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Exclusive: Details of visa-free travel to Europe expected at GCC-EU summit

Summary by Arab News
During the upcoming EU-GCC summit on October 24 in Riyadh, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi announced that a significant step towards waiving Schengen visa requirements for citizens of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait is anticipated. Currently, only the UAE enjoys visa-free travel in the Schengen Area, and although positive developments regarding this issue are expected, a GCC-EU Free Trade Agreement is unlikely to be…
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Manama: An important announcement is expected at the EU-GCC summit in Riyadh on October 24 regarding the start of the Schengen visa waiver process for citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council. In the latest episode of the Arab Views podcast, GCC Secretary General Jassem Mohammed Al Budaiwi said visa-free travel for citizens of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait is "very close." Currently, only the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a vis…

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Arab News broke the news in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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