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Unified GCC Visa to change how you travel, insure trips

Region-wide travel insurance to grow as cross-border trips ease with GCC Grand Tours Visa

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The average cost of travel insurance is at least 5 per cent of your trip costs, according to Forbes Advisor's analysis of travel insurance rates recorded worldwide.

Qatar offers visas, title deeds in days for $200K homes

Qatar’s property sector hits QR8.9 billion in Q2 2025 deals, up 29.8% year-on-year

Doha skyline.

How UAE students can pick best study destination abroad

Expert tips from Edufair Abu Dhabi on balancing cost, academics, career

Students at the Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi 2025. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

H-1B visas: Trump targets tougher rules after $100K fee

New H-1B restrictions target eligibility and employer compliance

US set to tighten H-1B visa programme after fee increase

New visa to work remotely from Philippines, check costs

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

Manila skyline: For illustrative purposes only.

US, Canada admissions, visa: What UAE parents must know

At GN Edufair Dubai, experts explain how to make global university dreams a reality

Families thronged the Gulf News Edufair Dubai at the H Hotel to explore higher education opportunities. The three-day exhibition concludes this evening. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

GCC unified visa update: Schengen-style pilot revealed

GCC Grand Tourist Visa eases travel across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain

Passengers queue at the check-in counters prior to their departure at Kuwait International Airport.

Green card holders: New civics test and rules explained

US releases full 128-question civics test for 2025 citizenship applicants

Trump administration ramps up green card to citizenship process with stricter tests

Why China's K visa getting popular among skilled youth

Beijing’s talent-friendly policy offers easier work options, faster residency pathway

China announces to launch a new ‘K visa’ category, offering young science and technology graduates from around the world an opportunity to build their careers in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

UAE, Trinidad and Tobago grant visa-free access

UAE and Trinidad and Tobago sign landmark visa-free agreement for diplomatic passports

Abdullah bin Zayed meets Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago in New York

Visa ban: Bangladesh Embassy in UAE denies reports

Mission warns against misleading claims by unverified website

The Embassy of Bangladesh in UAE denies rumours of UAE visa ban for Bangladeshi citizens.

UK eyes free visas to rival H-1B fee hike: How to apply

Fast-track work and settle in the UK: How top talent can get a Global Talent visa

Starmer’s task force targets top talent; zero-fee UK Global Talent visa under review

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