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Milaf Cola: Saudi Arabia’s date-based soft drink to hit GCC markets in April
Milaf Cola, a newly launched date-based cola from Saudi Arabia—touted as the world’s first soft drink made from dates—will soon be available across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. “We have entered into…
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Qatar offers visa-free entry for 102 countries this winter season
Qatar has recently announced a significant expansion of its visa-free entry policy, allowing citizens from 102 countries to visit without a visa this winter season. The strategic decision aims to inspire travellers…
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Expats in GCC countries can now apply for 30-day UAE eVisa
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Digital Government (DGOV) said on Monday, October 14, that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expatriate residents and their companions wishing to visit the UAE must obtain an eVisa…
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Crucial India-Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Riyadh on Monday
External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar will on Monday attend the First India–Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh that will take place on the sidelines of the 161st…
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EAM Jaishankar arrives in Riyadh for 1st India-GCC FM’s meet
Riyadh: External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr S Jaishankar, on Sunday morning, September 8, arrived in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh to attend the first India–Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers’ meeting. Taking to…
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Single visa programme for 6 Gulf nations to be launched soon; check details
The tourism industry in the Middle East is set to boost its tourism sector with the introduction of a new Schengen-style program called “GCC Grand Tours.” This innovative initiative will enable travellers…
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UAE residents bypass long US visa wait times; here is how
To bypass long wait times, some United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents have found a new way to get quick US visa appointments. The UAE residents are applying in neighbouring Gulf countries instead…
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Europe set to open GCC’s first chamber of commerce in Riyadh
The European Union (EU) is gearing up to open the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region’s first chamber of commerce in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Wednesday, May 8. The highly-anticipated launch event…
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Gulf Cooperation Council contract awards surge by 88% in 2023
Contractors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have secured a record-breaking 205 billion dollars (Rs 1,69,89,04,70,00,000) in contract awards in 2023. The 2023 saw an 88 percent increase of projects awarded…
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GCC countries approve unified tourist visa project
Muscat: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have unanimously approved the implementation of the unified gulf tourist visa, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported. The decision was announced during the 40th meeting of…
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Tour 6 Gulf countries with one visa: Here’s when GCC’s unified visa will rollout
Abu Dhabi: The unified Schengen-style tourist visa for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is expected to be rolled out between 2024 and 2025. The disclosure was made by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri,…
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Pakistan, Gulf countries sign free trade agreement
Islamabad: Pakistan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have signed a free trade agreement (FTA) following the conclusion of the final round of negotiations between the two sides in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,…
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Gulf countries, MWL condemn desecration of Quran in Netherlands
Gulf countries have strongly condemned the desecration of the Holy Quran by a right wing group in the Netherlands. On Saturday, September 23, the leader of the anti-Islam group Pegida in the…
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US, GCC welcome diplomatic engagement with Iran
New York: The United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have welcomed diplomatic engagement by Saudi Arabia and other GCC states with Iran to pursue regional de-escalation and emphasized the importance…
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Why doesn’t Saudi Arabia grant citizenship to expats?
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has very stringent citizenship laws, with foreigners traditionally not being given citizenship. However, on rare occasions, Saudi officials grant citizenship to persons who must either possess great…
