Planned Schengen-style visas in South East Asia, Southern Africa and the GCC could have deliver a massive tourism boost to 17 countries
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GCC leader says unified tourist visa plan has made significant headway
GCC Secretary General reveals unified tourist visa plans are making headway as bloc looks to boost tourism
Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri
Schengen-style unified GCC tourist visa ‘in place by end of 2024’ says official, plan allows travellers to spend over 30 days in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain
Unified GCC tourist visas could be available by the end of this year according to officials speaking at Arabian Travel Market
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Dubai real estate: GCC Unified Tourist Visa to boost demand in short-term rental market, experts say
The unified tourist visa, set to be implemented between 2024-2025
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GCC unified tourist visa: Tourism, economy to see boost across region, expert says
The unified tourist visa system is projected to be implemented between 2024 and 2025
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Schengen vs GCC unified tourist visa: New visa plan to revolutionise Gulf travel
While both the GCC unified tourist visa and the Schengen visa share the aim of fostering regional integration and facilitating travel, there are several key differences
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GCC approves unified tourist visa for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain
New unified tourist visa approved by interior ministers, represents a major achievement for the GCC says Secretary General
Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri
New GCC unified tourist visa to launch in 2024-2025, says UAE Minister
The unified tourist visa will focus on attracting and retaining tourists within the region to enhance economic integration
Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri
UAE visa-free travel for GCC to be introduced ‘very soon’: Report
UAE Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri disclosed this development during a conference in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, the report said
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Saudi Arabia announces start of new Umrah season for GCC residents
GCC citizens and residents will be able to apply for an Umrah permit via the “Nusuk” or “Tawakkalna” applications
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Saudi Arabia announces visit visa cannot be renewed
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism confirmed the same via Twitter
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Any profession allowed for Umrah, says Saudi Arabia
GCC residents can apply for online visit visas to perform Umrah through the Saudi Rouh platform
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Inside NEOM, Oman visa-free entry, Saudi Crown Prince announces five new PIF funds: 10 things you missed this week
A rundown of ten top stories – from Inside NEOM, Oman visa-free entry, Saudi Crown Prince announces five new PIF funds – you might have missed this week on Arabian Business
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Oman announces visa-free entry for GCC residents
All residents of the GCC countries have the right to enter the Oman for all commercial professions
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Saudi Arabia revises entry visa rules: All you need to know
The new decree signed by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Tourism allows GCC residents to apply for electronic visit visa online. Travellers from the UK, the US and the EU can obtain their e-visa via the portal as well
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Is buying a slice of the American Pie about to change?
One of the quickest ways to US residency and citizenship for GCC residents, the EB-5 investor visa programme may be on the cusp of a major overhaul
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Surge in Gulf applicants expected for US investor visa scheme
The US EB-5 visa programme currently requires would-be immigrants to invest a minimum of $500,000, a figure that is expected to go up