The move is expected to increase the number of Indian tourists visiting South Africa, which currently stands at 16,000
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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
Austria
UAE passport ranks as world’s strongest
The UAE passport offers citizens visa-free access to over 180 countries globally
travel destinations
Eid Al Fitr 2024: Visa-free countries for UAE residents revealed
UAE residents are increasingly seeking short-haul travels to visa-free destinations during the long weekend
Eid
Visa-free Eid Al Fitr 2024 holiday ideas for UAE residents
UAE residents looking forward to visa-free travel to international destinations for Eid Al Fitr 2024 holidays
Bahrain
Iran announces visa-free travel for UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, India and 22 more countries to start Sunday
Iran will offer visa-free travel to citizens of 28 countries starting from February 4
Armenia
UAE to offer visa-free travel for another Asian country next week
UAE and Armenia to scrap visa requirements from February 1
India
Revealed: Visa-free countries for Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders with a UAE residency visa enjoy visa-free entry to certain nations
Dubai Land Department
UAE visa-free travel; Saudi recruitment changes; Kuwait and Oman 3-day weekend; Dubai housing plan and name changes – 10 things you missed this week
UAE visa-free travel, Saudi recruitment changes, Oman and Kuwait holidays, Dubai housing plan and more top news stories this week
UAE
UAE announces 30-day visa waiver deal with another Asian country
UAE and Uzbekistan sign visa deal to boost relations between two countries
Henley & Partners
World’s most powerful passports in 2024 revealed
Henley Passport Index identifies the world’s most powerful passports
e-visas
Turkey announces visa-free travel for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Canada and US
Turkey’s Recap Tayyip Erdogan issues decree providing visa exemptions for citizens of UAE, Saudi and more
Iran
Iran cancels visa requirements for UAE, Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar, India and 28 other countries
Iran looks to boost tourism with visa-free travel waiver for citizens of 33 countries
Abu Dhabi
UAE National Day 2023: Dubai travel giant Wego reveals top visa-free destinations for residents
All destinations are within a 4-5 hour flight from Dubai and allow stays of 30-90 days without a visa
India
Malaysia to allow visa-free entry to Indian citizens
China and India are among Malaysia’s important tourism source markets, with significant numbers of visitors from both countries
Indian travellers
After Thailand and Sri Lanka, Vietnam may let Indians visit visa-free: Report
Vietnam has seen a significant increase in international visitors, with around 10 million arrivals in the first ten months of 2023
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