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 expands access to government bonds with 'Retail Sukuk' initiative
The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched an initiative called 'Retail Sukuk', allowing individual investors to access Shariah-compliant, government-backed Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) through digital platforms operated by local banks.
New UAE-Oman freight rail link to boost regional trade
A new freight rail service is set to connect Sohar in Oman with Abu Dhabi in the UAE, marking a major step forward in regional trade and logistics.
Trump says all trade talks with Canada are terminated
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday all trade talks with Canada were terminated following what he called a fraudulent advertisement in which former and late President Ronald Reagan spoke negatively about tariffs.
du reports AED732 million Q3 profit
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 on Thursday, reporting strong revenue growth and solid profitability across its key business segments.
Nakheel unveils premium waterfront villas at Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has announced the launch of an exclusive collection of waterfront villas at Palm Jebel Ali, marking a new chapter in the evolution of Dubai’s most ambitious island development.
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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.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?
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