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RTA to provide transportation; FAIC and GDRFA to provide translators for expats seeking Amnesty

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (FAIC) has announced that the RTA will have a special transportation for expats who intend to avail of the amnesty program that will begin on August 1.

In a press conference held by the FAIC’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA – Dubai), Major General Mohammed Al Marri, General Director of the GDRFA-Dubai announced that the RTA will be working together with the government to provide aid for the amnesty seekers.

“There will be a map for buses heading here (at Al Aweer). Whoever would like to come, we’ll give them assistance,” said Major General Al Marri.

Al Marri furthers that there will be translators, as well as representatives from the consulates to assist those who have problems communicating outside their known languages.

The UAE Amnesty period lasts for a period of 3 months, from August 1 to October 31. The UAE has delegated 9 centres for the amnesty which can be found here.

The centres’ operating hours are from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sundays to Thursdays. The UAE Government has also prepared a 24/7 toll free number – 800-5111 which will respond to all those who are seeking amnesty.

Neil Bie

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