Emiratis no longer require a pre-entry visa to travel to Russia.
An agreement signed between the countries last year has now come into effect.
Holders of all types of UAE passports can benefit from the move.
The UAE is currently ranked number 1 in the global Passport Index, with its citizens enjoying visa-free access to 167 countries.
UAE pledges $500 million for Sudan aid at US donors' conference
The UAE has pledged $500 million in humanitarian assistance for Sudan, as international efforts continue to address the worsening crisis caused by the country’s ongoing civil war.
Dubai to launch self-driving pod network
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled an autonomous electric transit system that officials say could transform urban travel and help ease congestion across the emirate.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan announces Museum of the Future biodiversity lab
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, has announced a new Life and Biodiversity Laboratory, as part of efforts to promote conservation science and protect species from extinction.
Dubai agrees partnership to develop underground transport network
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit on Tuesday, signed a partnership with the US-based The Boring Company to begin work on a new underground passenger transport system known as the Dubai Loop.
UAE leaders welcome guests to World Governments Summit 2026
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages welcoming guests to the World Governments Summit 2026, running from February 3 - 5 under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’.
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