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Saudi Arabia imposes fines up to SR2 million in new municipal violation rules | World News

The new rules classify municipal violations into serious and non-serious categories, with fines up to SR2 million for offenders/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has introduced updated executive rules to tighten control over municipal violations. The new regulations establish clear classifications for offenses, implement substantial fines, and introduce stronger enforcement mechanisms aimed […]

US warns migrant sponsors: ‘Take responsibility or face fines, lawsuits, prosecution’

USCIS issued a warning to migrant sponsors reminding them that they stand to be prosecuted if they don’t take the financial responsibility of the migrants they sponsor to come to the US. In the latest order to crack down on migrants, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has now issued a warning to migrant sponsors […]

‘Self-preferencing practices’: EU fines Google $3.5 billion over ad services; faces global antitrust pressure

Google hit with $3.5 billion EU fine (AP) European Union regulators on Friday fined Google 2.95 billion euros ($3.5 billion) for breaching competition rules by favoring its own digital advertising services. The penalty marks the fourth antitrust fine the tech giant has faced in the EU.The European Commission, the bloc’s executive branch and top antitrust […]

Fines up to BD 3,000: Bahrain introduces faster penalties for minor offenses | World News

New law allows judges to impose fines up to BD 3,000, sometimes bypassing full trials/Image: File His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has enacted Decree-Law No. (32) of 2025, introducing significant amendments to Bahrain’s Criminal Procedure Law. The changes, targeting minor criminal offenses, streamline prosecution and empower Public Prosecution to handle such cases […]

Bahrain’s new traffic law: Up to BD 10,000 fines, 10 years’ jail for severe violations | World News

Bahrain rolls out strict road safety penalties/Image: File Bahrain has enacted sweeping amendments to its Traffic Law under Royal Decree Law No. (30) of 2025, introducing stiffer penalties, including jail terms of up to 10 years and fines reaching BD 10,000 ($26,500), for serious traffic violations. The move, initiated by His Majesty King Hamad bin […]

Dubai Metro issues warning: Avoid these costly mistakes or face fines up to AED 2,000 | World News

Metro rule-breakers can now face fines of up to AED 2,000/ Image: Dubai metro X TL;DR: Dubai Metro passengers face fines ranging from AED 100 to AED 2,000, depending on the severity of the violation. Minor offences like eating, entering restricted cabins, or putting feet on seats incur AED 100. Moderate offences like fare evasion […]

UAE: No visa renewal for Dubai residents without paying traffic fines, what expats need to know | World News

Dubai’s new system requires residents to settle all unpaid traffic fines, either fully or via instalments, before completing visa renewals/ Image: Dubai Media Office TL;DR Dubai residents must clear all traffic fines before renewing or issuing residency visas, under a new pilot system by GDRFA. The system is designed to encourage rule-following, not punish, payment […]

UAE’s upcoming fines and fees in 2025: Everything you need to know | World News

From stricter Emiratisation penalties to new nutrition grading rules: wave of updated fines and regulations in 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Stricter Emiratisation fines for private firms came into force in July 2025. New nutrition labelling rules on packaged food products. Salik (toll) system expansion in Dubai, with new gates operational since June 2025. Expected changes to […]

UAE’s upcoming fines and fees in 2025: Everything you need to know | World News

From stricter Emiratisation penalties to new nutrition grading rules: wave of updated fines and regulations in 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Stricter Emiratisation fines for private firms came into force in July 2025. New nutrition labelling rules on packaged food products. Salik (toll) system expansion in Dubai, with new gates operational since June 2025. Expected changes to […]

Kenya court fines teens for trying to smuggle protected ants | World News

NAIROBI: A Kenyan court on Wednesday fined four people, including two Belgian teenagers, more than $7,000 for attempting to smuggle thousands of live ants out of the country.The case has received considerable attention after the Kenyan Wildlife Service (KWS) accused the four of engaging in “bio-piracy”.David Lornoy and Seppe Lodewijckx, both 18 of Belgium, Duh […]