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GCC countries

ZAITRACK is built for the six GCC countries first. An organisation's country sets its defaults; see How the organisation works.

At a glance​

CountryCurrencyTime zoneWeekendVAT on a domestic haul
Saudi ArabiaSAR (2 decimals)Asia/RiyadhFriday, Saturday15 %
United Arab EmiratesAED (2)Asia/DubaiSaturday, Sunday5 %
QatarQAR (2)Asia/QatarFriday, Saturdaynone
KuwaitKWD (3)Asia/KuwaitFriday, Saturdaynone
BahrainBHD (3)Asia/BahrainFriday, Saturday10 %
OmanOMR (3)Asia/MuscatFriday, Saturday5 %

A haul that crosses a border is zero-rated as international transport of goods.

Saudi Arabia​

  • E-invoicing: ZATCA's Fatoora is in force. Tax invoices are cleared, consumer invoices reported. See E-invoicing (ZATCA).
  • VAT number: 15 digits, starting and ending with 3. National Address: 4-digit building number, street, district, city, 5-digit postal code.
  • Documents: the Istimara (vehicle registration), the Iqama (residence permit), the driving licence. Their dates in the Hijri calendar (Umm al-Qura) are taken and shown beside the Gregorian.
  • Plates: Arabic or Latin letters, one vehicle however written. See Vehicles.
  • Traffic fines: SAHER cameras and Muroor.
  • Labour law: gratuity Art. 84–85, 80; hours and overtime Art. 98, 107; annual leave Art. 109; sick leave Art. 117; holidays: Founding Day (22 February), National Day (23 September), the Eids and Arafat Day.

United Arab Emirates​

  • E-invoicing: being phased in.
  • Documents: the Mulkiya (vehicle registration).
  • Traffic fines: the police of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. Black points suspend a licence at 24.
  • Labour law (Federal Decree-Law 33/2021): gratuity Art. 51; hours and overtime Art. 17, 19; annual leave Art. 29; sick leave Art. 31; holiday work Art. 28; holidays: New Year, Commemoration Day, National Day (1–3 December), the Eids, Arafat Day, the Islamic New Year and the Prophet's Birthday.

Qatar​

  • Traffic fines: the traffic department.
  • Labour law (Law 14/2004): gratuity Art. 54; 8 h a day, 48 a week, overtime + 25 %; annual leave 21 days, 28 after 5 years.

Kuwait​

  • Documents: the vehicle registration reads دفتر المركبة in Kuwait's Arabic.
  • Traffic fines: the traffic department.
  • Labour law (Law 6/2010): gratuity Art. 51, 53; 8 h a day, 48 a week (Ramadan 36), overtime + 25 %; annual leave 30 days.

Bahrain​

  • Traffic fines: the traffic department.
  • Labour law: gratuity under Art. 116 to 29 February 2024, then paid by the SIO from the employer's contributions; 8 h a day, 48 a week, overtime + 25 %; annual leave 30 days.

Oman​

  • E-invoicing: being phased in.
  • Traffic fines: the Royal Oman Police.
  • Labour law (Royal Decree 53/2023): gratuity a month's basic wage a year; 8 h a day, 40 a week (Ramadan 30), overtime + 25 %; annual leave 30 days.

Details​