The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has approved the first phase of a new “one-stop” travel system, marking a major step towards faster and more seamless movement between Gulf states. The pilot project will launch in December 2025, with the UAE and Bahrain selected as the first participants.

The decision was announced following the 42nd meeting of GCC Interior Ministers held in Kuwait City on Wednesday, November 12, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.

The initiative aims to streamline travel procedures for Gulf nationals, allowing them to complete all immigration, customs and security checks at a single checkpoint before departure. Travellers arriving in the destination country will no longer undergo repeated inspections, significantly reducing waiting times and easing airport conge

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