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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |