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UAE introduces new visit visa categories, updates sponsorship rules
The United Arab Emirates has announced a series of updates to its visit visa system, adding four new visa categories…
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Kuwait approves unified GCC law for international land transport
Decree-Law No. 140 of 2025, published in the Sunday issue of the Official Gazette Kuwait Alyawm, has formally approved the…
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Iran vows ‘firm and appropriate response’ after reimposition of sanctions
Iran issued a stern warning today, vowing to take a “firm and appropriate response” just hours after the United Nations…
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Riyadh freezes annual property rent hikes for five years
All contracts must be registered in the “Ejar” network with a 60-day objection period. Contracts renew automatically unless notice is…
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GCC tops global south in humanitarian giving, contributes $3 billion in 2024 alone
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassim Al-Budaiwi, said the GCC countries collectively are the fourth-largest donor of humanitarian…
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Dollar weakness reshapes Gulf economies and global investment trends
The depreciation of the US dollar is reshaping economic dynamics in the Gulf region and beyond, with mixed consequences for…
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Qatar shortens working hours for mothers in government jobs
The Qatari Council of Ministers has approved reduced working hours for Qatari mothers and mothers of Qatari children to support…
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UAE slams the door: 2026 visa freeze hits citizens of 9 nations amid security, diplomatic jitters
In a dramatic policy shift, the United Arab Emirates has reportedly suspended the issuance of tourist and work visas for…
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Saudi Arabia set to reap major gains from GCC Unified Visa
Two years after its initial approval, the Gulf Cooperation Council’s long-awaited unified visa is entering its final approval phase, with…
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GCC Supreme Council adopts statement after extraordinary session in Doha
The Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held an extraordinary meeting on Monday in Doha on the implications…
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