Middle East: Government, Public Sector

On July 14, 2026, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule “Enhanced Favorable Treatment for the United Arab Emirates under the Export Administration Regulations” (Final Rule) that amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774) to significantly improve the status of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...

The Translation of Law No. 81 of 2016 presents an English version of Egypt’s Civil Service Law and its rules for public-sector employment. Law No. 81 of 2016 applies to positions within ministries, government departments, administrative agencies, local administration units, and public authorities, unless their establishing legislation provides otherwise. The English version of the Civil Service Law explains the legal framework governing the rights, duties, and professional responsibilities of public employees.

After 1,000 days since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, Israel has demonstrated unmatched military capability across Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, achieving tactical victories including the elimination of enemy leadership and degradation of militant infrastructure. Yet despite this operational dominance, Israel has failed to convert battlefield success into durable political settlements, leaving Hamas undefeated as a governing force, Hizballah unresolved despite a buffer zone, and Iran's regime intact after leade