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UAE: Pension Insurance Continues with Change of Employer

04/05/202304/05/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

Emaratalyoum, 2 May 2023: The General Pension and Social Security Authority has launched the “Shorek” project, which aims to provide continuous service to insured individuals in case of changing employers without additional costs.

It is the first transformative project of the Authority and will allow individuals entitled to end-of-service rewards to consider their service continuous and connected with subsequent service without incurring additional costs.

The project applies to citizens working in both public and private sectors and will be effective from 1 July 2023.

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Saudi Arabia: Rules for Practicing Customs Clearance Profession Adopted

04/05/202304/05/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

Okaz, 2 May 2023: The Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has approved new rules for practicing the profession of customs clearance for the year 1444Hijri, replacing the previous guide issued on 20/6/1439Hijri.

The rules aim to document procedures and requirements related to the profession, define customs business stages for goods passing through ports, and classify activities with necessary conditions to carry out each activity.

The rules also specify license issuance and renewal for a duration of three years.

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Kuwait: MoE Pays out 15million Dinars as vacation allowance for its 3,715 Employees

04/05/202304/05/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

Arab Times, 2 May 2023: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Education has paid approximately 15 million dinars in vacation allowances to its employees, including 3,715 Kuwaiti and non-Kuwaiti workers.

According to sources, the Ministry of Education has allocated 25 million dinars for cash payments for transactions which were issued from 1 April 2022 until the end of March of 2023.

In addition, the Minister of Education has issued a decision to stop the enrollment of Kuwaiti students in all undergraduate and postgraduate programs at Purdue University – Calumet and Purdue University – North Central in the United States of America.

The decision does not apply to those already enrolled before the issuance of the decision, as well as those admitted for the second semester of academic year 2022/2023.

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Abu Dhabi: Legal Frameworks Discussed to Protect Environment, Combat Climate Change

04/05/202304/05/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

2 May 2023: According to the UAE’s press agency, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department organised a series of seminars and workshops aimed at discussing national and international legal frameworks for human rights in protecting and sustaining the environment and addressing the risks of climate change.

The event aligns with the UAE’s strategic directions in the Year of Sustainability 2023 and is in preparation for hosting the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28).

The participants discussed the state’s efforts to promote human rights in climate action, the role of individuals, the state, and judicial institutions in confronting climate change and its effects.

They also discussed the legal, judicial, and administrative framework for environmental auditing of institutions to monitor phenomena and assess the impact of protecting, developing, and sustaining the ecosystem of projects and preserving biodiversity as tools for environmental protection.

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Qatar: Cabinet Approves Draft Qatar National Youth Policy

04/05/202304/05/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

The Peninsula, 3 May 2023: Qatar’s Cabinet in Doha has approved a draft Qatar National Youth Policy prepared by the Ministry of Sports and Youth with the participation of government and private agencies, youth committees and centers.

The policy is in line with the leadership’s vision of building the Qatari individual and enhancing youth participation in economic, social and political fields.

The Cabinet has also approved amendments to building control laws, a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between Qatar and Turkmenistan, and an agreement between Qatar and Poland for cooperation in higher education and science.

It has reviewed and made a decision on the Shura Council’s proposal for promoting national values and identity in society.

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Saudi Arabia: Deadline for Value Added Tax Returns Announced

27/04/202327/04/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

Almadina, 19 April 2023: The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has requested businesses subject to value-added tax, with annual supplies of goods and services exceeding 40 million riyals, submit their tax returns for the month of March and the first quarter of 2023 no later than 30 April 2023.

Taxpayers from the business sector are urged to submit their tax returns promptly through the zatca.gov.sa website or the Authority’s ZATCA smartphone application and make payment accordingly.

Failure to submit a declaration within the given timeframe may result in a minimum fine of 5 per cent and a maximum of 25 per cent of the tax value the taxpayer was required to declare.

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Qatar: Consumers Must Know Validity of Products

27/04/202327/04/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

Lusailnews, 20 April 2023: Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has emphasised consumers have the right to verify a product’s validity period, know its price, and agree to it before receiving the service, as well as keeping a dated invoice.

In a tweet from its official Twitter account, the Ministry outlined the requirements for barbershops and beauty centers and defined consumers’ basic rights, which include accessing service prices and agreeing to them beforehand, respect for religious values, customs, and traditions, and compliance with conditions related to public health and safety.

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Oman: MTCIT Inspection campaigns on road transport continue

27/04/202327/04/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

Muscat Daily, 19 April 2023: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has announced that it will continue to carry out inspections to monitor land transport activities and prevent violations.

The inspections aim to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Land Transport Law, particularly in terms of adhering to weight restrictions for trucks.

Legal measures will be taken against violators.

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Kuwait: Decision Determining Actual Beneficiary Identity Implemented

27/04/202327/04/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

Alanba, 19 April 2023: Sources have disclosed the Ministry of Commerce and Industry intends to enforce Kuwait Ministerial Decision No. 4/2023Concerning the Procedures for Specifying the Beneficial Owner in the near future, which outlines the procedures for identifying the “actual beneficiary”.

The ministry is currently arranging a meeting with officials from several relevant departments and leaders to discuss how to implement the resolution.

The sources have noted the decision aims to promote the business environment and improve the country’s economic standing by meeting international standards.

It requires individuals and legal entities in the country to comply with at least minimum registration obligations, including licensing procedures, keeping a record of the actual beneficiary, and maintaining a record of partners or shareholders.

The resolution also aims to establish effective and sustainable mechanisms and procedures for managing actual beneficiary data.

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UAE: Wages Protection Law Optional for Certain Professions

19/04/202319/04/2023
by Benjamin Filaferro

Albayan, 13 April 2023: The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has confirmed Ministerial Decision No. 598/2022 Concerning the Wages Protection System is optional for 14 professions, including housekeepers, nannies, cooks, and private drivers.

For certain professions, such as private agricultural engineers, private delegates, house care providers, private tutors, and private coaches, the application of this law has already begun on 1 April 2023.

The Ministry has urged employers to promptly register in the system for these five professions, as part of its efforts to enhance the services provided to employers, national, and resident families.

The system provides innovative solutions which enable employers to pay the salaries of their assisting workers in a simple and hassle-free manner while ensuring proper documentation.

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