UAE allows outbound travel to certain destinations from June 23

Tuesday, 16 June 2020 05:53

Select categories of UAE citizens and residents will be allowed to travel abroad from June 23.

They will be able to fly to certain destinations, according to a joint statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority.

The categories of people along with the conditions for travel and the list of approved destinations will be announced soon.

The guidelines will have to be followed before they travel, during their stay abroad and on their return to the UAE.

The latest announcement comes after thorough evaluations of the successful preventative measures that are currently in place.

A new step towards the gradual return to normal life.
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