| Saudi Arabia, New Zealand deepen ties with $100m in commercial deals
Saudi Arabia is one of the most dynamic markets in the Middle East, New Zealand’s trade minister has claimed after deals valued at $100 million were signed by businesses from the two countries. |
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| Egypt signs trio of new oil, gas deals
Egypt has signed three oil and gas agreements worth over $121 million with international firms, boosting its energy sector through new exploration and drilling projects across key hydrocarbon zones. |
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| Deal to enhance digital judicial services in KSA
Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council Walid Al-Samaani met with Governor of the Digital Government Authority Ahmed Al-Suwaiyan to strengthen their strategic partnership and improve digital judicial services. |
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| Google Pay, Alipay+ to launch in Saudi Arabia: SAMA
Google Pay will be rolled out across Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s central bank announced during the Money20/20 Middle East event. |
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| Kingdom arrests 21,339 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 21,339 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
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| Forum highlights law as pillar of state stability
Under the patronage of Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji inaugurated the ministry’s first forum on World Law Day in Riyadh on Saturday. |
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| Saudi Arabia, South Africa expand economic ties across key sectors
Saudi Arabia and South Africa agreed to expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy, mining and infrastructure, deepening economic ties during the 10th session of their Joint Committee in Riyadh. |
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| Saudi Arabia grants Syria 1.65m barrels of oil
Saudi Arabia has granted the Syrian Arab Republic 1.65 million barrels of crude oil under the directives of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. |
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| New decree regulates expatriates’ ownership of real estate in Kuwait
The council of ministers has recently approved an Amiri decree allowing listed companies in which non-Kuwaitis have shares to own real estate in the country provided the ownership does not include private residence. |
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| Saudi Arabia welcomes Iran-IAEA agreement under Egypt’s auspices
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday welcomed the signing of an agreement to resume joint cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), reached under the auspices of Egypt. |
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| WHO Kuwait, Lei Wa Lakom ink MoU
The World Health Organization (WHO), through its Kuwait country office, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lei Wa Lakom a social enterprise dedicated to strengthening collaboration on health awareness, mental wellbeing and community empowerment in Kuwait. |
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| Cabinet approves draft laws on real estate, children
The Cabinet on Tuesday received a detailed presentation from Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait Basel Ahmad Al-Haroun on Fitch Ratings’ recent affirmation of Kuwait’s sovereign credit rating at AA- with a stable outlook, highlighting the country’s strong domestic financial position and exceptionally robust external balance. |
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| Jeddah to get new EV charging stations under Petromin partnership
Jeddah’s electric-vehicle charging network is set for expansion after the city’s transport authority signed a memorandum of understanding with Petromin Co. to develop new charging stations in Saudi Arabia’s second-largest city. |
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| PIF signs MoU with Macquarie to boost Saudi infrastructure, energy transition projects
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund signed a memorandum of understanding with Macquarie Asset Management to expand investments in infrastructure and energy transition projects, marking the latest move to attract global partners. |
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| UAE: Law firm ordered to repay over Dh500,000 for defrauding client
A law firm in Al Ain found guilty of deceiving a client has been ordered by the Al Ain Court of Civil, Commercial, and Administrative Claims to repay Dh503,591, in a move highlighting the UAE judiciary’s strict stance against fraud. |
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| UAE clarifies free zone tax regime with rules on activities and pricing
The UAE Ministry of Finance has unveiled two new ministerial decisions that provide greater clarity on how Free Zone companies will be treated under the country’s corporate tax regime. |
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| Saudi Arabia arrests 20,882 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 20,882 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
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| GCC experts call for more transparent anti-corruption data
Government agencies across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) should make anti-corruption data more accessible and improve its quality, experts said, as part of a series of recommendations aimed at enhancing integrity and transparency in the region. |
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| UAE: Can passengers claim compensation even as airline rebooks after flight delay?
Question: Earlier this month, I was scheduled to fly from India back to Dubai, but my flight was cancelled. I faced significant difficulty securing an alternative booking due to peak season. Although the airline eventually rebooked me, I feel I am entitled to compensation for the time I lost. What are my rights in this situation? |
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| UAE: Do Golden Visa holders need to change residency status when switching jobs?
Question: I have been working for a company in Dubai for the past seven years. Last year, I invested in a property in the emirate, which enabled me to obtain the Golden Visa. I have now received a job offer from another Dubai-based company. How do the visa and documentation formalities work if I decide to accept this new position? |
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| Kingdom arrests 20,319 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 20,319 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
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| Ministry of Culture, Korea Heritage Service sign agreement to enhance cooperation
The Saudi Ministry of Culture and the Korea Heritage Service signed an executive program for cooperation at National Palace Museum, Seoul, South Korea, further strengthening collaboration in the field of intangible cultural heritage. |
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| Saudi Arabia signs MoU with Belt and Road Office of Hong Kong
Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding with the Belt and Road Office under the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China. |
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| Kuwait Airways and Impulse sign strategic agreement
In a significant step towards enhancing its digital transformation journey, Kuwait Airways signed a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Impulse International for Telecommunications, laying the foundation for adopting the latest IT services and applications within Kuwait Airways’ digital transformation initiative. |
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| New Kuwait City property rules bring opportunities, uncertainty
New regulations for investment properties in Kuwait City aim to modernize the area, but developers may face challenges under the updated rules, according to real estate expert Mohammad Al-Sagheer. |
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| Kuwait police bust crime networks in work permits, visas and money transfer
Kuwait's Interior Ministry announced on Thursday that it has busted three criminal networks operating illegally to issue fake work permits and visas and in running an illegal parallel 'hawala' money transfer and arrested over 20 people in the process. |
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| Prime Minister, ministerial committee follow up on agreements with China
His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah directed on Thursday at Bayan Palace the ministerial committee — tasked with handling agreements and memoranda of understanding with the People’s Republic of China — to follow up on the implementation of the agreements. |
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| Saudi Arabia, China strengthen trade and investment ties in high-level talks
Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih met with China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing during an official visit, underscoring growing economic ties between the two countries. |
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| NBK signs MoU with KBA to support law professionals
In line with its unwavering commitment to supporting the national economy and Kuwait’s 2035 vision, National Bank of Kuwait signed a memorandum of understanding with Kuwait Bar Association (KBA), aiming to attract law experts and graduates from diverse legal backgrounds and specialties. |
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| KFAED inks KD 4m loan agreement with Nicaragua
Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) signed Tuesday a loan agreement with Nicaragua worth KD 4 million ($13 million) to contribute to financing the construction of the Prinzapolka Bridge on the Rio Blanco-Siuna Highway. |
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| Riyadh forum paves way for major trade, investment expansion with Syria
Saudi Arabia and the Syrian Arab Republic are accelerating their economic partnership as Riyadh hosted the first private sector investment gathering of its kind, bringing together about 450 officials and investors from both countries. |
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| Ministry of Justice signs legal, institutional development with Bar Association
Ministry of Justice on Sunday signed with Kuwait Bar Association (KBA) protocols of cooperation, declaring the association a professional and community partner in the ministry’s comprehensive reform project to better modernize legislation and develop the country’s institutional justice infrastructure. |
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| Interior arrests 115 residency violators in traffic campaigns
The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Traffic Department, announced Thursday the arrest of 115 residency violators and three wanted individuals during extensive traffic campaigns carried out between September 13 and 18. The campaigns, which covered several highways including the Seventh Ring Road, also led to the issuance of 3,239 traffic citations. |
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| MoI stresses on GCC security cooperation
Brigadier Abdullah Al-Ateeqi, Head of the Traffic and Operations Affairs Sector at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the joint Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) security mobilization exercise Arabian Gulf Security 4, reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to ongoing joint security cooperation among GCC states. |
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| MoI conducts major security campaign in Jleeb and Khaitan
The Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the Criminal Security Sector, carried out an extensive security campaign in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Khaitan with the participation of several government agencies. |
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| Kuwait Airways, STC sign coop. protocol
Kuwait Airways and Kuwait Telecommunications Company (STC) signed a protocol to promote their cooperation in several fields, mainly telecommunications and aviation, and to exchange integrated and innovative services. |
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| Saudi Fund for Development inked $985m loan deals across 13 nations in 2024: annual report
The Saudi Fund for Development signed 17 loan agreements worth SR3.7 billion ($985 million) with 13 countries in 2024, backing projects across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. |
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| Tripartite deal set to boost homeownership for 40k Saudi families
More than 40,000 Saudi families are set to gain access to new homes under a tripartite agreement aimed at expanding ownership and stabilizing the real estate market. |
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| KSrelief signs agreement for joint executive program to support orphans in Ghana
The Saudi aid agency KSrelief has signed a joint executive program with a civil society organization to support and sponsor orphans in Ghana. |
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| Saudi Arabia, Syria sign investment protection deal
Saudi Arabia and Syria have signed an agreement to protect and promote mutual investments between both countries. |
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| Crackdown on illegals, bootleggers
The interior ministry has announced a wide-scale security campaign that led to the arrest of hundreds of violators across the country, including those involved in illegal residency cases and others operating dangerous illicit alcohol breweries linked to recent deaths. |
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| Saudi Arabia arrests 21,997 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 21,997 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
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| Kuwait busts major visa trafficking ring, arrests Asians
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Residency, announced Wednesday the arrest of an individual on charges of residency (visa) trafficking, along with several others who had paid money to obtain residency permits in violation of the law. |
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| Municipal sweep targets illegal property modifications in Kuwait
Kuwaiti municipal authorities are stepping up inspections of residential and investment properties, targeting violations that officials say threaten public safety and distort the city’s urban landscape. |
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| Kuwait rolls out stricter rules for salons, gyms
Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has recently published new regulations governing gyms, health institutes, and salons for men, women and children. |
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| Kuwait, Somalia strengthen ties with new agreements
Kuwait and Somalia took a significant step in deepening their bilateral ties on Tuesday by signing a series of agreements aimed at boosting cooperation across diplomatic, political, and training sectors. |
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| Understanding ‘Adjusted Covered Taxes’ in Pillar Two framework
Kuwait’s recent stride into the era of global minimum taxation, marked by Law 157/2024 and its executive regulations, brings with it a precise methodology for assessing the tax contributions of large multinational enterprises (MNEs). |
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| Family visit visas open to all, ‘no salary cap needed’
All expatriates living in Kuwait can bring their extended families on a visit visa to Kuwait as the salary requirement has been abolished, a top interior ministry official has said, as Kuwait eases restrictions for foreign visitors and tourists. |
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| New rules to protect public money, speed up courts
Kuwait’s Cabinet has approved important changes to laws aimed at better protecting public funds and speeding up the court system. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shareeda Al-Maousherji, shared details after the weekly Cabinet meeting held at Bayan Palace under Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. |
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| Saudi Arabia arrests 22,072 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 22,072 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |