Dubai eases visa rules, UAE makes labour laws more competitive

Dubai starts issuing five-year entry permits for foreign workers

In the latest move to boost the United Arab Emirates' economic competitiveness, Dubai on Tuesday announced a five-year multiple entry visa to facilitate business trips for foreign employees of firms based in the emirate.
 

The UAE, a federation of seven emirates, also this week unveiled new private sector labour laws which will come into force in February.
 

The Gulf state has recently launched a raft of economic reforms and legal reforms, including longer-term residency visas, to attract investment and foreigners to help the economy recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes also come amid a growing economic