Citizens of war-torn countries of those where there are natural disasters can now stay in the Emirates for a year if they come forward to declare their status, after a resolution by the UAE Cabinet on June 18, 2018. Andrew Parsons / The National
Citizens of war-torn countries of those where there are natural disasters can now stay in the Emirates for a year if they come forward to declare their status, after a resolution by the UAE Cabinet onShow more

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Citizens of war-torn countries living in UAE granted 'one-year asylum'

People from such countries who have overstayed their visa can live in the UAE for a year, should they declare their illegal status

The National

June 19, 2018