Dubia the region’s tourism and business hub and one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE, had already lifted its own visa ban in july, 2020.
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship said in a statement carried in state media that the decision was taken as part of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in the Gulf state along with efforts to support economic recovery plans.
All six Gulf countries have lifted internal curfews and lockdowns, but restrictions on gatherings and foreign travel remain in the oil-producing region, where the total number of Covid cases stands at over 800,000, with more than6,800 deaths.
On Thursday Neighbouring Oman said it would resume scheduled international flights on Oct.1st with strict measures to protect the country and aviation staff from the virus.
