Aviation

Visit 6 Gulf nations on ONE visa ! Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

The eagerly awaited Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourist visa, dubbed ‘GCC Grand Tours,’ will enable travelers to explore all six GCC countries and enjoy an extended stay of over 30 days in the region.

On Monday, the 6th, UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri unveiled the news during the inaugural day of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024. Al Marri emphasized in his address that the unified visa will streamline travel to the region, making it more accessible and cost-effective for tourists.

Consisting of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, the GCC, alternatively referred to as the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, has introduced the GCC Grand Tours visa.

The primary aim is to entice more tourists by simplifying visits to multiple countries within the region, similar to the concept of the Schengen visa within the European Union.

The objective is to spur economic growth in the region by streamlining tourist travel. Salem bin Mohammed Al Mahrooq, Oman’s Minister of Heritage and Tourism, affirmed that feedback on the unified visa plan was sought by December 2023.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”