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Gulf awaits Schengen visa exemption update
The Gulf Cooperation Council countries are looking to make progress on exempting their citizens from Schengen visas during the European summit in Riyadh, with the timing of its implementation still to be determined based on the speed of completing procedures and each country's requirements. The countries involved include Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, while Emirati citizens have been exempt from short-term visit visas since 2015. Work is also underway to implement a unified Gulf visa project. Meanwhile, discussions continue regarding a free trade agreement with the European Union, particularly on issues related to human rights and non-trade disagreements. Negotiations with China and Turkey have seen progress, and preparations are being made for discussions with India and Malaysia. Additionally, the source confirmed that the free trade agreement with Britain will allow Gulf goods to enter the UK market free of charge from the start of its enforcement, with a gradual tariff liberalization period for British goods in the Gulf market.
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