Abu Dhabi: The government of the United Arab Emirates has decided to launch a free travel visa program for Gulf residents to promote tourism. The facility is also available to expats living in Gulf states including Pakistanis.
According to a report from an international news agency, the government of the United Arab Emirates has started working on a new tourism visa that, once obtained, will allow visa holders to travel to several Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia.
This announcement was made by the UAE Minister of Economy, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, during a speech at a conference in Abu Dhabi.
He mentioned that this facility is also for non-resident foreigners living in Gulf countries who can travel to other Arab countries on the UAE's tourism visa. Gulf residents will be granted free movement in these countries.