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Visa restrictions not lifted for Nigerians – UAE official

The United Arab Emirates has contradicted claims by the Nigerian government that it is to lift a year-long visa ban on Nigerian travelers. An official from the Gulf state told CNN: “There are no changes on the Nigeria/UAE travel status so far.” The source asked not to be named because …

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UAE repatriates over 450 stranded Ghanaians

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has stated that they have successfully repatriated over 450 Ghanaians stranded in the United Arab Emirates in August this year. A citinewsonline report indicated that the ministry said that the stranded individuals were persons who were misled by unscrupulous agents who promised …

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We are issuing Dubai visas, reports of ban untrue – UAE ambassador

Amer El-Alawi, the Emirati Ambassador to Ghana has dismissed a report that the United Arab Emirates had imposed a visa ban on Ghanaians and nationals of other African countries seeking entry into Dubai. It was reported earlier this week in local media that the Gulf State had banned entry for …

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UAE bans nationals of Ghana, 19 other African countries from entering Dubai

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly banned nationals of Ghana and 19 other African countries from entering its capital city, Dubai. Even though the reason for the ban was not stated, it was expected to start on Monday, October 24, 2022, according to DW Africa. “The United Arab Emirates …

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MoFA rescues 431 stranded Ghanaians in UAE

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is putting in place measures to rescue some 431 stranded Ghanaians in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that most of our stranded Ghanaians who are currently in detention at the Al Tawadi …

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UAE President Sheikh Khalifa dies at 73

One of the richest monarchs in the world, President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates, has died at the age of 73. Sheikh Khalifa was president of the UAE since 2004, but his role had been largely ceremonial since he suffered a stroke in 2014. His …

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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets Akufo-Addo to deepen Ghana-UAE ties

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces has met President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to review the prospects of advancing the relations between the two nations. Sheikh Mohamed met President Akufo-Addo at Al Shati’ …

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UAE suspends flights from Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia and Nigeria

The United Arab Emirates’ National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have announced the suspension of all inbound flights for national and international carriers and transit passengers from Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Nigeria with effect from Saturday, December 25, effective 7.30am. …

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UAE ‘brutalise and deport’ Nigerians and oda Africans – Report

United Arab Emirates brutalise, jail and deport hundreds of African migrants, Na so researchers from two NGOs don find out and tok. For one new report, di Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor and Impact International for Human Rights Policies put in details how dem arrest plenti migrants for June and den …

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Visa-free entry for Ghanaian passport to the UAE has not been fully implemented – Report

• The Ghana Embassy in Abu Dhabi has said a visa-free entry for Ghanaian passport to the UAE has not been fully implemented • The Embassy has asked Ghanaians to disregard the information • A report to Parliament said the move seeks to foster bilateral relations between Ghana and the …

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