Qatar 10-year residency vs UAE Golden Visa, GCC long-term visas: Costs, compared

Costs of Qatar’s 10-year residency vs UAE Golden Visa

What long-term residency gets you in Qatar, compared to UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia

Why UAE has become a global hub for peace negotiations

In a fractured world, UAE offers what great powers cannot: trust, neutrality and access

The physical location of talks affects diplomatic outcomes because peace negotiations are not sterile political transactions. They are human encounters shaped by fear, suspicion, and political calculation.

Qatar’s new 10-year visa: Who can apply, how it works

How Qatar’s new visa changes residency options for GCC- and UAE-based professionals

Doha , Qatar skyline

Unified GCC visa and the future of regional mobility

How a single visa could reshape mobility, tourism and security across the Gulf

A major travel update is on the way for UAE residents and frequent travellers: a unified tourist visa that covers all six GCC countries is expected to launch soon — giving non-GCC nationals a simpler way to explore the region without multiple visa hassles.

Saudi cabinet approves KSA-Qatar high-speed train

The train project will support transportation, and boost tourism and economic activity

Saudi Cabinet approves high-speed electric train project linking Kingdom, State of Qatar

New 785km rail to cut Riyadh–Doha travel to 2 hours

The network is projected to carry more than 10 million passengers annually

The project is considered one of the most significant modern infrastructure undertakings between two Gulf nations, and envisaged as a major artery for high-speed travel.

Gulf leaders issues 'Sakhir Declaration' at GCC Summit

GCC leaders issued the following 'Sakhir Declaration' at the end of the 46th GCC Summit

46th GCC Summit stresses enhanced cooperation, joint action on regional issues

Qatar upgrades Hayya visa for GCC residents

GCC residents can stay in Qatar for up to two months and enjoy multiple-entry access

Hayya encourages visitors to explore Qatar’s cultural sites, natural attractions and year-round events.

Inside Doha’s new museum honouring artist M.F. Husain

Honouring M.F. Husain’s journey, global legacy and the deep cultural ties he helped shape

The striking exterior of the Lawh Wa Qalam – M.F. Husain Museum in Education City, Doha, inspired by a sketch drawn by the legendary artist himself.

Lando Norris faces his moment of reckoning in Qatar

Double McLaren DQs have opened the door for Verstappen to take F1 title fight to Abu Dhabi

Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren looks on in the Drivers Press Conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

How the Arab Cup has become the pride of the region

11th edition of the tournament begins in Doha from December 1 to 18

Defending champions Algeria

Qatar vows $29.7 billion boost for Egypt mega project

Egypt is betting big on its 3,000km of coastline as a revenue source

Qatar's emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (right) during his meeting with Egypt's President Abdul Fattah Al Sissi in Doha on April 14, 2025. During the visit, Doha announced plans to invest $7.5 billion.

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