UAE to suspend entry from three countries, Dubai updates travel protocols


  • World
  • Sunday, 20 Jun 2021

FILE PHOTO: People wear face masks amid the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Global Village in Dubai, United Arab Emirates November 17, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo

CAIRO (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will suspend travellers from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Namibia from entering the country on national and foreign flights, effective 23:59 p.m. on Monday, June 21, state news agency WAM reported on Saturday, citing a statement by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).

The GCAA said the restrictions would also include transit passengers, with the exception of transit flights travelling to the UAE and bound for those countries.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Swedish police investigating serious incident in Boden, north Sweden
Brazil's Bolsonaro endorses son for presidency before more surgery
Daughters of King Charles' brother Andrew join royals for Christmas service
Russia is analysing US documents on Ukraine peace deal, Kremlin says
Russia made a proposal to France on jailed French researcher Vinatier, the Kremlin says
Ukrainian drones hit oil and gas facilities in Russia, SBU official says
Bangladesh leader considered PM frontrunner returns from exile ahead of polls
Saudi Arabia says Yemen group should withdraw its forces from seized provinces
Four bodies found believed to be from one Liechtenstein family
Heavy rains drench Southern California, spawn flash flooding, mud flows

Others Also Read