Government | Wednesday 31 December, 2025 10:52 am

FTA announces implementation of amendments to certain provisions of service fees from 1st January

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the commencement of Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2025 amending certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 65 of 2020 on the fees for services provided by the Federal Tax Authority, effective from 1st January 2026. The Authority explained that under...

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Government | Wednesday 31 December, 2025 1:03 am

Council of Economic and Development Affairs reviews key topics, reports

The Council of Economic and Development Affairs held a meeting via video conference today, during which it reviewed a number of key topics and reports.  During the meeting, the council followed up on several procedural matters, including draft laws on general education, consumer...

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Government | Tuesday 30 December, 2025 11:47 am

Insurance Authority to mandate coverage for crowded venues

Saudi Arabia plans to introduce mandatory public liability insurance for crowded public venues such as hospitals, restaurants, hotels and malls, Naji Al-Tamimi, CEO of Insurance Authority, said.   The aim is to protect third parties from potential harm caused by accidents or fires,...

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Government | Monday 29 December, 2025 10:11 am

SAMA directs to stop requesting promissory notes from individuals for credit card financing

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) directed finance companies to stop requesting promissory notes or any commercial paper from individual customers when offering credit card financing products. SAMA explained that this step comes after the recent spread of the practice of obtaining promissory notes ...

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Government | Monday 29 December, 2025 10:03 am

Dubai Courts is preparing to implement the decision regulating the fees of the Private Notary Public in the Emirate of Dubai during the coming month.

Dubai Courts announced its readiness to implement the decision on setting the fees of the Private Notary Public in the Emirate of Dubai, effective as of 2 January 2026. The decision aims to regulate the fees associated with the services provided. It also seeks to unify procedures and ensure the...

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Government | Sunday 28 December, 2025 9:47 am

MOMAH seeks public input on regs for idle land law violations

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing put forth the draft regulation for violations of the White Land Fees and Vacant Properties Law for public consultation on the “Istitlaa” platform until January 11, 2026. The draft regulation aims to enhance compliance with the White Land Fees and...

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Government | Tuesday 23 December, 2025 3:21 pm

SAMA issues fees guide for financial institutions’ services

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced issuing the “Fees Guide for Financial Institutions' Services", which will replace the currently applicable “Banking Tariff" once it enters into force.   This step comes as part of SAMA's supervisory and regulatory role and its ongoing...

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Government | Tuesday 23 December, 2025 12:17 am

Launch of Simplified Protocol Will Ease the Movement of Foreign Yachts between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

In a significant step toward enhancing the UAE’s appeal as a premier maritime destination, foreign yachts in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will now enjoy a streamlined administrative process for travelling between the two emirates. The new consolidated protocol includes mutual recognition of sailing...

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Government | Thursday 18 December, 2025 8:45 am

Cancelling expat levy boosts Saudi industry’s global position: Alkhorayef

The decision to abolish the financial levy imposed on expatriate workers in industrial facilities will enhance the global competitiveness of Saudi industry and expand the reach and penetration of non-oil exports across international markets, said Bandar Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral...

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Government | Thursday 18 December, 2025 8:42 am

Saudi Cabinet scraps expat levy for licensed industrial facilities

The Saudi Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, approved the abolition of fees imposed on expatriate labor in licensed industrial facilities, based on a recommendation submitted by the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA).   According...

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