Middle East & International News

Middle East & International News

Oman – Oman tightens rules on expatriate workers

  IN an effort to create more job opportunities for the nationals, the Omani government has changed visa regulations, under which only those expatriates earning more than 600 riyals per month will be eligible to bring...

United Arab Emirates – Upcoming events information

  » Following the success of Pro Bono Gala Dinner in 2012, the DIFC Courts is organising the ‘Annual Legal Gala Dinner’ at 7.30pm at the Raffles Hotel in Wafi, Dubai on Friday, 25 October 2013....

United Arab Emirates – New land transport act regulations

THE new act clearly explains the rules of carrying passengers and goods between the UAE and other countries as it specifies the responsibilities and commitment of the parties to ensure the safety of passengers and goods. ...

Qatar – Charles Russell expands to Qatar

  FOLLOWING on from the move to larger office premises in Bahrain on July 1, 2013 and as a result of continuing expansion in the region, Charles Russell LLP has opened an office in Doha, Qatar. ...

United Arab Emirates – Updated anti-tobacco law in Dubai

THE updated anti-smoking legislation was announced in the third week of August, and will come into effect in six months.  Experts believe that children in families of smokers have an increased chance of becoming smokers themselves....

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