UAE temporarily halts entry to GCC nationals

Saturday, 21 March 2020 at 01:52

The UAE on Friday revised its decision to allow GCC nationals to enter the country.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it will temporarily suspend entry for travellers from GCC nations from midnight Friday.

It will be in place until a pre-check mechanism involving COVID-19 is approved.

#WamBreaking | #UAE suspends entry of GCC citizens from midnight tonight pending approval of pre-check mechanism#WamNews https://t.co/xpipV4uIth pic.twitter.com/pYd2lgvD8N
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