Tunisia’s two parliamentary chambers began reviewing the proposed 2027 state budget on November 9. The plan estimates total funding at 82.402 billion dinars and includes priorities such as public services, investment, and social support.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II opened a new parliamentary session and called on the government to continue water projects and make plans to protect the country’s water resources for future generations.
Algeria’s president signed a decree granting a pardon to 5,539 people. Eligibility is limited, and the decree excludes people convicted in specified types of cases.
The UAE will prohibit veterinary products containing ciprofloxacin from November 1, 2026. The decision aims to limit antimicrobial resistance and protect the effectiveness of medicines used to treat people.
Iraq’s government is negotiating a timetable to bring armed factions’ weapons under state control. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said Baghdad aims to complete the process by June 30, 2027, but the final arrangements remain unsettled.
Abu Dhabi approved a post-separation charter that asks parents to cooperate on children’s education, health, travel, and care. It also encourages families to resolve new disagreements calmly before going to court.
Recent reports review the Iraqi government’s first 100 days, including its stated anti-corruption measures and plan for state control of weapons. The reports also note an incomplete cabinet and continuing challenges in oil, public finances, and water.
Lebanon’s parliament passed a general amnesty law on August 12, 2026. It reduces some prison sentences but excludes several serious crimes, including premeditated murder, corruption, human trafficking, and terrorism financing.
Egypt’s Ministry of Labour announced 1,275 vacancies at 42 private-sector companies in nine governorates. The jobs cover several fields and include opportunities for people with disabilities.
Egypt’s government is preparing a national economic program for the period after its current IMF reform program ends. The proposed program will have measurable goals and will be discussed with experts before its final announcement.
