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Middle East Travel Alerts
Source: Arabian Business

Saudi Arabia updates family visa rules for skilled expatriate workers

Saudi Arabia has introduced updated rules allowing skilled foreign workers to obtain entry visas for eligible family members concurrently with their work visa processing. Eligible dependants include spouses, sons under 25, and unmarried daughters, who can complete residence procedures after arrival. The measure was coordinated between the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates News Agency

UAE Holds Inaugural Investment Majlis in New York on Supply Chains

UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the inaugural UAE Investment Majlis in New York on September 26, 2026. The forum focused on resilient supply chains, smart logistics, and strategic cross-border infrastructure initiatives. Officials highlighted the UAE's regulatory climate to draw foreign investment into ports, multimodal transit, and AI logistics.

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