GCC Unified Visa 2026 explained: Launch date, eligibility, fee, validity of Schengen-style visa for Gulf – The Times of India

GCC Unified Visa 2026 explained: Launch date, eligibility, fee, validity of Schengen-style visa for Gulf – The Times of India

GCC Unified Tourist Visa 2026 Explained: Your Guide to Seamless Gulf Travel The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) comprising of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman is moving forward with a long-planned Unified Tourist Visa that could transform travel across the Gulf region. This initiative, often described as a “Schengen-style visa” […]

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Art Basel Qatar opens in Doha: Breaks its own rules in the Gulf and the art world is watching – The Times of India

Art Basel Qatar opens in Doha: Breaks its own rules in the Gulf and the art world is watching – The Times of India

Art Basel Qatar Opens in Doha: A New Era for MENASA Art Scene The inaugural Art Basel Qatar has officially opened in Doha, marking a significant milestone for the international art world and for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region. Instead of simply transplanting the familiar Art Basel formula from Basel, […]

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Qatar-based expat wins big ticket, plans heartwarming prize for his daughter – The Times of India

Qatar-based expat wins big ticket, plans heartwarming prize for his daughter – The Times of India

Expat Wins Dh50,000 in Big Ticket Raffle, Plans Memorable Gift for Daughter A Qatar-based expat is celebrating a life-changing moment after winning Dh50,000 in the popular Big Ticket raffle draw and he is already thinking about how to make the win truly memorable for his daughter. Stories like his have captured attention across the UAE […]

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Should UAE expats remit now? Weak rupee and peso offer big gains against Dirham – The Times of India

Should UAE expats remit now? Weak rupee and peso offer big gains against Dirham – The Times of India

Why the Weak Rupee and Peso Are Turning Into a Remittance Windfall for UAE Expats and Should You Send Money Now? A softening Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso, trading near multi-year lows against the UAE dirham, is emerging as a remittance opportunity for expatriates in the UAE, prompting many workers to rethink when […]

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Dubai launches Zhongtong electric buses: Sustainable UAE transport that runs 280km on one charge | World News – The Times of India

Dubai launches Zhongtong electric buses: Sustainable UAE transport that runs 280km on one charge | World News – The Times of India

This New Electric Bus Can Run All Day in Dubai Without Recharging And It’s a Game-Changer In January 2026, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) unveiled a milestone in sustainable transport: the arrival and imminent deployment of Zhongtong electric buses capable of operating up to 280 kilometres on a single charge on urban routes. This […]

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Oman’s new auto insurance rules: Insurers to pay drivers for delayed car repairs – The Times of India

Oman’s new auto insurance rules: Insurers to pay drivers for delayed car repairs – The Times of India

Car Repairs Delayed? Oman Now Forces Insurers to Pay You Cash for Every Extra Day In a significant shake-up of Oman’s motor insurance landscape, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has introduced sweeping reforms that now mandate compensation from insurers if car repairs aren’t completed on time, a first in the Gulf region and a major […]

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Abu Dhabi crowned World’s Safest City for 10th straight year: How the UAE capital does it – The Times of India

Abu Dhabi crowned World’s Safest City for 10th straight year: How the UAE capital does it – The Times of India

World’s Safest City for a Decade: How Does Abu Dhabi Do It? In a remarkable achievement that underscores its ongoing commitment to public safety, Abu Dhabi has once again been named the world’s safest city in the latest Numbeo Global Safety Index, marking the tenth consecutive year the UAE capital has topped the global rankings. […]

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Saudi Arabia cost of living: Riyadh or Jeddah, which KSA city is easier on your wallet? – The Times of India

Saudi Arabia cost of living: Riyadh or Jeddah, which KSA city is easier on your wallet? – The Times of India

Is Saudi Arabia Still Affordable? New Data Reveals a Changing Cost-of-Living Story As Saudi Arabia accelerates its economic transformation under Vision 2030, the everyday financial landscape for residents, both citizens and expatriates, is changing rapidly. From housing to groceries, consumer prices are evolving against a backdrop of modest inflation, residential property pressures and shifting wage […]

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