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Saudi Arabia bans tobacco shops within 500 meters of mosques and schools, imposes strict retail and licensing rules | World News

Saudi Arabia mandates tobacco retailers install CCTV, fire extinguishers, and adhere to strict ventilation and lighting safety standards/ Representative Image Saudi Arabia has rolled out a comprehensive new set of regulations targeting tobacco sales across the country. With a firm focus on public health and regulatory control, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has banned […]

Dubai sets new rules for engineering consultancy firms: Licensing, conditions, and penalties explained | World News

Dubai’s new law enforces strict licensing and standards to advance and regulate engineering consultancy services/Representative Image Dubai has enacted Law No. (14) of 2025 to regulate engineering consultancy activities across the emirate. This legislation aims to elevate the quality and governance of engineering consultancy services by setting stringent licensing requirements, classification criteria, and operational standards. […]

UAE: 11 illegal domestic worker recruitment offices shut down in Al Ain for licensing violations | World News

Hiring from unlicensed domestic worker offices risks legal trouble, as many fail to refund fees or provide qualified, vetted workers/ Image: File The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the arm of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development responsible for regulating and developing the […]

UAE: Healthcare licensing in UAE to be fully unified and digital by 2026, serving 200,000+ professionals | World News

By 2026, UAE will launch an AI-powered platform unifying healthcare licensing across all emirates to streamline 200,000+ registrations/image: Mohap The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has unveiled plans to launch a National Unified Digital Platform by Q2 2026, aimed at simplifying healthcare professional licensing across the UAE. By integrating all federal and local health […]

Banning or licensing? Dubai’s E-scooter safety needs smarter regulation | World News

E-scooter riders in Dubai face new rules as calls grow for safety over bans/ Representative Image TL;DR13 people died in e-scooter and e-bike incidents in Dubai in early 2025, triggering bans in some areas.E-scooters offer vital transport options for residents who don’t drive, especially in large communities.Instead of banning, a mix of education, licensing, and […]