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UAE to restore Qatar trade and travel: The United Arab Emirates could re-open trade and travel links with Qatar within a week under a deal that ended a bitter dispute between the Gulf states. However, Emirati Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said some issues would take a longer time to fix. UAE to restore Qatar trade and…

Entry of Residents into Saudi Arabia with Return Date: The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) in Saudi Arabia stated that an expat resident can enter into the Kingdom until the end of the last day on a return visa, reminding the need for an approved document of negative PCR test. The entry of Residents into Saudi Arabia with Return Date A…

Citizens and Expats can use Digital ID instead of Physical Cards: Citizens and expatriates in Saudi Arabia are no longer required to carry plastic documents of their national identity, residency permit (iqama), driving license, and vehicle registration. The newly introduced “Digital ID” can be used instead of the plastic cards for all official…

Saudi Arabia and Qatar agree to reopen flights and borders: Saudi Arabia will reopen its airspace and land and sea borders to Qatar. The move is the first step towards ending a dispute that led to the Kingdom, the UAE, Bahrain, and Egypt launching a boycott of Doha. Saudi Arabia and Qatar agree to reopen flights and borders Based on the proposal…

Kuwait to resume International flights: Kuwait will resume international flights on Jan. 2, 2021 (Saturday), the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Tuesday following a Cabinet decision. Kuwait Opening its borders For International Flights from January 2, 2021 Kuwait will also reopen its borders as the Cabinet decided not the…

Free Extension on UAE Tourist Visas Validity: The Vice President and Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued directives to extend tourist visas for one additional month without any charges. 1 Month Free Extension on UAE Tourist Visas Validity The decision was issued due to the…