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Time of India
29-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UAE Embassy in Delhi highlights expanded visa-on-arrival for Indian nationals
The UAE Embassy in New Delhi has highlighted the importance of its expanded visa-on-arrival policy for Indian citizens, effective since February 13, 2025. Indian passport holders with residence permits from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Korea, and Singapore can now obtain visas on arrival. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in New Delhi has reaffirmed the significance of the UAE's expanded visa-on-arrival policy for Indian nationals, positioning it as a key milestone in advancing bilateral cooperation and people-to-people passport holders with valid residence permits from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Korea, and Singapore are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival at all UAE entry expanded eligibility, which has been implemented since 13 February 2025, represents a significant step in broadening and simplifying travel between the Republic of India and the expansion adds to the existing eligibility criteria, which allows Indian nationals to obtain a visa on arrival if they hold a valid visa, residence permit, or Green Card from the United States, the European Union, or the United and facilitated travel plays a central role in strengthening the human dimension of international countries with deep economic, cultural, and strategic linkages like the UAE and India, mobility is not only a logistical necessity but a symbol of mutual trust. By removing barriers to entry and enabling smoother cross-border movement, visa-on-arrival initiatives foster more dynamic connections between citizens, investors, students, and professionals, reinforcing the bilateral partnership at every Alshaali, PhD, Ambassador of the UAE to India, emphasised the significance of the announcement, stating: "The expansion of the UAE's visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals is a reflection of our enduring partnership with the Republic of India. It is a practical step that will make it easier for families to reconnect, professionals to collaborate, and businesses to grow across borders. As two dynamic and forward-looking nations, we are committed to building even stronger bridges between our people and economies."India remains one of the UAE's largest and most dynamic partners in trade, investment, and tourism. The expanded visa policy is expected to further boost cross-border mobility, with positive implications for education, tourism, family visits, and professional decision forms part of the UAE's long-term vision to build eased connectivity and open people-to-people exchanges with India, and represents a tangible step toward realising a more integrated and future-oriented bilateral partnership.
The Print
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Print
Assam CM holds talks with UAE ambassador, discuss trade and investment opportunities in state
During the visit, Ambassador Alshaali said, 'Assam is a key gateway to Northeast India and offers immense potential for partnership with the UAE across a diverse range of sectors. It was a pleasure to exchange views with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on how we can work together to unlock this potential. The UAE is keen to expand its partnership with this critically important state and to support its ongoing development. Ambassador Alshaali is on an official visit to Assam to explore opportunities for bilateral economic, trade and investment cooperation. Dispur: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Abdulnasser Alshaali, the UAE Ambassador to India, held a high-level meeting to discuss strengthening ties between the UAE and Assam in several key sectors, including agriculture and food processing, education, innovation, logistics and connectivity, and sustainable tourism. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, 'Had the pleasure to host H.E. Abdulnasser Alshaali, the Ambassador of UAE to India at Lok Sewa Bhawan. UAE is keen to expand trade, boost connectivity and explore investment opportunities in Assam. We had a good discussion on how the North East could accelerate the close collaboration between our nations.' Both discussed India's development of the Jogighopa Multimodal Logistics Park, which integrates road, rail, and inland waterway transport. Both sides emphasised Assam's potential in enhancing regional and cross-border trade connectivity between the UAE, India, and the Southeast Asian region. It was further noted that the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) offers a robust platform for collaboration across priority sectors for Assam, including food processing, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, textiles, wellness, and handloom and handicrafts. Since the signing of the CEPA on 18 February 2022, bilateral trade between the UAE and India has nearly doubled, from USD 43.3 billion in FY 2020-21 to USD 83.7 billion in FY 2023-24, driven by a significant expansion in non-oil trade, which reached USD 57.8 billion in FY 2023-24. These gains reflect the CEPA's success in diversifying the bilateral trade basket and advancing toward the bilateral non-oil trade target of USD 100 billion by 2030. This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: India-China agree to 'stabilise and rebuild ties', to start talking economy and trade next
Khaleej Times
06-03-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
India: UAE envoy hosts Ramadan iftar at embassy, commends ties of both countries
Abdulnasser Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to India, hosted an iftar at the UAE Embassy in New Delhi in the holy month of Ramadan. The iftar, attended by senior dignitaries, diplomats, government officials, and business leaders, highlighted the deep cultural ties and longstanding friendship between the UAE and India. During the iftar, Ambassador Alshaali emphasised the values of peace and harmony that underpin relations between the UAE and India, as well as the significance of the Holy Month of Ramadan as a time of unity and reflection. "It is a pleasure to welcome so many friends and colleagues to the UAE Embassy in New Delhi's annual iftar celebration. Events like these reinforce the shared values of peace, tolerance, and mutual respect that transcend borders and faiths. Through its bilateral relationship with India, the UAE is committed to promoting cross-cultural collaboration and inter-societal understanding. It is upon these foundations that our ties have continued to flourish across all areas," Ambassador Alshaali said. The event featured a traditional iftar meal, showcasing the rich cultural flavours of both nations. Guests were also given the opportunity to engage directly with the UAE Ambassador to India on a wide range of important topics, including the political, economic, investment, and cultural partnership between the UAE and India. Underpinned by frequent high-level visits, close collaboration, and key initiatives such as the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), bilateral ties between the UAE and India have flourished. Significant strides continue to be made in deepening the economic, investment, and trade partnership between the two countries. Since the signing of the CEPA in February 2022, bilateral trade has nearly doubled from USD 43.3 billion in 2020-21 to USD 83.7 billion in 2023-24. Over the first ten months of 2024-25, total bilateral trade reached USD 80.5 billion. Notably, the CEPA has been critical in supporting non-oil trade between the two countries. Non-oil trade reached USD 57.8 billion in 2023-24, underlining that the UAE and India are on track to reach the target of achieving USD 100 billion in non-oil trade by 2030. These figures have reinforced the UAE's position as India's second-largest export market, third-largest trading partner, and fourth-largest investor.
Khaleej Times
19-02-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
How Dubai's yacht industry will attract more high-net worth millionaires
With superyachts selling from Dh40 million to Dh80 million — combined with attractive residency visa options and flexible solutions for investors, yacht owners, and entrepreneurs — the UAE's yacht industry is set to attract more UHNWIs or ultra-high-net-worth individuals to come and reside in the country This is the view shared by experts and industry leaders at the ongoing Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) which opened on Wednesday. The annual trade show, which runs until Sunday (February 23), is showcasing more than 200 yachts and watercraft from 60 countries. More than 35,000 visitors are expected to visit the five-day event which is considered as the largest maritime and lifestyle event in the Middle East. But beyond the regular boating aficionados, the main target of a high-profile event like DIBS is to attract the UHNWIs or those with net worth of at least $30 million (more than Dh110 million) – they are composed of the wealthiest people in the world who control a huge amount of global wealth. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Mohammed Alshaali, chairman of UAE-based superyacht builder Gulf Craft, said: 'DIBS is not only about promoting tourism but also boosting the UAE economy. People who are buying yachts are not coming here only as tourists – they have long-term plans.' Alshaali noted superyacht buyers have an option to become long-term UAE residents. In Abu Dhabi, an initiative was launched in December last year offering Golden Visa to superyacht owners in the Capital . The 'Golden Quay' is designed to attract high-net-worth individuals to invest in and explore Abu Dhabi. Dubai is also offering 'flexible solutions for investors, yacht owners, and entrepreneurs to enhance their residency and mobility experience within the emirate.' 'With these initiatives, tourism is no longer about visiting the UAE for three to four days or weeks but they come here for some time and even consider residing and investing here,' Alshaali added. Trixie LohMirmand, executive vice president at Dubai World Trade Centre, also observed families from Europe, Americas and Asia are coming to the UAE because of the value system in the country. 'Safety and security means a lot to them,' she added. 'Expats are no longer thinking as transient individuals like 20 years ago when I first came here,' said LohMirmand, noting more investors are now moving not just their businesses but also their families to Dubai. Artur Połoczański, PR director of Sunreef Yachts, which has set up a boat manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah, underscored the welcoming and robust business atmosphere as the main attraction for investors. He told Khaleej Times: 'What we have witnessed here is a very business-friendly approach. In Europe, things sometimes can be a little time consuming in terms of administration and having the right permits. 'Here, we had a very friendly and smooth process in terms of establishing our business. Right now, we have a new range superyachts being built in RAK and we see strong interest not only from local clientele and the Middle East, but also from Australia, New Zealand, and some countries in Asia,' added Połoczański. Yacht owners are also getting younger, noted Zakkak Migliorini, chief marketing officer at Azimut Yachts, who said: 'The average age of yacht owners has moved from 65-70 years old to 40-45 years old. This requires us to engage them with emotional experience — the desire of owning something that they were not considering at the very beginning.' 'Fifteen years ago, people were looking into size, then we see a second phase where volume became a purchasing driver. Nowadays it's all about the experience, the emotional experience, especially when considering the new billionaires, we need to surprise them, need to create some sort of immersion,' Migliorini added. Meanwhile, Saeed Mohammed Hareb, senior advisor to DIBS, said Dubai is expanding the number of berths available for yacht owners. 'DIBS each year attracts the most prestigious leaders and decision makers, gathering together to decide the future of the industry. Luxury yachts consider Dubai their premier destination and we are working with our partners to achieve the ambitious target of a total 52,000 berths,' he said.
