All business visa applicants to Saudi Arabia will now have to obtain a pre-approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
The pre-approval must be taken before a Business Visit Visa application is submitted.
Invitation letters for Commercial and Work Visit Visas that were used before will no longer be needed.
The approval can be obtained online through the ministry's website and is expected to extend the overall processing time for the visa.
UAE trade deal with DR Congo takes effect
The UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially come into force, opening up new opportunities for trade and investment between the two countries.
Binance says it has covered 90% of losses from $6.3 billion hack so far
Crypto exchange Binance said on Saturday it has been able to replace 90 per cent of the amount stolen after a record $6.3 billion hack of its platform, by using company money to buy new tokens.
Crypto exchange Binance freezes assets after $6.3 billion security breach
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, said a security breach had resulted in an estimated $6.3 billion impact that analysts said could amount to the biggest crypto heist ever and might make investors rethink the risks of owning digital assets.
DFM traded value rises 22% to AED162 billion in 2026
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has reported a total traded value of AED162 billion so far in 2026, up by 22 per cent.
Sheikha Latifa explores avenues for closer cooperation with South Korea
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has met South Korean ministers, senior government officials and business leaders during a visit to Seoul aimed at strengthening cooperation across key sectors.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
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