The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is preparing to introduce the GCC Unified Tourist Visa, known as “GCC Grand Tours,” with a trial launch set for late 2025 and a full rollout to follow. The visa will enable seamless travel across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, operating similarly to Europe’s Schengen system. […]
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Trump meets Syrian leader Al-Sharaa in Riyadh amid controversy
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Riyadh on May 14, 2025. This high-profile meeting came just one day after Trump announced the removal of U.S. sanctions on Syria—an unexpected move that has stirred debate within U.S. political circles. Al-Sharaa, a former Al-Qaeda commander who broke ties with the group in […]