to employee for joining competitors? I joined a company in mainland UAE around 6 months ago. Upon completion of the probation period, I was told that the company was not performing well financially, so I was terminated. |
| New taxes in GCC: IMF says region needs to implement wider corporate tax reforms Tax reforms by the GCC countries are bearing fruits but the oil-producing countries need to widen corporate tax reforms, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief said. |
| Dubai announces Golden Visa for outstanding private school teachers Golden Visas will be given to educators who have made outstanding contributions to Dubai's private education sector, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council announced on Saturday. |
| UAE: Can new employees ask for bonuses to be included in job contract? I worked with a firm for nearly 5 years and was acknowledged for my performance. But this acknowledgement was only verbal. I was not awarded financially in terms of increments and promotions. |
| Tech Barcelona, Kuwait collaborate to promote technological innovation Tech Barcelona has signed a collaboration agreement with the Artificial Intelligence Association of Kuwait (AAIOT), represented by its president, Sheikh Mohammad Al-Sabah, a member of the Kuwaiti royal family. |
| Kuwait, Saudi Arabia to deepen cultural cooperation Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Culture Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi and Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the cultural sector. |
| Dubai court rejects $100 million copyright claim, rules in favour of gaming firm A $100-million claim against an American video game firm was rejected by Dubai's court of Cassation on Monday, a statement showed, in a complex copyright case involving a popular video game. |