Dubai:
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) said 16,146 visa transactions had been made in the three Amer centres this year. This was revealed at the inauguration of a fourth Amer centre in Al Barsha area on Monday as part of a plan to replace 600 typing centres in the country with more such centres.
The centres simplify transactions and increase efficiency by allowing residents to complete all visa and residency transactions without having to visit the GDRFA.
Major-General Mohammad Ahmad Al Merri, director-general of the GDRFA, said there would be 11 Amer centres by the end of 2017.
Major-General Al Merri inaugurated the new Amer centre in the presence of a number of senior officials from several government entities.
The Amer centre will provide services ranging from issuing entry permits, issuing or renewing residency visa, visa cancellation and other related services provided by other government institutions and departments.
Maj-Gen Al Merri said the opening of the centre in Al Barsha area is a part of the plan to develop and expand Amer services in different locations based on the need in each area. The first centre opened in Al Muhaisnah 4 area in Dubai in May.
“We expect to launch 30 centres across the emirate which will serve as model centres that deliver smart services,” he said.
The centre will also provide a range of services and transactions of a number of government institutions and departments in Dubai, including the GDRFA, Emirates Identity Authority, Dubai Municipality and Dubai Health Authority.
Maj-Gen Al Merri stressed that GDRFA Dubai is keen to achieve the vision of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai a model and the pioneer in achieving people’s happiness through smart, innovative initiatives and seven-star services.
Amer centre in Al Muhaisnah 4 opened in May; 8,347 visa transactions so far
Amer centre in Al Kifaf Centere opened in October; 4,986 transactions so far
Amer centre in Al Ittihad Road opened on November 7; 2,813 transactions
