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UAE says claims on Iranians’ residency status in the country ‘inaccurate’
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe United Arab Emirates’ foreign ministry says that claims regarding the residency status of Iranians in the Gulf country were “inaccurate,” affirming that the UAE embraces the Iranian community as an integral part of its diverse social fabric.
Dubai-based airline Emirates said on its website earlier today that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates, while Flydubai said Iranian nationals holding a UAE “Golden Visa” were exempt and permitted to enter and transit the country.
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