ABU DHABI (Kashmir English): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced important changes to work visas, which will provide Pakistanis with good news.
The United Arab Emirates is set to resume issuing work visas for Pakistani workers, with preparations now in their final stages. The announcement was made by UAE Ambassador to Pakistan, Salem Al Zaabi, during a meeting with a delegation of the Pakistan Overseas Employment Promoters Association (POEPA) at the UAE Embassy.
The delegation was led by POEPA Chairman Syed Rehmat Ali Shah. The ambassador described Pakistan–UAE relations as historic and brotherly, saying cooperation between the two countries continues across multiple sectors.
He praised the contribution of Pakistani workers, stating that Pakistani manpower has played a key role in the UAE’s development. Salem Al Zaabi confirmed that the process to resume UAE work visas for Pakistanis will begin soon, creating new employment opportunities for Pakistani workers.
POEPA Chairman Syed Rehmat Ali Shah welcomed the announcement and expressed hope that the restoration of UAE work visas for Pakistanis will strengthen economic ties and open new overseas job opportunities for Pakistani youth.
