KARACHI: In a significant relief for Pakistani travelers, all outstanding visa-related issues have been resolved and citizens can now apply for five-year visas to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ambassador Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi announced on Tuesday.
This announcement came during a meeting between Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori and UAE Ambassador Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi at Governor House Karachi on Tuesday. The UAE Consul General, Bakheet Ateeq Al Remeithi, was also present.
The governor thanked the UAE Ambassador for his country’s investment, particularly in Sindh and Karachi, and appreciated the strengthening of bilateral ties.
During the meeting, Ambassador Al Zaabi extended an invitation to the Governor to visit the UAE visa centre established in Karachi.
Commenting on the initiatives launched under the Governor’s Initiative, the UAE envoy termed them praiseworthy and expressed support for efforts aimed at development and collaboration.
As part of the visit, Ambassador Al Zaabi also planted a tree at the Governor House under the plantation campaign and took part in a flag-hoisting ceremony.
He shared his sentiments in the guest book, marking the occasion as a symbol of enduring friendship between the two nations.