The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that work visas for Pakistani nationals will soon resume. The preparations are already in the final stages, according to the details.
The United Arab Emirates has announced that work visas for Pakistani nationals will soon be restored. Additionally, all necessary preparations are now in their final stages.
The announcement was made by UAE Ambassador Salem Al-Zabi during a meeting with a delegation from the Pakistan Overseas Employment Promoters Association (POEPA).
The delegation was led by POEPA Chairman Syed Rehmat Ali Shah. It also included Secretary General Mumtaz Siddiq, the former Chairman Syed Habib Ali Shah, and other executive members.
Ambassador Al-Zabi praised the skills and professionalism of Pakistani workers. And highlighted their significant contribution to the UAE’s development.
He described the relationship between Pakistan and the UAE as historical and fraternal.
Further, he noted that Pakistani labour has played a vital role in the progress of the Emirates.
He further stated that efforts to resume work visas are progressing rapidly and that major developments are expected soon.
These are expected to create new employment opportunities for thousands of Pakistani youth in the UAE.
Chairman Syed Rehmat Ali Shah thanked the UAE Ambassador for his efforts.
He stated that the resumption of work visas will not only benefit Pakistani youth but also strengthen economic cooperation and bilateral relations between the two fraternal countries.
Pakistanis can now travel to six countries on one visa
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is pushing ahead with plans to implement a Unified Tourist Visa that would allow international travellers to visit all six Gulf states on a single permit, a move through which tourism across the region is expected to be re-shaped.
The proposed visa covering Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman is aimed at eliminating the current need for travellers to get visas for each country.
Officials have defined the initiative as a giant move towards growing regional co-operation to promote the Gulf as a whole connected tourism place.
