UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday issued a Federal Decree promoting Ambassador Yousuf Al Otaiba to the rank of minister. In the announcement, Shaikh Khalifa recognized Yousuf Al Otaiba’s loyal service to his country and his nine-year leadership to build closer ties with the United States.

LOUVRE: French President Emmanuel Macron will pay an official visit on to the United Arab Emirates to open the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Kuwait

MILITARY MOVES: The Kuwaiti defense ministry has issued a denial that there are “military moves” being made towards Kuwait. The ministry sought to crush rumors it said were circulating recently.

Saudi Arabia

TERRORISM LAWS: The newly announced laws against terrorism and its funding include the death penalty.

VAT: House rent and medicines are among some of the facilities and commodities exempted from VAT, according the General Authority of Zakat and Tax. No VAT will be levied on passport and driving license issuance and renewal fees, the Authority announced on Saturday.

source: Alarabiya