The first phase of the ‘Single Travel Point’ air travel system, between Bahrain and the UAE, was officially launched at Bahrain International Airport yesterday.
The ceremony was attended by Deputy Interior Minister Lieutenant-General Adel bin Khalifa Al Fadhel; UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security Director General Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili and GCC Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi.
Lt-Gen Al Fadhel said that the project introduces an advanced operational model enabling travellers to complete their procedures in advance in the country of departure, thereby accelerating transit processes, reducing waiting times and enhancing the smooth flow of movement at ports of entry.
Earlier, airport officials were briefed on the new procedures.
The project will later expand to include GCC citizens and residents in both countries.
The two sides had previously conducted pilot procedures during December 2025 and January 2026 on Etihad Airways and Gulf Air flights for nationals of both countries arriving from Bahrain and Abu Dhabi, according to a statement.