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Want US residency in ‘record time’? It will cost $1m

Trump unveils investor scheme granting fast-track US residency for a $1 million “gift”

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Trump unveils Gold Card to retain top foreign talent in US

Going to the US to give birth? Expect visa denial

US tightens visa scrutiny, warns visitors against travel for childbirth, citizenship gains

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Top 10 2025 stories: UAE rules, visas and global events

From innovation to global events, these trending stories defined 2025 across the world

Top 2025 headlines that shaped the year: Innovation, travel, policy, and world events.

New GCC aviation body as one-stop travel begins

New unified aviation authority launched as one-stop travel entry pilot gathers steam

GCC countries host more than 23 international airports and operate 17 national airlines.

New Zealand launches 4-year ‘golden visa’

Investors can gain New Zealand residence by investing up to NZD 2 million in businesses

Immigration New Zealand warned incomplete submissions could lead to delays or possible rejection. Pictured above is a neighborhood in New Zealand's capital Wellington.

UAE, Bahrain trial GCC’s new ‘one-stop’ travel system

GCC citizens to move between states without repeated entry checks

One-stop travel for GCC nationals begins with UAE and Bahrain

Saudi Arabia, Russia agree on mutual visa-free travel

The deal allows 90-day stays, boosting tourism, business, and cultural exchange

Saudi Arabia, Russia agree on mutual 90-day visa-free travel

Oman to welcome Filipino tourists visa-free from 2026

Filipinos can visit Oman for up to 14 days without a visa starting 2026.

Oman opens doors to Filipino tourists

Bahrain makes golden visa easier, find out how

Kingdom aims to boost real estate demand and strengthen long-term residency appeal

Bahrain announces to lower investment for Golden Visa seekers. Photo of Bahrain skyline for illustrative purpose only.

Trump calls for 'migration pause from some countries'

President calls for permanent ban on certain immigration

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he planned to suspend migration from what he called "third world countries," a day after an Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers in Washington.

Flying with Emirates? 10 things passengers need to know

Avoid delays! Check-in, passports, power banks and more to breeze through airports

Emirates braces for a December rush and the travel squeeze may be bigger than expected

Green cards under scrutiny: Why US reviews 19 countries

Announcement follows shooting of two National Guard troops in Washington DC

National Guard patrol along the National Mall in front of the Capitol, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Washington.

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