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Visitors to this GCC country can get visas in just 15 seconds
Visitors travelling to the United Arab Emirates can now apply for their travel permits in just 15 seconds, the country’s top immigration authority has announced. In a press conference in Dubai, the UAE’s GDRFA (General Directorate for
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Bahrain Airshow – A $5 billion Success With 30,000 Visitors
Bahrain International Airshow ended on a successful note with record-breaking participation – 187 countries attended the fifth edition – and also signing of deals worth $5 billion during the three-day event which attracted 30,000
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Holidays announced for Prophet's birthday, National Day
Oman has announced a five-day long holiday for Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birthday and National Day. The holidays were announced by the Ministry of Manpower, Times of Oman reported on Sunday. According t
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Man donates part of liver to save wife's life in Dubai
When Ruchi suddenly fell ill due to jaundice and subsequent liver failure, the only option left was to have a liver transplant as soon as
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Global Mobility Industry is Evolving - Will GCC Automotive Businesses Embrace Innovation?
Innovations in the automotive industry are not only helping to open up new revenue channels but might be the only way to survive in a challenging
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Bahrain's Gulf Air to launch new baggage policy
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, will launch a new baggage policy which replaces the current weight concept with a harmonized piece
Read MoreIn Oman, 10 members of single family die in house fire
Ten people have died in a house fire that took place on Thursday morning (September 27) in Khor Al Hamam village in the wilayat of Saham, TimesofOman reported. “Firefighting teams at the Directorate of Civil Defence and Ambulance in North
Read More51% of People in the GCC Love Cricket, a Survey Reveals
- Cricket is second only to football in the region – - Survey commissioned by UAE Exchange - Cricket’s popularity is striking in a demography that has historically been incl
Read MoreUAE announces new residency rules for expats
The UAE is to introduce a new five-year visa for expat retirees aged over 55 years, one of four significant decisions announced by the government today. Retired expats aged over 55 can avail of the new visa once they fulfil one of three criteria:
Read MoreGCC military meeting kicks off in Kuwait
The Supreme Military Committee of Chiefs of Staff in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) part states began its fifteenth gathering on Monday with the participation of all members. The gathering comes as a supplement to a progression of past
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