Dubai welcomes Kuwaiti travellers with special reception on their National Day

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Natalia No Comments

kuwaiti-arrivals-special-welcome-at-dxb-on-kuwait-national-day-1708867146791 — A Kuwaiti passenger (left) being welcomed by a passport control officer at DXB on Sunday
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Dubai: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) facilitated Kuwaiti travellers arriving from Kuwait via Dubai International Airport with a special welcome on the occasion of the Kuwaiti National Day (February 25).

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The programme included stamping their passports with a special entry stamp that celebrates Kuwaiti National Day.

special-stamp-for-kuwait-nat-day-at-dxb-1708867140881 — The special entry stamp being used in Kuwaiti’s passport on February 25
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In addition to distributing souvenirs and lighting the smart gates in blue, the mascot duo Salem and Salama also participated in welcoming children.

mascots-welcome-kuwaitis-at-dxb-1708867143218 — Mascots Salem and Salama with the arrivals
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GDRFA Dubai Director-General Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri praised the bonds between Emiratis and Kuwaitis, which are rooted in mutual cultural, economic and social relations. He said the special reception on the occasion comes as an expression of the UAE’s appreciation and respect for the leadership and people of Kuwait.

lighting-for-kuwait-nat-day-at-dxb-1708867145008 — Smart gates lit up to welcome the travellers
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GDRFA Dubai launched an initiative several years ago to welcome people coming to the UAE from the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council through Dubai International Airport on their national days.