Armenian citizens will be able to travel to UAE visa-freeJanuary 26, 2023 - 15:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Citizens of Armenia will be able to travel to the United Arab Emirates visa-free, according to a draft proposal approved by the government on Thursday, January 26. The proposal says that the UAE is the first trade partner of Armenia in the region, with increasing volumes of bilateral trade and Emirati investments in the country. Tourism too is developing significantly, as does the number of direct flights between Armenia and the UAE. The visa exemption will not only promote the increase of tourist flows, but will also create a solid basis for the revitalization of business and economic ties, which will contribute to the expansion of investment and economic cooperation. A 30-day visa to the Emirates used to cost $120, the 60-day one was $280, the multi-entry visa for 30 days cost $320, while the multi-entry visa for 60 days cost $360. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | Pashinyan travels to Iran to pay tribute to Raisi, others Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Islamic Republic of Iran on a working visit. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |