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UAE simplifies work permit system, expands categories to 13The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced new work permit reforms. These changes aim to accelerate hiring and ...- India-Oman CEPA kicks inThe India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is now active. Indian exporters of textiles, leather, plastics, and more will g...
- India, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what's insideIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA, begins on June 1. This pact offers Indian exports 100% duty-free acces...
- Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry from April 13; permit mandatory for residents and foreign nationalsSaudi Arabia has implemented new Hajj season regulations. Foreign nationals and residents without official permits are barred from entering...
- How immigrants in Gulf countries can get Saudi Arabia's one-year multiple entry e-visaSaudi Arabia now offers a one-year multiple-entry e-visa for residents of Gulf Cooperation Council countries. This new visa simplifies trav...
- Kuwait removes minimum salary requirement for family visit visasKuwait has eliminated the minimum salary requirement for expatriates seeking family visit visas, broadening eligibility to include relative...
- Visa-on-arrival now available in Kuwait for GCC foreign residentsKuwait has initiated a new policy allowing foreign residents of GCC countries to obtain tourist visas on arrival. This decision, effective ...
- Oman launches flexible foreign resident cards, extends Omani ID validity to 10 yearsThe Royal Oman Police has introduced flexible validity options for expatriate residence cards, allowing residents to choose one, two, or th...
- Saudi Arabia sets one-year limit for foreign drivers using international licencesSaudi Arabia implements new driving rules. These rules apply to foreign visitors. Visitors can drive for one year using foreign licenses. L...
- Now perform Umrah any day of the year; if you’re from the GCCSaudi Arabia now allows citizens and residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to perform Umrah year-round, entering through va...
- UAE considering visa-free travel for Gulf residentsThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) is considering implementing a visa system that would allow residents to travel easily to other Gulf Cooperat...
- India - Qatar relations will not be affected by the ongoing Qatar-GCC battle: UAE ministerQatar is India's largest source of natural gas - Petronet LNG, India’s biggest gas importer, buys 8.5 million tonnes a year of LNG from Qat...
- Qatar passes landmark law to grant permanent residency to expatsExpats will be given priority after locals for military and public jobs and would be allowed to own property and run commercial activities ...
- Doha Bank set to open branch in KeralaKerela chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the branch, which will be located in the LULU International shopping Mall at Edapally
- European-style single Gulf visa likely by mid-2014The move which will be launched by mid 2014 is set to boost tourism and trade in the region, and cut out lengthy bureaucratic delays.
- Foreign investment norms for stock, debt market relaxed furtherGovernment today permitted residents of the Gulf nations and all EU nations to invest directly in stock markets.
- Qatar calls for unified job contract format in the GulfQatar has proposed preparing a unified format of employment contract for foreign domestic helps.
- Gulf Cooperation Council countries postpone residency cap for foreign workersGulf Cooperation Council countries have agreed to put off the six-year residency cap on unskilled foreign workers. Mystery behind elusive b...
- Business groups slam GCC expat residency cap planBusiness groups in the Gulf have slammed a proposal that seeks to limit the residency of unskilled workers in the region to six years, sayi...
- Bahrain rules out residency cap for skilled workersIf implemented, the plan would impact the large Indian community in Bahrain.
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