China Grants Visa-Free Entry to Saudi Travelers
Beijing (Agencies): China has announced a visa-free entry policy for travelers from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, allowing them to stay for up to 30 days without a visa.…
Laser Warfare: Gulf States Weigh Israeli Iron Beam for Missile Defense
Dubai (Agencies): Interest in advanced directed-energy weapons is rising across Gulf states as regional militaries seek cost-effective solutions to counter aerial threats. Israel’s new Iron Beam system, a high-powered laser…
New Zealand Reaches Trade Deal with Gulf Cooperation Council
Doha (Agencies): New Zealand has reached a significant trade deal with the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Saudi Arabia and the UAE, according to a statement by New…
Washington stepping up defense cooperation with GCC states: US official
Riyadh (Agencies): The US is stepping up defense cooperation with Gulf Cooperation Council countries in a bid to address one of the region’s “most challenging periods in recent years,” Dan…