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Trade Secretary launches free trade negotiations between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council, made up of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Changes to visa process for applicants travelling to the UK for more than 6 months
British Ambassador opens the new Visa Application Centre and announces the easing of student visa applications for Qataris
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Update on the fifth round of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council
British Embassy in Doha is inviting project proposals for Gulf Strategy Fund (GSF) projects for a three-year period beginning with the new financial year on 1 April 2022.
The Defence Secretary has announced a further £23.8 million investment in the UK logistics hub at Duqm port
The British Embassy Doha launches a digital campaign offering guidance on UK visa requirements.
The British Embassy in Doha issued 85 emergency travel documents in 2014.
The Foreign Secretary is travelling to Egypt, Turkey and Qatar to help prevent the spread of conflict across the region.
The UK and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have completed a Review to explore new opportunities to boost their trading and investment relationship.
The British government's humanitarian and diplomatic efforts in securing peace in the Middle East and North Africa.
Speech delivered by Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox at the UK-GCC PPP Conference in London.
Mr Jon Wilks CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the State of Qatar in succession to Mr Ajay Sharma CMG and will start in February 2020.
Lord Cameron will visit Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Qatar and Turkey to urge regional leaders to work with the UK to achieve a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza
Business and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, visits the Middle East to advance the UK’s ambitions for a modern, comprehensive trade deal with the GCC.
To reduce preventable consular cases, the British Embassy launched the ‘Know Before You Go’ Campaign
From 1 January 2014 passport holders of Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates can visit the UK for up to 6 months with an electronic visa waiver.
Surcharge of £200 per year and £150 per year for students enables access to National Health Service in the same way as a permanent UK resident.
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