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TECOM profit climbs

High occupancy across assets boosts earnings.

Emirates Stallions Q1 revenue up 11%

The rise helped by strong demand in real estate

ADNOC Distribution 2025 dividend $700m

The company had reported EBITDA of $1.17 bn in 2025.

Empower okays $119.1m H2 2025 dividend

The dividend is equivalent to 43.75% of paid-up capital.

Alujain widens 2025 loss

The increase in loss is due to impairment charges, weaker prices.

GCC citizens enjoy increased visa-free travel options

A report by the Henley Passport Index 2023 points out GCC citizens enjoy increased visa-free travel options.
  • GCC citizens have some of the most powerful passports in the world, says a recent report by the Henley Passport Index 2023
  • This trend is expected to continue, opening up new possibilities and opportunities for GCC citizens, the report adds

DUBAI, UAE — There is a substantial increase in visa-free travel options for GCC citizens, highlighting the growing global recognition of the region and its people, a recent report by the Henley Passport Index 2023 points out.

The report indicates that this trend is likely to continue, opening up new possibilities and opportunities for GCC citizens in the years to come.

The rankings reflect the growing freedom and opportunities available to citizens of the GCC, granting them the ability to explore new cultures, meet new people, and pursue their dreams. 

TRENDS finds out how the passports of each country in the bloc fare when it comes to visa-free travel.