The Finance World Magazine| Edition: March 2023

Travel News
UAE minister addresses challenges in space
travel to unlock its potential
The World Government Summit
2023 held in Dubai, with a focus
on exploring solutions to
global challenges. One of the
key themes of the summit was space
exploration, with H.E. Sarah Al Amiri,
Minister of State for Public Education
and Advanced Technology, addressing
the challenges that must be overcome to
unlock the full potential of space travel.
The minister highlighted the need for
cooperation and collaboration between
nations to drive progress in this field.
She also emphasized the importance
of developing sustainable solutions
for space travel, given the impact that
human activities in space can have on
the environment. The discussions at
the summit reflect the growing interest
in space exploration and the need
for international cooperation to drive
progress in this field.
UAE Extends Visit Visa
for just AED 200
Tourists visiting the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) have reason to
celebrate, as the government
has announced that they can
now extend their visit visas for up to
90 days for just AED 200. This move is
aimed at encouraging longer stays and
boosting the tourism industry in the
country. Previously, visitors had to pay
around AED 500 for a 30-day visa, and
had to leave the country and re-enter to
extend their stay. This new policy makes
it easier and more affordable for tourists
to enjoy all that the UAE has to offer,
from world-class shopping and dining to
stunning natural landscapes and thrilling
adventure activities.
Dubai Scraps Passport
Rules and Saudi Expat
Law Change
Al Tayer Motors luxury fleet ensures World Government
Summit delegates travel in style
Al Tayer Motors, the official UAE
importer-dealer for luxury car
brands such as Jaguar, Land
Rover, Ferrari, and Maserati,
provided a fleet of vehicles to transport
delegates in style during the World
Government Summit held in Dubai.
The summit brought together leaders and
experts from around the world to discuss
topics related to government, innovation,
and technology. Al Tayer Motors’ luxury
fleet included a range of vehicles, from
the powerful Land Rover Range Rover
to the stylish Maserati Quattroporte. The
company’s commitment to providing the
highest level of customer service ensured
that delegates traveled in comfort and
arrived at their destinations on time,
adding a touch of luxury to the overall
summit experience.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)
has been making headlines
with a series of visa and travel
updates. Firstly, Dubai has
announced that it will be scrapping
its passport validity rule, meaning
that visitors will no longer need six
months validity on their passports to
enter the city. This move is expected
to boost tourism and make travel to
Dubai more accessible. Meanwhile,
Saudi Arabia has announced that it will
be amending its expat residency laws,
making it easier for foreign workers
to change jobs and leave the country.
Other updates this week include the
extension of the UAE’s golden visa
program, and the introduction of a
new visa for remote workers.
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