China has officially granted Approved Destination Status (ADS) by Saudi Arabia, effective July 1, 2024. This announcement follows Saudi Arabia’s participation in the second China roadshow and ITB China in Shanghai. This strategic move highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to becoming a key economic partner with China, opening up new opportunities in the tourism sector and
A New Era for Saudi Workforce Minister for Transport and Logistics Services Saleh Al-Jasser emphasized, “Saudi Arabia is presenting aviation investment opportunities that are unmatched globally. Our Saudi Aviation Strategy aims to triple passenger numbers, connect to over 250 destinations, and handle 330 million passengers and 4.5 million tonnes of cargo by 2030.” Minister for
This month, the world’s largest aviation investors will converge in Riyadh for the Future Aviation Forum (FAF24), where Saudi Arabia will reveal over $100 billion in investment opportunities as part of its ambitious Saudi Aviation Strategy. Key Highlights: 1. Massive Investment Showcase: Airports: Over $50 billion earmarked for new and existing airport projects. Aircraft Orders:
GCC tourism authorities emphasized the need for a strategic alignment of major events across the region, as they prepare to introduce a unified visa system. Khalid Al Midfa, chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, highlighted the primary goal of increasing tourists’ stay duration during a discussion at the Arabian Travel Market in
The European Union has introduced a significant relaxation of visa rules for citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain, allowing for easier access to the Schengen Area. As part of the new visa regulations, nationals from these three Gulf countries will now be eligible for multi-entry visas, valid for up to five years. Overview of
Overview of Service Reinstatement ACRO has officially reinstated its premium service for Police Certificate Checks (PCC). This option had been temporarily suspended but is now available once again and fully operational. Service Processing Time The premium service significantly reduces the processing time for obtaining your PCC. With this service, your PCC will be processed within
New Rules for Foreign Nationals The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has updated how some foreign nationals are classified in the Nitaqat program, which helps determine national employment rates. Foreign Investors Now Counted as Saudis Foreign investors who own private companies are now counted as Saudi nationals, rather than foreign nationals,
As countries tighten rules on Golden Visa programs, the UAE is making it easier to invest in real estate and get long-term residency. They’ve removed the need for a large initial payment that was required before for real estate investors aiming for the Golden Visa. What’s New with the UAE Golden Visa? Introduced in 2019,
On March 25, Saudi Arabia took a significant step by moving into the second phase of a plan to increase jobs for its citizens in the consulting sector. This phase includes jobs in financial, engineering, health, and management consulting, covering 40% of such roles. This effort is part of the country’s larger goal to provide
Overview Qatar has introduced a new program offering a five-year residence permit to skilled professionals and entrepreneurs. This move aims to encourage talented individuals to live and work in Qatar, contributing to the country’s development. The program will start taking applications soon. The Initiative This initiative allows skilled individuals and entrepreneurs to become part of
