TOURISE announced during its inaugural conference an initiative titled “Visa by Profile” — the first of its kind. The initiative enables eligible Visa cardholders interested in visiting Saudi Arabia to receive expedited visa processing.
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to allow highly skilled foreign workers to bring eligible family members to the Kingdom while completing their work visa procedures, the Ministry of Interior announced Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the most dynamic and connected retail markets in the world, with the Kingdom’s consumers leading in cross‑channel shopping, according to the 2025 Global Digital Shopping Index, commissioned by Visa Acceptance Solutions.
Emirates NBD has launched the UAE’s first bank-led AI Travel Assistant, developed in collaboration with Visa and Tripadvisor, as the bank expands its digital offering beyond traditional financial services.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported growing passenger demand for artificial intelligence (AI), biometric identification and digital passports, while warning that complex immigration and visa procedures are increasingly discouraging international travel.
etisalat money, the fintech arm of etisalat, has partnered with Visa to expand international money transfer options for consumers and businesses in the UAE through Visa Direct.
U by Emaar, Emaar’s lifestyle loyalty programme, has announced a 10-year co-branded partnership with Visa to introduce a premium lifestyle rewards proposition across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, announced the renewal of its partnership with Dubai’s Museum of the Future. Tourists using their Visa cards will receive curated offers at the museum, including a 10% discount on Pioneer (VIP) Passes and guaranteed general admission entry.
