UAE
UAE visa and residency updates — Golden Visa criteria, freelancer permits, investor visas, and employment regulations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Covers Emirates ID, labor card requirements, and expat tax rules.
Kuwait Digitizes Work Permits and Article 18 Clearances, Adds Multiple-Trip Exit Option
Kuwait digitizes Article 18 residency and work permits, making exit permits mandatory for private-sector expatriates starting July 1, 2026.
Saudi Ministry of Interior Fines Hajj Visa Violators, U.S. State Department Warns
Saudi Arabia imposes fines and 10-year bans for 2026 Hajj violators, while U.S. agencies issue travel warnings and…
Oman and France Sign Agreement Allowing Spouses to Obtain Work Permits
Oman and France sign a 2026 agreement in Paris allowing spouses of diplomatic and official staff to obtain…
Oman Considers Personal Income Tax with Flat 5% Rate as Fiscal Signalling
Oman introduces a 5% personal income tax for high earners starting 2028, with the first electronic filings due…
Pakistan Promises April Handover of Pakistan International Airlines to Arif Habib Group
Pakistan to hand over PIA operational control to Arif Habib Group by April 2026, targeting fleet expansion and…
Herat Provincial Office Starts Turkey Visa Distribution for Traders and Patients
Turkey reopens visa services in Herat for traders and patients on April 15, 2026, offering a vital travel…
HKSAR Passport Holders Get 30-Day Visa on Arrival at Bandaranaike International
Sri Lanka grants 30-day visa-on-arrival for HKSAR passport holders via a mandatory pre-departure ETA, raising Hong Kong's travel…
Athens International Airport Begins Biometric Registrations for Entry/exit System
Greece launches biometric Entry/Exit System at Athens and Thessaloniki airports, replacing manual stamps for non-EU travelers with digital…
Saudi Arabia Freezes Makkah Entry for Hajj 2026, Suspends Umrah Visas
Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry from April 13, 2026, and orders Umrah pilgrims to exit by April 18…
UAE Eases Visa Rules, Sparking Travel Surge to Dubai and Abu Dhabi
UAE 2026 visa reforms expand entry options and digital processing, driving record tourism in Dubai and Abu Dhabi…