Dubai:  More than 223,000 entry permits have been issued by the Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department since the implementation of the new visa rules.

Major General Mohammad Al Merri, Director of the Department said, this great accomplishment is the result of having a qualified team of employees with a vast experience.

The number of entry permits issued so far totalled 223,697 since the rules have been put in place, Al Merri said.