Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) just extended Saber platform shipment certificate validity to 90 days. Here's what it means for trade compliance teams and commercial importers.

1️⃣ SASO — Saber Platform Extends Shipment Certificate Validity to 90 Days
The agency extended validity for shipment certificates issued on Saber from standard terms to 90 full days.
This policy shift hits foreign traders, local customs agents, freight teams, and trade firms shipping goods to Saudi ports.
Trading firms must adjust clearance plans and supply routines now to make full use of this long validity window.

2️⃣ Edaa — Corporate Action Implemented on Saudi Government SAR Sukuk Securities
The central depository executed a formal corporate action across registered Saudi SAR sovereign sukuk debt.
This operational update hits debt holders, custodian banks, asset managers, and fixed income fund teams.
Market participants must check post trade logs and verify account balances following these new registry updates.

3️⃣ the dtic — Special Economic Zones Key for Green Hydrogen Investment Environment
The trade ministry named special economic zones as core hubs to build a top investment ready hydrogen market in South Africa.
This strategic policy hits green energy firms, zone operators, clean technology groups, and project sponsors.
Project sponsors must align development schedules with zone tax breaks to boost capital yield in renewable energy.

4️⃣ KRA — Waiver of Penalties and Interest Arising from iTax Portal Downtime
The tax authority issued a public notice waiving statutory fines and interest caused by iTax portal system downtime.
This tax relief hits local taxpayers, corporate tax units, tax advisory teams, and commercial filers across Kenya.
Taxpayers must check online portal tools to verify fine waivers and submit all pending tax returns promptly.

5️⃣ Boursa Kuwait — Companies Suspended from Trading: Dalqan Real Estate and Al Masaken
The market regulator suspended trading in Dalqan Real Estate Co. and Al Masaken International Real Estate Development Co.
This enforcement action hits stock traders, institutional funds, retail investors, and portfolio managers holding equity.
Investors must monitor exchange news feeds for mandatory disclosures and conditional trading reinstatement rules.

Full analysis in the attached RegNext Daily Middle East & Africa Radar carousel.

— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Middle East & Africa Radar · Thursday 17 Sep 2026
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