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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
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EU interested in UAE free trade deal as GCC talks stall
EU mulls UAE free-trade deal as talks on a GCC deal stall
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Dubai rain recovery plan; UAE petrol prices; real estate investment tips; Schengen visa changes; tax warning – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai rain recovery plans, UAE petrol prices set to change, real estate investment analysis and more of the biggest news stories this week
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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
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European Union launches ‘EU-GCC Green Transition Project’ at World Future Energy Summit
The project aims to create a joint platform to exchange best practices and expertise between the EU and the GCC stakeholders
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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
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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
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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
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EU announces major new Schengen visa rules, scraps consulate visits and passport stamps
EU Council announces digital visa procedures for Schengen area visitors
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Greece can be UAE’s voice in the EU, seeks India trade deal: Minister
Greece is seeking a trilateral trade deal with the UAE and India says its Minister of Foreign Affairs
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US, EU hit out at India’s rice export curbs
India argues that ban on rice is a regulation rather than a restriction, which is crucial for securing the food security of 1.4 billion people
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Kuwait welcomes EU’s 5-year, multiple entry Schengen visa for citizens
Kuwait welcomes EU decision on Schengen visa for citizens
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UAE, Saudi Arabia and India announce major rail and shipping link backed by US and EU
UAE, Saudi, India to form rail and shipping trade routes in major transport announcement backed by US and EU
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WMO: Summer 2023 the hottest ever
Earth saw the hottest three-month period ever recorded, according to the the World Meteorological Organisation
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Meta’s Threads app collects 50% more personal data than X: Report
Mark Zuckerberg’s new social media app, Threads, collects more personal information than you think, data suggests
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UAE public holiday dates; Private sector jobs warning; Dubai traffic fines; Petrol price increase; Major EU Schengen update – 10 things you missed this week
UAE public holiday dates, Dubai traffic fines, petrol price increase, private sector jobs warning, EU Schengen visa updates and more of the biggest news stories this week