Emiratis no longer require a pre-entry visa to travel to Russia.
An agreement signed between the countries last year has now come into effect.
Holders of all types of UAE passports can benefit from the move.
The UAE is currently ranked number 1 in the global Passport Index, with its citizens enjoying visa-free access to 167 countries.
UAE leaders extend wishes on Christmas
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages extending his "warmest regards" to all those celebrating Christmas.
Fifth Indonesian medical team arrives at UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish
A fifth batch of Indonesian medical personnel has arrived at the UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, Egypt, to provide medical care for Palestinian patients and those wounded arriving from the Gaza Strip under "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3".
Dubai gears up for final phase of single-use plastic ban
Dubai Municipality has announced that the final phase of the ban on single-use plastic products in the emirate will come into force on January 1, 2026.
UAE hails Yemen prisoner swap agreement as key humanitarian step
The UAE has welcomed the recent agreement signed in Muscat on the exchange of prisoners and detainees in Yemen, calling it an important humanitarian step that eases suffering and supports stability in the region.
