A Schengen visa also opens doors to many surprising non-Schengen countries worldwide, offering UAE travelers affordable and less crowded alternatives this summer
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Bulgaria
EU adds 2 new countries to Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria added to list of Schengen Area countries
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UAE holiday dates; the remarkable growth of Emirates; Dubai real estate boom; new Schengen-style visas; top investment tips – 10 things you missed this week
When is the next UAE holiday, how Dubai became the ‘world’s airport’, weather forecasts, Dubai real estate analysis, Schengen-style visas around the world and more top news stories this week
Africa
How 3 Schengen-style visas planned in GCC, Asia and Africa could change tourism forever
Planned Schengen-style visas in South East Asia, Southern Africa and the GCC could have deliver a massive tourism boost to 17 countries
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Schengen-style unified GCC tourist visa ‘in place by end of 2024’ says official, plan allows travellers to spend over 30 days in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain
Unified GCC tourist visas could be available by the end of this year according to officials speaking at Arabian Travel Market
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Dubai rain recovery plan; UAE petrol prices; real estate investment tips; Schengen visa changes; tax warning – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai rain recovery plans, UAE petrol prices set to change, real estate investment analysis and more of the biggest news stories this week
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UAE Eid Al Fitr 2024 expected dates; Schengen visa waiver; new tax consultation; Dubai real estate analysis – 10 things you missed this week
Expected UAE Eid Al Fitr dates, Schengen visa waiver, tax consultation, Dubai real estate analysis, weather forecast and more of the top stories this week
EU
GCC Schengen waiver: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman pursue visa-free travel to Europe
GCC is in negotiations with EU to secure a Schengen visa waiver for citizens of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman
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UAE Eid Al Fitr holiday dates; Visa-free travel to Europe; Flying taxis in Dubai; Real estate price forecast; Investment tips – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Eid holiday dates, visa-free travel in Europe, real estate analysis, flying taxis, investment tips and more of the top stories this week
EU
Schengen: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman seek visa-free travel to Europe says GCC secretary general
GCC to meet with European Union to negotiate Schengen visa-waiver for citizens of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman
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Romania, Bulgaria to join Schengen zone this year
The two countries joined the EU in 2007 and have been trying to enter Schengen for more than 10 years
Dubai real estate market
Dubai real estate: GCC Unified Tourist Visa to boost demand in short-term rental market, experts say
The unified tourist visa, set to be implemented between 2024-2025
Aviation
Major Schengen rule change; UAE weather updates; Dubai real estate; Massive new airport plan; Oman National Day – 10 things you missed this week
Schengen and UAE visa updates, rain in Dubai, skyscraper news, new airport plans, Oman national day, Saudi airline collaboration and more top stories this week
EU
EU announces major new Schengen visa rules, scraps consulate visits and passport stamps
EU Council announces digital visa procedures for Schengen area visitors
GCC
GCC unified tourist visa: Tourism, economy to see boost across region, expert says
The unified tourist visa system is projected to be implemented between 2024 and 2025
GCC
Schengen vs GCC unified tourist visa: New visa plan to revolutionise Gulf travel
While both the GCC unified tourist visa and the Schengen visa share the aim of fostering regional integration and facilitating travel, there are several key differences
Egypt
Major Kuwait visa changes boost travel to EU Schengen countries and Egypt
Kuwait benefits from more Schengen visas in Germany and Italy, plus new five-year Egypt visa
