All business visa applicants to Saudi Arabia will now have to obtain a pre-approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
The pre-approval must be taken before a Business Visit Visa application is submitted.
Invitation letters for Commercial and Work Visit Visas that were used before will no longer be needed.
The approval can be obtained online through the ministry's website and is expected to extend the overall processing time for the visa.
World Laureates Summit opens in Dubai
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RAKEZ records strong growth in 2025, welcoming 19,000 new companies
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) recorded another year of strong performance in 2025, with 19,000 new companies joining its growing business community.
UAE's non-oil foreign trade exceeds AED3.8 trillion in historic first
The UAE's non-oil foreign trade has exceeded AED 3.8 trillion ($1 trillion) for "the first time in its history", His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced on Saturday.
UAE and Scotland boost investment ties
The UAE Ministry of Investment and the Scottish Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening investment cooperation and boosting mutual investment flows between the two countries.
Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil
US President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on Thursday on countries supplying oil to Cuba, escalating a pressure campaign against the communist-run island and long-time foe of the United States.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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