UAE has most powerful passport in MENA

Thursday, 8 October 2015 12:46

The UAE passport is the most powerful in the Middle East and North African region. That’s according to Henley & Partners, who help expats get resident and visit visas around the world. Their Visa Restrictions Index measures travel freedom. Dominik Zunkovic from Henley & Partners says diplomatic relations, security risks and the chance of immigration violations all play a part.

Listen

Zunkovic said UAE jumped from 55th to 40th place, aided mainly by the addition of visa-free travel to the 26 countries in the Schengen zone.

More from Local News

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan: Dubai brings global minds together to design the future

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has directed Dubai Future Week be held from November 18 to 21.
Jordanian girl arrives in Dubai for treatment funded by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed

Jordanian Katya Abu Al-Saud, who suffers from spinal muscular atrophy, has arrived in Dubai to begin life-saving treatment covered by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
UAE boosts clean energy ambitions

The UAE is raising its clean energy target to 35 per cent by 2030-2031, covering both nuclear and renewable energy.
UAE hosts UN Peacekeeping Chiefs Workshop

The UN Peacekeeping Chiefs Workshop has opened in Abu Dhabi, bringing together police and military leaders from 23 countries.
UAE sends more relief aid to flood-hit Nepal

A second UAE relief aircraft has arrived in Nepal, carrying 45 tonnes of aid for people affected by floods and landslides.
UAE denies reports Al Minhad Air Base was targeted

The UAE Ministry of Defence has denied reports that Al Minhad Air Base was targeted by missiles.
UAE and South Korea hold joint military exercise

UAE Land Forces have taken part in a military exercise in South Korea, alongside units of the Korean Army.
UAE forces intercept drone over territorial waters

The UAE Armed Forces have dealt with a drone over the country's territorial waters that came from Iran, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Emirati women strengthen Dubai Government’s talent base

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has highlighted the growing role of Emirati women in Dubai’s government workforce.
UAE strongly condemns Iranian drone attack

The UAE has strongly condemned Iran's drone attack on its territory, calling it a dangerous escalation that poses a threat to the security, stability and territorial integrity of the state.
UAE petrol and diesel prices to increase in September

Motorists in the UAE will be paying more at the pump in September, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Monday.
UAE condemns missile attacks on Jordan, expresses 'full solidarity'

The UAE has strongly condemned the missile attacks targeting Jordan on Monday, reiterating its full solidarity with the country.
UAE President wishes students success as new school year begins

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has wished students, teachers and families a successful start to the new academic year.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed welcomes 1.27 million students back to school

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has welcomed more than 1.27 million students across the UAE as they begin the new academic year.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed visits ADIHEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition on Sunday.
UAE university enrolment hits 218,000

More than 218,000 students are now enrolled at universities across the UAE, as new registrations reached their highest level in five years.
UAE unveils national programme to strengthen strategic, advanced industries

The UAE has announced an integrated national programme to build an education and research system that keeps pace with rapid changes in the scientific and technological sectors, empowers national talent and strengthen competitiveness of Emirati products.
UAE sends more aid convoys to Gaza under 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'

Five United Arab Emirates humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support the Palestinian people.
Dubai's RTA awards AED1.1 billion to develop Al Meydan Street

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded two contracts, at a total cost of AED 1.161 billion, to develop several key intersections along Al Meydan Street to improve connectivity and traffic flow.
UAE sends 83 tonnes of urgent relief aid to Nepal

The UAE has sent an aircraft carrying urgent relief aid, consisting of 83 tonnes of food supplies and various shelter and humanitarian essentials, to support those affected by the devastating flash flood and landslide in Nepal.

News

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan: Dubai brings global minds together to design the future
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has directed Dubai Future Week be held from November 18 to 21.
Jordanian girl arrives in Dubai for treatment funded by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed
Jordanian Katya Abu Al-Saud, who suffers from spinal muscular atrophy, has arrived in Dubai to begin life-saving treatment covered by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
UAE boosts clean energy ambitions
The UAE is raising its clean energy target to 35 per cent by 2030-2031, covering both nuclear and renewable energy.

UAE has most powerful passport in MENA

More from Local News

News

Our Shows

Quick Links

Listen on the Go

UAE has most powerful passport in MENA

Share

More from Local News

News

Our Shows

Quick Links

Listen on the Go