King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah.

Unified GCC Visa: What’s behind the new launch date

One visa, six countries — Gulf gears up for 2026 launch after key system upgrades

Chip-enabled e-passports - game-changer for your trips

For UAE residents and frequent flyers, they’re more than a sleek upgrade

Why chip-enabled e-passports are a game-changer for your travel plans

Unified GCC Visa vs eVisa: What UAE travellers will pay

Guide to saving money on Gulf travel: Compare eVisa costs for all six GCC nations now

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UAE residents can now get Golden Visas across the GCC

Visas let you live, work, and invest sponsor-free for 5–10 years, with easy renewals

UAE Golden Visa [Illustrative image]

Why UAE travellers get rejected for US B1/B2 visas

Many UAE residents face denials for B1/B2 (business and tourism) visas every year

Why UAE travellers get rejected for US B1/B2 visas — and how to avoid it

Your biometrics to make Schengen trips easier next week

Starting October 12, new Europe border system will use biometrics to fast-track travellers

Travelling from the UAE to Europe will mean new checks at borders. Fingerprints, photos and faster queues are part of the rollout.

New visa to work remotely from Philippines, check costs

Manila welcomes remote professionals with new visa offering two-year tax-free stay

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E-passports to make Schengen trips easier from October

Starting October 12, UAE travellers with Schengen visas, e-passports face shorter waits

Newly installed non-Schengen automatic border control gates are pictured at the Henri Coanda International Airport in Otopeni, Romania, on March 28, 2024.

Al Ain court awards woman Dh3,000 after online threat

Civil case follows criminal conviction for electronic threat

Al Ain Civil Court rules in favor of woman after electronic threat caused anxiety and stress, though no real harm was found.

Schengen 2.0: Your future Europe trips will get easier

As Europe rethinks how we travel, here’s what UAE travellers should expect next

As the EU accelerates plans to modernise its travel systems, two big changes are competing to redefine the way tourists enter Europe.

US tightens visa rules again: More queues, interviews

New US rules mean fewer visa interview waivers—kids and seniors may also now need one

New US visa rules has been disrupting Indian students’ travel and work plans since February.

Cash payouts for ILOE claims now at Al Ansari Exchange

Insured residents who lost jobs can now collect ILOE compensation in cash from Al Ansari

Al Ansari Exchange launches cash service for ILOE payouts across 270 UAE branches

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