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.
UAE to invest up to $50 billion in Canada's AI and energy sectors
The UAE will invest up to $50 billion in Canada under a framework that includes projects in artificial intelligence, energy and mining sectors.
Trump signs order to remove tariffs from Brazilian food products
US President Donald Trump on Thursday has removed his 40 per cent tariffs on Brazilian food products, including beef, coffee, cocoa and fruits that were imposed in July following the prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
G42 receives US approval for advanced AI chip exports
G42 has welcomed the White House’s decision to authorise the export of advanced AI semiconductors to the Abu Dhabi-based AI company.
UAE's CEPA talks with Japan and EU enter advanced stage
The UAE's negotiations on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA) with Japan and the European Union are now in advanced stages.
Project to convert waste to sustainable aviation fuel set for Abu Dhabi launch
A new plant to convert waste into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) will be developed in Abu Dhabi, under a new partnership between Masdar and Tadweer Group.
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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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