The relaxation of safety protocols for Covid-19 came into effect after two-and-a-half-years since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020
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Air travellers
UK cancels all remaining travel restrictions; PCR tests, masks, passenger locator forms not mandatory on arrival
Virgin Atlantic offers passengers travelling to the UK “the personal choice on whether to wear a mask onboard”, although requirements may differ by destination
Aviation industry
UAE air travel tipped to return to pre-covid levels in 2022 after end of PCR test for vaccinated passengers: Experts
Dropping the coronavirus testing requirement will encourage trips to the country as it reduces cost of travelling and boosts confidence
Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) Bahrain
Bahrain ends mandatory PCR testing on arrival for all visitors
The decision takes effect from February 20, 2022
Coronavirus Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi eases entry rules as Covid cases continue to fall
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee for the Covid-19 Pandemic cancels testing requirement for entry into emirate from within the UAE
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Saudi Arabia further eases travel restrictions, updates entry procedures and reduces quarantine periods
Effective September 23, non-vaccinated travellers and those with Sinopharm or Sinovac vaccinations need to quarantine for five days
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Etihad Airways ready for air travel rush after Abu Dhabi quarantine ruling
CEO of UAE national carrier says prepared to welcome the world back to Abu Dhabi
Coronavirus Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi to remove quarantine restrictions for overseas travellers
Before boarding to Abu Dhabi, all travellers, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, must present a negative PCR test result from within 48 hours of departure
Bahrain International Airport
Bahrain updates Covid-19 entry rules for travellers
Passengers arriving from red list countries, including passengers who have transited those countries at any point in the last 14 days, are prohibited from entry unless they are a citizen or resident of Bahrain
Abu Dhabi green list
US and Maldives among six countries removed from Abu Dhabi’s ‘green list’ for travel
Updated list now includes 28 countries including new additions Malta, Republic of Ireland and Sweden
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UAE added to Hong Kong’s ‘high risk’ category amid Covid delta fears
Asian financial hub moves 16 countries from ‘medium’ to ‘high risk’ from August 20
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi updates travel procedures for entering UAE capital
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has outlined latest measures to take effect from Sunday
coronavirus quarantine
UK relaxes travel requirements but UAE remains on red list
Fully vaccinated British adults will not need to isolate in quarantine after visiting any of the government’s amber list countries
air travel
Travel demand shows slight uptick in May but remains well below pre-pandemic levels
Middle Eastern airlines experienced an 81.3% demand-drop compared to May 2019 as global arrival quarantines persist
Coronavirus Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi updates Covid home quarantine guidelines
Updated measure for those in contact with a positive case announced by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee
ALHOSN UAE
Abu Dhabi updates travel procedures for citizens and residents
Measures announced by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee will take effect from Monday
Coronavirus Pandemic
Saudi to ban travel to UAE amid fresh Covid concerns
Dubai-based Emirates has suspended flights to India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka until July 15