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Mousree Das
Senior Content Writer (Expertise - Health and Travel Insurance)
Mousree Das is a Senior Content Writer with a focused expertise in Health Insurance and Travel Insurance. She entered the insurance space in 2022 and has since built over 4 years of UAE industry experience. She makes the intimidating world of insurance easier to understand - from guiding first-time insurance buyers to helping policyholders strengthen their financial plans, because protecting yourself and your loved ones is not a choice, it's a priority. A travel enthusiast at heart, she believes travel should be joyful, not something shadowed by worry. Mousree looks forward to being your trusted guide toward smarter, safer choices.
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Richa Bansal
Business Development Manager - Travel & Home Insurance
Richa Bansal brings over 17 years of experience in the insurance sector, with a strong focus on product operations and management. At Policybazaar.ae, she leads travel and home insurance, working with UAE-licensed insurers to shape policies that fit real situations, from a family holiday abroad to protecting a home in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Her focus is on getting the coverage details, exclusions, and claim conditions right before they reach the plan page, so UAE residents know exactly what they're buying, whether they're insuring a trip or a home.
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Emirati Passports Get a Major Upgrade — Validity Doubled to 10 Years!
Exciting news for Emirati citizens!
The UAE has taken a significant step by extending the validity of its passports. Now, Emirati adults over the age of 21 can enjoy the perks of a passport that lasts for an entire decade. This upgrade from the previous 5-year validity is a welcome change for all Emirati travellers.
Prestige and Ease: The Emirati Passport
The Emirati passport is not just a travel document — it's a symbol of freedom and prestige. Ranking first in the MENA region and 11th worldwide (as per the Henley Passport Index), it offers Emiratis access to 183 countries without significant visa constraints. This powerful document opens the door to effortless travel and global opportunities.
Double the Validity, Double the Adventure!
The recent announcement by the UAE government is a game-changer for its citizens. With passports now valid for 10 years, Emiratis can say farewell to the hassle of frequent renewals. This move will reduce paperwork and save time for all Emirati travellers, and allow them to keep their youthful passport photos for longer.
As His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum puts it, this decision reflects the government's commitment to improving the citizens' travel experiences.
This historic decree was issued after a meeting of the Council of Ministers in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the UAE's continuous efforts to streamline processes and improve the quality of life for its residents.
Get Set Go!
More than just a regulatory change, the extension of the passport validity period is a statement of the UAE's forward-thinking vision. Emirati citizens now have one more reason to explore the world with confidence and ease. So pack your bags and prepare for a decade filled with new experiences, adventures, and memories!
The world awaits — your Emirati passport is the key to unlocking it.
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