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  "id": 16764744,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia becomes newest US Global Entry partner",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/saudi-arabia-becomes-newest-us-global-entry-partner-16764744",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-27T15:53:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/27/saudi-arabia-global-entry/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia has joined the United States' Global Entry program, which grants low-risk travelers expedited clearance at US airports. This move is seen as a significant step in enhancing travel, trade, and security cooperation between the two nations, according to the US Customs and Border Protection. Diane Sabatino, executive assistant commissioner of the Customs and Border Protection's Office of Field Operations, explained that the inclusion of Saudi Arabian citizens in the program aims to make international travel more seamless for trusted travelers while strengthening bilateral cooperation.\n\nApplicants for the program undergo a security background check, allowing members to check in directly at a Global Entry kiosk at a US airport, thereby avoiding long queues and paperwork upon arrival. All participants must hold a valid US visa to enter the country. Approved travelers will also be able to access TSA PreCheck for eligible domestic flights, which offers a shorter security process for pre-screened individuals. Membership in the Global Entry program is valid for five years, contingent upon continuous compliance with all requirements. Any violation of programme terms will result in appropriate enforcement action, including termination of membership.\n\nWith this addition, Saudi Arabia joins 22 other countries on the Global Entry list, which includes the UAE, Jordan, India, and the UK.",
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia has become the latest country to join the Global Entry list , which gives low-risk travellers expedited clearance at US airports. The move marks a \"significant step\" in strengthening travel, trade and security collaboration between Washington and Riyadh, the US Customs and Border Protection said. “Travel should build bridges. By extending Global Entry eligibility to Saudi Arabian…",
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