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
Dubai real estate market
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
GCC
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
GCC
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
Labour Law
UAE raises awareness of labour laws as campaign highlights work and visit visa violations
UAE’s MoHRE campaign raises awareness of labour laws and visa violations
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
Abu Dhabi
UAE job alert: Work permit rules now changed for employees
The decision comes following recommendations from the UAE Federal National Council
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
UAE announces 15 visa, entry permit updates
The updates include visa extensions through the smart system, multiple-entry group family visa, renewal, and more
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UAE Golden Visa: How the UAE has transformed its global status through visa reform
Learn about the UAE’s visa history, including the impactful Golden Visa and Smart Visa programs, as the country attracts tourists, investors and skilled workers to boost its economy. A tale of evolution and innovation
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
New UAE visa: Overstaying tourists to face absconding charges, fines, blacklist
Those who overstay their visa expiration could further be blacklisted and banned from entering the UAE or any GCC
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
UAE changes visa rules for those living abroad
Residents living outside the UAE for over six months will need to apply for a re-entry permit
digital services
UAE visa update: Entry permit rules changed
Extensions for UAE entry permit rules changed by Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customers and Ports Security
Higher Education UAE
How UK universities could offset Covid losses after the UAE’s student visa move
Expatriate students are now allowed to bring their families to the country as part of new regulations approved by the UAE Cabinet