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Egypt cabinet approves bill to imprison and fine anyone aiding and abetting child marriage
Egypt
April 12, 2022
Egypt cabinet approves bill to imprison and fine anyone aiding and abetting child marriage
The Egyptian Cabinet approved a draft law on the prohibition of child marriage. The draft law is in line…
Indonesia passes landmark sexual violence bill, overcoming conservative opposition
World
April 12, 2022
Indonesia passes landmark sexual violence bill, overcoming conservative opposition
Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesia’s parliament passed on Tuesday a long-awaited bill to tackle sexual violence, aimed at providing a legal…
Tax Authority announces details of tax on gold, silver and gemstones
Business
April 12, 2022
Tax Authority announces details of tax on gold, silver and gemstones
The head of the Egyptian Tax Authority Reda Abdel-Qader and president of the Federation of the Egyptian Chambers of…
Egyptian parliament approves law on rentals to juridical persons
Egypt
February 21, 2022
Egyptian parliament approves law on rentals to juridical persons
The Egyptian House of Representatives approved during a plenary session, on Monday: a draft law on procedures and dates for…
Egypt warns of harsh penalties for anyone who defaces artifacts, including LE500,000 fine
Archaeology
January 31, 2022
Egypt warns of harsh penalties for anyone who defaces artifacts, including LE500,000 fine
Law #117 of 1983 on the Protection of Antiquities stipulates several penalties to preserve archaeological sites and any collectibles that…
After UAE law change, out-of-wedlock babies still in shadows
Middle East
December 13, 2021
After UAE law change, out-of-wedlock babies still in shadows
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Over a dozen unmarried women huddled in a jail cell south of Dubai last…
New UAE criminal code among 40 legal changes in reform push
Middle East
November 28, 2021
New UAE criminal code among 40 legal changes in reform push
DUBAI, Nov 27 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates on Saturday said a new criminal code would come into force…
Biden bound for global summits as domestic agenda in limbo
World
October 28, 2021
Biden bound for global summits as domestic agenda in limbo
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden promised to show the world that democracies can work to meet the challenges of…
Sisi ratifies Law for Protection and Development of Lakes and Fisheries
Egypt
October 6, 2021
Sisi ratifies Law for Protection and Development of Lakes and Fisheries
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ratified Law #146 of 2021, promulgating the Law for the Protection and Development of Lakes and…
High court divides 5-4 to leave Texas abortion law in place
World
September 2, 2021
High court divides 5-4 to leave Texas abortion law in place
WASHINGTON (AP) — A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in…