Tehran, Iran — Iran has waived visa requirements for passport holders from 33 nations, signaling a significant step in opening its doors to global visitors. “The government intends to open the country's doors to the world,” Iranian Minister of Tourism Ezzatollah Zarghami, said on Wednesday as reported by Saudi Gazzete....

Brussels, Belgium - The European Parliament and EU member states announced on Tuesday new rules to crack down on fast fashion and reduce waste, including a ban on destroying unsold clothes. The new rules, first proposed by the European Commission last year, impose tougher rules on products to ensure they last...

The MSF pleaded that the people who plan to leave Gaza must be allowed "without further delay" and should also have the right to return. It called for a ceasefire and greater number of people to be evacuated. Its Gaza staff were still offering care in spite of the Israeli...

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) announced that it has added to its smart channels a service for entry permits related to residents who stayed outside the UAE for more than six months. The service was activated as of last Friday, and...

Face and iris recognition technology vary by country in the region, and expecting it to be implemented in many airports around the world in a short time is unrealistic, says an expert.

Dubai, UAE— The United Arab Emirates has been ranked as the country with the world's most powerful travel document. That is according to the latest publication of the Passport Index, a global ranking by Montreal-based citizenship financial advisory firm Arton Capital. The UAE has beaten the likes of Germany, Sweden,...

In order to help football fans who lose their passport or get arrested, Qatar has opened a World Cup consular facility, a first of its kind at a major sporting event. More than 40 countries will have offices in the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center alongside the police, interior ministry...

Bahrain will permit nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council to enter into the kingdom with just an identity card or a passport, according to the Bahraini Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA). A statement carried by Bahrain News Agency (BNA) said the move follows the decision of GCC countries to...

Fearing visa hassles could cost him his job in Dubai while an economic collapse had dashed any homecoming options, Lebanese executive Jad splurged around $135,000 on a new citizenship for himself and his wife.

More than ever before, wealthy expatriates in the UAE as well as the world are pursuing citizenship options elsewhere.

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has announced the launch of the DCO Startup Passport to make it quicker, easier and less expensive for startups to do business across borders, local media reports said. This opens up potentially lucrative markets with a combined population of more than half a billion people...

Holders of Saudi passports can travel to up to 34 countries without a visa, and may obtain a visa at the airport in 42 countries.

The UAE is reportedly the first country to have such filter on the social networking site.

The new decree-law is expected to, among other things, regulate job contracts and give workers more rights.

The punishments could include monetary penalties, imprisonment, and then subsequent deportation.

Visitors to Dubai’s Expo 2020 will be required to buy a 50-page booklet, passport, that would keep tabs of an individual’s visits and hold a unique number as well as passport-size photo and personal details.

Saudi Arabia will automatically extend the validity of residence permits for expatriates outside the country until August 31