All tourists and visitors in the UAE will have their visas extended by a month for no additional costs.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued the directive to help travellers stranded in the UAE due to temporary airport closures around the world.
It will also enable visitors to spend the New Year holidays with their families in the UAE.
All government departments have been directed to facilitate the measures and to cooperate with concerned departments to ensure the safety of the tourists during their stay.
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