
Saudi Arabia Resumes Visa On Arrival For US, UK, Schengen Valid Visa Holders
PARIS, France – Saudi Arabia has resumed issuing visas on arrival for holders of valid U.S., U.K. and Schengen visas if they qualify for an e – visa, state news agency (SPA) reported on Friday. The decision which allows any of these visa holders to ger a 12 – month tourist visa upon arrival to … More Saudi Arabia Resumes Visa On Arrival For US, UK, Schengen Valid Visa Holders

Russia’s Lavrov To Meet With GCC Ministers In Riyadh On Wednesday – Officials
PARIS, France – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday where he will meet with the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries (GCC), two Gulf officials said on Tuesday. Lavrov is expected to meet with ministers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar in … More Russia’s Lavrov To Meet With GCC Ministers In Riyadh On Wednesday – Officials

Qatari Foreign Minister: Iran Says It Has Matters ‘Under Review’ Over Nuclear Pact
PARIS, France – Qatar’s foreign minister said in remarks cited on Saturday by Al Jazeera TV that Qatar had been informed by Iran that matters were ‘under review’ regarding a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. The Qatari – based TV broadcaster quoted Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulraham Al – Thani as saying … More Qatari Foreign Minister: Iran Says It Has Matters ‘Under Review’ Over Nuclear Pact

Bahrain Introduces ‘Golden’ Permanent Residency Visas To Lure Talent
PARIS, France – Bahrain on Monday introduced a new permanent residency visa to attract talent and investment, part of a trend in Gulf states to offer more flexible and longer – duration visa amid regional economic competition and as Bahrain works to fix its finances. Foreigners in Gulf states have traditionally had renewable visas valid … More Bahrain Introduces ‘Golden’ Permanent Residency Visas To Lure Talent

France To Reduce Visas For North Africans In Migration
Paris / France – France will reduce the number of visas issued to people in North Africa because governments there are refusing to take back migrants expelled from France. The move announced Tuesday comes amid pressure from far – right politicians on centrist President Emmanuel Macron to implement tougher immigration rules and creates new tensions … More France To Reduce Visas For North Africans In Migration

Facemasks And Sanitizer As French Kids Go Back To School
Paris / France – Twelve million French children headed back to school on Thursday, wearing facemasks, using sanitizer at the entrance and standing distance from each other in the yard under strict government rules aimed at curbing the spread of COVID – 19. ‘This is very different from usual ‘back – to – school’, said … More Facemasks And Sanitizer As French Kids Go Back To School

Blinken To Discuss Afghan Evacuees At Meetings In Qatar and Germany
WASHINGTON – – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday he would travel to Qatar on Sunday to meet with the country’s leaders and thank them for their help with evacuees from Afghanistan, and later go to Germany for a ministerial meeting. Blinken told a news conference at the State Department he would … More Blinken To Discuss Afghan Evacuees At Meetings In Qatar and Germany

Senior U.S. Delegation Headed To Middle East Amid Concerns About Iran Deal
A team of U.S. envoys is traveling to the Middle East this week for talks with key allies, a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday, amid simmering concerns in the region about President Joe Biden’s attempt to rejoin the Iran nuclear deal. ‘A senior interagency delegation will be traveling over the coming week to discuss … More Senior U.S. Delegation Headed To Middle East Amid Concerns About Iran Deal

Prince Harry, Megan Won’t Return To Royal Family Roles: Buckingham Palace
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan made their final split with the British royal family, telling Queen Elizabeth that they will not be returning as working members of monarchy, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. Harry and Meghan, who announced they are expecting their second child on Sunday, shocked senior royals last year by announcing plans … More Prince Harry, Megan Won’t Return To Royal Family Roles: Buckingham Palace

Prince Harry: Split From Royal Life ‘Unbelievably Tough’
Prince Harry says the process of separating from royal life has been very difficult for him and his wife, Meghan. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Harry invoked the memory of his late mother, Princess Diana, who had to find her way alone after she and Prince Charles divorced. ‘I’m just really relieved and happy … More Prince Harry: Split From Royal Life ‘Unbelievably Tough’

UK’s Prince Charles Tests Positive For COVID – 19 For A Second Time
LONDON – Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19, his office said on Thursday, the second time that the heir to the British throne has contracted the disease. Charles, 73, has been due to attend an event in southwestern English town of Winchester to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of his mother Queen … More UK’s Prince Charles Tests Positive For COVID – 19 For A Second Time

U.S. Defense Secretary Thanks GCC Countries For Their Role In Afghanistan Evacuation
Milan / Italy – – The U.S. Secretary of Defense Loyd J. Austin III on Tuesday thanked members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for their roles in Afghanistan evacuation efforts, according to press releases In a phone call with United Arab Emirates ‘ Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi), Secretary … More U.S. Defense Secretary Thanks GCC Countries For Their Role In Afghanistan Evacuation