The United Arab Emirates on Monday introduced a multiple-entry visa scheme valid for five years for all nationalities, with the aim of turning the Gulf state into a tourism hub.
This was disclosed by the government of Dubai Media Office and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE prime minister and ruler of Dubai
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Dubai Media Office tweeted: “#UAE Cabinet chaired by @HHShkMohd, approves new amendment for tourist visas in #UAE,”
“The new tourist visa will be valid for 5 years and can be used for multiple entries and is open for all nationalities.
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The move comes in a bid to support the UAE’s tourism economy, and affirm the country’s position as a global tourist destination.
Sheikh Maktoum said on Twitter that the UAE currently attracts 21 million tourists a year