UAE Announces Multiple Entry Visa for Qatar’s FIFA World Cup Fans with Hayya Card

The program grants a visa for Hayya card holders to enter and stay for a total period of up to 90 days. (WAM)
The program grants a visa for Hayya card holders to enter and stay for a total period of up to 90 days. (WAM)
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UAE Announces Multiple Entry Visa for Qatar’s FIFA World Cup Fans with Hayya Card

The program grants a visa for Hayya card holders to enter and stay for a total period of up to 90 days. (WAM)
The program grants a visa for Hayya card holders to enter and stay for a total period of up to 90 days. (WAM)

The United Arab Emirates has announced an integrated program supporting holders of the “Hayya” card issued by FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will take place this year from November 20 to December 18.

According to a statement, a copy of which was obtained by Asharq Al-Awsat, the program comes in line with the UAE’s goal to support Qatar in hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Through the Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa options, the UAE will be hosting the world cup fans, allowing them to enter UAE multiple times over a period of 90 days.

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security explained that the program includes granting a multiple-entry visa to the UAE for a total period of up to 90 days from the date of issuance of this visa.

The visa fee is reduced to AED100 ($27.2) and will be paid once for the whole period.

The Authority indicated that holders of Hayya card can enter the UAE by applying for this visa starting November 1, and it will allow them to enter the country several times during the validity period.

This visa can be extended for another 90 days according to the conditions, procedures and the normal fees followed in the current visa system in the country.

Citizens of visa-exempt countries are excluded from these procedures, as they can enter and stay in the UAE according to the current procedures.

Hayya card holders can apply to the Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa through the website, fill the required data and documents and pay the applicable fees.



Atlético de Madrid's Stadium Renamed Riyadh Air Metropolitano

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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Atlético de Madrid's Stadium Renamed Riyadh Air Metropolitano

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national airline, issued a press release announcing that it has signed a nine-year strategic agreement (valid until 2033) with Atlético de Madrid club that entails renaming the stadium of the Spanish club "Riyadh Air Metropolitano".
The official unveiling of the stadium's new name is set to take place on October 20 during the upcoming match. Thousands of fans will witness the new name of the stadium being revealed on the main facades, alongside the Riyadh Air logo, SPA reported.
The partnership with Atlético de Madrid started on August 10, 2023, when Riyadh Air became the club's official sponsor. During the first year of sponsorship, the Riyadh Air logo was featured on the front of the men's first team kits in all domestic and international matches.
According to the release, the partnership between the two entities will be further strengthened by this new strategic agreement, which makes the Saudi Arabian company the most important sponsor in the club's history. It is based, the release says, on a shared vision that goes beyond the boundaries of traditional sport, focusing on innovation, excellence and sustainability as key pillars of future growth.
Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas said: "It is an honor to become the naming partner for the Riyadh Air Metropolitano and extend our partnership with Atlético de Madrid until 2033. Both organizations are driven to succeed at the highest level and having our name on such an iconic stadium will elevate the awareness of Riyadh Air across the sporting world and beyond."
Atlético de Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil said: "We are all proud and very happy ... with the agreement whereby our stadium will be named Riyadh Air Metropolitano."