The number of visa applications collected by the US Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) decreased by 41 percent last month, the Embassy reported. The losses were attributed to the September 11 terrorist attacks on the US and their drawn out effect on the international tourism industry. The Embassy issued 1,208 visas last month compared to 2,930 visas during the same period in the previous year. — (menareport.com)
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