UAE lifts ban on entry from certain countries for vaccinated residents, including India
Dubai, one of the UAE's seven emirates, is due to open the Expo 2020 world fair on Oct. 1 after a year-long delay due to the pandemic. The regional business and tourism hub is relying on the fair to give its economy a boost.
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Organisers had previously said they expect remaining UAE flight restrictions imposed to curb coronavirus infections to be lifted in time for Expo 2020.
The United Arab Emirates has lifted its Covid-19 induced travel ban from more countries, allowing residents who have been fully vaccinated with a shot approved by the World Health Organization to return as of September 12 .
Dubai, one of the seven emirates, is due to open the Expo 2020 world fair on October 1 after a year-long delay due to the pandemic. The regional business and tourism hub is relying on the fair to give its economy a boost.
Organisers had previously said they expect remaining UAE flight restrictions imposed to curb coronavirus infections to be lifted in time for Expo 2020.
Countries that are now in the clear are India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Namibia, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Liberia, South Africa, Nigeria and Afghanistan.
However, it might not be as smooth as just taking a flight back. Approval must be sought from the UAE government to return, and various PCR tests must be taken.
