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Egypt will implement new entry and visa regulations for Uzbek nationals starting November 1, 2026, according to the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Cairo. The revised rules mandate advance visas from diplomatic missions, authorized tour bookings, minimum cash holdings, and age-based travel restrictions. Uzbek travelers under 40 will only be allowed entry if accompanied by immediate family.
The US Embassy in Amman has issued security alerts advising American citizens to reconsider nonessential travel across the Middle East amid regional tensions. The notices warn of possible infrastructure attacks, sudden airspace closures, and flight cancellations linked to conflict involving Houthi forces and Saudi Arabia. Travelers in Jordan are advised to exercise increased caution and prepare for commercial aviation disruptions.
The Gulf Cooperation Council's secretary-general stated that Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar are very close to starting the official Schengen visa-waiver process. Positive outcomes are anticipated ahead of the GCC-EU summit in Riyadh on October 24, 2026. The UAE remains the only GCC member whose citizens currently hold visa-free short-stay access to the Schengen area.
Officials from Sharjah and the Chinese Consulate in Dubai met to discuss expanding cooperation in technology, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare. Discussions included a proposal to set up a Chinese cultural institute in Sharjah, backed by expanding economic ties that saw bilateral trade reach AED 6.3 billion in 2025.
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