Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) starts October 12, replacing passport stamps with facial and fingerprint scans for all non-EU visitors
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Schengen Visa: UAE travellers’ guide to hidden summer 2025 destinations beyond Europe
A Schengen visa also opens doors to many surprising non-Schengen countries worldwide, offering UAE travelers affordable and less crowded alternatives this summer
Bulgaria
EU adds 2 new countries to Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria added to list of Schengen Area countries
Electronic Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)
What will the EU’s new Entry-Exit System mean for UAE travellers?
After several delays, the new system is on track to launch in November this year
Dubai International Airport
UAE visa changes; Dubai floods; new tax introduced; outstanding schools revealed; real estate booming – 10 major stories so far this year
Floods, real estate, visas, tax, education and more top stories in Dubai, the UAE and across the region in the first half of 2024
Africa
How 3 Schengen-style visas planned in GCC, Asia and Africa could change tourism forever
Planned Schengen-style visas in South East Asia, Southern Africa and the GCC could have deliver a massive tourism boost to 17 countries
EU
EU announces major Schengen rule changes
EU Council approves new Schengen Borders Code allowing tighter border control and new quarantine and health rules for non-EU travellers
European Commission
Schengen Visa fees to rise 12% globally starting June 11, says EU
The previous increase in February 2020 saw fees rise from €60 to €80
Abu Dhabi
Dubai tops growth among world’s wealthiest cities as millionaire population soars
With over 72,000 resident millionaires today, Dubai’s rise testifies to its pro-business policies and welcoming stance towards capital, factors that will propel it up future rankings, an expert says
Bahrain
EU approves 5-year Schengen Visas for Saudi, Omani, and Bahraini citizens
Ctizens of the three Gulf countries are now permitted multiple-entry visas to travel within the Schengen zone
Dubai real estate
UAE Eid Al Fitr 2024 expected dates; Schengen visa waiver; new tax consultation; Dubai real estate analysis – 10 things you missed this week
Expected UAE Eid Al Fitr dates, Schengen visa waiver, tax consultation, Dubai real estate analysis, weather forecast and more of the top stories this week
EU
GCC Schengen waiver: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman pursue visa-free travel to Europe
GCC is in negotiations with EU to secure a Schengen visa waiver for citizens of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman
Aman
UAE Eid Al Fitr holiday dates; Visa-free travel to Europe; Flying taxis in Dubai; Real estate price forecast; Investment tips – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Eid holiday dates, visa-free travel in Europe, real estate analysis, flying taxis, investment tips and more of the top stories this week
EU
Schengen: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman seek visa-free travel to Europe says GCC secretary general
GCC to meet with European Union to negotiate Schengen visa-waiver for citizens of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman
Schengen area visa
Romania, Bulgaria to join Schengen zone this year
The two countries joined the EU in 2007 and have been trying to enter Schengen for more than 10 years
Aviation
Major Schengen rule change; UAE weather updates; Dubai real estate; Massive new airport plan; Oman National Day – 10 things you missed this week
Schengen and UAE visa updates, rain in Dubai, skyscraper news, new airport plans, Oman national day, Saudi airline collaboration and more top stories this week
EU
EU announces major new Schengen visa rules, scraps consulate visits and passport stamps
EU Council announces digital visa procedures for Schengen area visitors
