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Last Updated:June 17, 2025, 09:49 IST
UAE's Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri announced the approval of the GCC unified tourist visa, set to boost tourism in Gulf countries. It will be rolled out soon.
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In a major boost to tourism in the Gulf countries, UAE’s Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri has announced the approval of the long-anticipated GCC unified tourist visa. The UAE minister said that it will be rolled out in the near future.
The development is significant as it could possibly reshape the region’s tourism landscape, facilitating seamless travel across all six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) namely UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait.
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Manisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com's general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manisha.Roy@nw18...
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First Published:News world GCC Unified Tourist Visa Approved: Travel To 6 Gulf Countries With Single Visa Soon
