Pakistani nationals’ entry to UAE through e-gates discussed

Development comes during a meeting between Sindh CM Shah and new UAE Consul General Dr Salim in Karachi


News Desk January 28, 2019
UAE consul-general says planned procedures will be in line with aim of improving of promoting bilateral ties. PHOTO: WAM

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Consul General Dr Salim Ali al Khadim al Dhahnani discussed on Monday the importance of opening a new consular section in Karachi.

The idea of opening the new section is to enable Pakistani citizens to enter in the UAE through e-gates, reported Emirates News Agency.

Al Dhahnani said that the planned procedures will be in line with leading international practices related to issuing visas, with the aim of improving customer service and promoting the bilateral ties between the two countries.

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Both sides also discussed the arrangement and how to facilitate the visit of commercial, government and business delegations between the UAE and Pakistan.

The newly-appointed UAE diplomat wished the people of Pakistan a further development, prosperity and stability.

He also highlighted the close historic relations between the two countries, established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, as well as the role of the Pakistani community in the gulf state.

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Murad wished Al Dhahnani luck in his duties and expressed his willingness to cooperate with the UAE consulate, which plays a key role in promoting and developing the historic ties between the two countries adding that Pakistan has prioritised its ties with the UAE and its overall development.

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