The UAE Cabinet has approved the issuance of a five-year multi-entry tourist visa for all nationalities visiting the country. The decision was made during the Cabinet’s first meeting of 2020.  The move comes in a bid to support the UAE’s tourism economy, and affirm the country’s position as a global tourist destination.

In a tweet, ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid shared this decision.  He said the country receives 21 million tourists annually and their aim is to establish the country as a major global tourist destination. The decision is also likely to benefit the near and dear ones of the lakhs of expat population staying in UAE.