General Director of the General Department of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, Major General Mohamed Ahmed Al Marri, met a number of representatives of tourism companies in the emirate, in the presence of the Deputy Director General of Dubai Residence, Major General Obaid Muhair bin Surur, and the Assistant Director General of Entry and Residence Permits Sector, Colonel Dr. Omar Al Shamsi, And a number of officials, to enhance cooperation relations with the private sector working in this field, and to discuss the mechanism for granting tourist visas, in a manner that guarantees the payment and revitalization of the tourist movement, during the post-Coved-19 phase.
The meeting comes with opening the atmosphere and welcoming Dubai, once again, to its visitors, marking the return of the tourist movement to it, pursuant to the directives and vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the resumption of vital economic sectors of its activities gradually.
Al-Marri stressed, during the meeting, that the facilities provided by the UAE in general, and the Emirate of Dubai in particular, to vital sectors during the "Covid-19" pandemic, contributed greatly to reducing the effects of the global pandemic to its lowest levels by global standards, and stimulating the economic movement in the country, These facilities were also positively reflected in the high indicators of tourist turnout and the desire of many to visit Dubai, after opening the airspace as their preferred destination, indicating that the tourism sector in Dubai has many advantages and constituents, which ensure the preservation of its sustainability.
He added that the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai, and the companies and tourist offices, are major partners with "establishing Dubai", in achieving the vision to make it the first tourist destination and the leading commercial center in the world.
Al-Marri clarified the importance of the role of tourism offices in preparing attractive tourism programs, based on the unique features of the UAE and distinctive tourism activities, and the Dubai enjoy of various attractions that strengthened its position in the global tourism community, stressing the importance of granting tourist visas according to the standards assigned to them.
He said that it is expected that the tourism movement will return more strongly with the opening of the airspace completely, and the resumption of all vital sectors in the country, its activities, stressing that the UAE has proven its ability to overcome challenges, and has continued to provide its services according to a deliberate mechanism and high-precision precautions, thanks to the vision Foresight to lead towards the establishment of a new stage, in which the work system depends on keeping abreast of all economic changes and transformations.
Al-Marri stressed that the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai is sparing no effort to contribute to revitalizing the tourist season in Dubai, as the department works continuously with its partners to provide all facilities, which include facilitating procedures for issuing visas and receiving travelers, in accordance with the criteria and requirements set by the state, to ensure Maintaining the health and safety of all, and he stressed the need to adhere to the protocols issued by the relevant authorities in the state, regarding procedures for receiving travelers, including tourists, and the necessary preventive and precautionary measures to be taken.
Many tourists flocked
General Director of the General Department of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, Major General Mohamed Ahmed Al Marri, said that Dubai's airports have witnessed, during the recent period, since the beginning of the gradual return of international flights, many tourists arrived, who came to spend their holidays in Dubai, stressing that Dubai succeeded in Overcoming the worst in this global crisis, and was able to maintain the continuity of services in all vital sectors with the highest degree of efficiency, and thanks to the sound guidance and continuous follow-up of leadership, the UAE was able to be the best and safest destination.
Dubai Residence cooperates with its partners to facilitate the issuance of tourist visas and the reception of travelers.