[Middle East] Key Regulatory Updates on Health, Finance, and Licensing

This episode covers vital regulatory updates impacting Disaster Risk Management, Repo Facility implementations, Saudi Central Bank licensing, and Monetary Policy adjustments in the Middle East. It highlights measures ensuring healthcare supply continuity, financial sector resilience, and payment service authorization.In Abu Dhabi, the Department of Health has mandated licensed healthcare entities to maintain a six-month minimum inventory of pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and consumables, alongside monthly reporting to prevent supply disruptions. Meanwhile, Qatar's Central Bank introduced unlimited Qatari Riyal repo facilities with up to three-month maturities, reduced reserve requirements, and loan payment deferrals to bolster financial stability amid external uncertainties. In Saudi Arabia, SAMA licensed Atioon for Innovative Information and Communication Technology Company as a new payment service provider, raising the total to 31 licensed entities and emphasizing the importance of verifying licensing status.For more information, visit the Carver Agents website.Articles mentioned:Mandatory Inventory Requirements for Pharmaceutical Products, Medical Devices and Consumables3/28/2026 - Qatar Central Bank Assesses Resilience of the Financial Sector and Announces Pre-emptive Support Measuresالبنك المركزي السعودي يرخص لشركة "أتيون لتقنية المعلومات والاتصالات المبتكرة" لمزاولة نشاط خدمات المدفوعاتتعميم خارجي- إستمرارية خدمات التبر ع بالأعضاء وزراعتها خلال الأزمات والظروف الاستثنائيةSAMA Licenses “Atyoun Litqniyat AlMalumat WalIttisalat AlMubtakirah” Company to Provide Payment ServicesRecord number of wildfires in 2025 calls for stronger EU action2025 was EU’s most destructive wildfire season on record2025 most destructive EU wildfire season on record