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Saudi Arabia Calls for Stronger Global Protection of Older People
The Kingdom urged better data, legal safeguards and care systems for older people, especially those with disabilities.
How Saudi Arabia’s 2026 Foreign-Investor Rules Change Access to Tadawul
Saudi Arabia has replaced the qualified-foreign-investor framework with a broader regime allowing non-resident investors to access listed securities directly, but operational, ownership and disclosure…
Saudi Premium Residency Employees Face New Work-Permit Requirement
Saudi Premium Residency holders employed by private-sector establishments must obtain a dedicated work permit through Qiwa, clarifying the distinction between residency privileges and employment…
GCC Unified Tourist Visa 2026: The ‘Gulf Schengen’ Era Officially Begins
The borders have blurred. As of this week, the long-awaited ‘Grand Tours’ visa is operational, allowing tourists to visit all six Gulf…
The Borderless Gulf: GCC Launches ‘One-Stop’ Visa Pilot, Paving the Way for a Schengen-Style 2026
The era of the ‘Grand Tours’ has officially begun. With the pilot phase launching this December, we analyze how the Unified Tourist Visa will…
Saudi Arabia’s Healthcare Reforms in 2025: A Comprehensive Transformation Under Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector is in the midst of a sweeping transformation in 2025 as part of its Vision 2030 initiative. Driven by rising…