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12/10/2021

An update on Green List countries in Abu Dhabi

An updated Green List of countries, regions and territories from where individuals can directly enter AbuDhabi emirate without quarantine has been released, effective 8 October 2021.

Source: Abu Dhabi government media office

“An updated Green List of countries, regions and territories from where individuals can directly enter emirate without the need to quarantine has been released, effective 8 October 2021.”

09/10/2021

Emirates Airlines resume Bangladesh-UAE flights

Emirates and Etihad Airlines have announced resumption of the flights from Bangladesh’s Dhaka to UAE’s Abu Dhabi and Dubai as the final destination. Emirates has now removed Bangladesh from its list of countries that lack rapid PCR testing facilities at the airports.

It is required for passengers to produce a test result conducted at the airport within six hours of departure.

Source: Weqaya

On Thursday, the Emirates and Etihad Airlines has announced resumption of the flights from Bangladesh’s Dhaka to UAE’s Abu Dhabi and Dubai as the final destination.

09/10/2021

Booster shot protocol for COVID-19 vaccine is approved for emergency use

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has approved the emergency use of the booster shots of Pfizer-BioNTech and Sputnik vaccines.

The groups that should take the booster dose are senior citizens; residents above 60 years; people with chronic diseases; individuals at risk of complications from 50 to 59 years old, and people receiving long-term health care aged 18 years and above.

Source: NCEMA

“Health Sector: As part of the national vaccination campaign efforts, the Ministry of Health and Prevention has approved the emergency use of the booster shots of Pfizer-BioNTech and Sputnik vaccines. ”

08/10/2021

Schools return to normal operations based on vaccination rates

Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has approved the blue schools initiative, which supports all Abu Dhabi schools to return to normal operations based on vaccination rates.

Higher vaccinated schools will be able to gradually relax measures, including social distancing requirements, mask-wearing protocols, classroom and school transport capacity, and a return to extra-curricular activities, in-school events and field trips.

The four tiers are: ‘orange’ for schools with less than 50% of students vaccinated; ‘yellow’ for schools with 50-64% of students vaccinated; ‘green’ for schools with 65-84% of students vaccinated; and ‘blue’ for schools with 85% and above of students vaccinated.

Source: Abu Dhabi government media office

Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has approved the blue schools initiative, which supports all Abu Dhabi schools to relax measures and return to normal operations based on vaccination rates.

27/09/2021

UK will accept UAE-issued vaccination certificate starting October 4

The United Kingdom has announced the approval of vaccination certificates issued by UAE health authorities for travel to the country with effect from October 4. According to an announcement made by Britain’s Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps, travellers will be allowed to enter the UK by presenting a fully-vaccination certificate issued by the Emirati authorities.

With the recent announcement, it will become significantly easier for UAE nationals and British expatriates to travel to England without undergoing quarantine.

Children under the age of 18 are exempted from self-isolation protocol upon arrival in the UK, regardless of their vaccination status.

Source: Weqaya

The decision has been taken by UK in line with updates made by UAE authorities in Al Hosn app

24/09/2021

Face masks are no longer required in some places in UAE

NCEMA has announced the removal of the mandatory requirement of wearing masks in some places. People are still required to maintain a social distance of two metres.

Source: NCEMA

“ ووزارة الصحة: السماح بعدم إلزامية إرتداء الكمام في بعض الأماكن مع التقيد بتطبيق التباعد بمسافة 2 متر، وذلك بعد رصد الانخفاض الملحوظ في أعداد الإص...

21/09/2021

Sharjah updates COVID-19 safety rules for social events

Sharjah’s Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management team has updated the precautionary measures in social events and gatherings.

As per the updated protocols, the number of attendees has been limited to 50 people at home gatherings and 100 people in public halls. Wedding tents have been allowed to set up with a maximum capacity of 200 people.

It is mandatory for all participants of social gatherings to be fully vaccinated and the green pass system must be activated on the Al Hosn app.

Source: Weqaya

Sharjah team stated that only fully-vaccinated individuals will be allowed to attend public events

20/09/2021

Cancellation of Covid-19 testing requirements to enter Abu Dhabi emirate from within the UAE

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee for the Covid-19 Pandemic has updated the entry procedure to Abu Dhabi emirate from within the UAE, and has approved the cancellation of Covid-19 testing requirements to enter, effective Sunday 19 September 2021.

Source: Abu Dhabi government media office

The decision follows the announcement of a decreased Covid-19 infection rate in the emirate of 0.2 per cent of total tests, as well as enhanced precautionary measures and the activation of the green pass system to enter some public places.

20/09/2021

Home quarantine in the Abu Dhabi will be without use of wristbands

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee for the Covid-19 Pandemic has approved home quarantine without the use of wristbands for international travellers and those in contact with positive cases, effective Sunday 19 September 2021. Positive cases must still wear a wristband.

Source: Abu Dhabi government media office

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee for the Covid-19 Pandemic has approved home quarantine without the use of wristbands for international travellers and those in contact with positive cases, effective Sunday, 19 September 2021. Positive cases must still wear a wristband.

15/09/2021

UAE allows return of vaccinated holders of valid visas coming from the countries previously on the suspended list

The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) have announced permitting return of fully vaccinated holders of valid UAE residence visas coming from the countries previously on the suspended list, starting from 12 September 2021.

Arriving passengers must apply via the website of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA), and complete the vaccination application in order to get the necessary approvals, in addition to presenting the approved vaccination certification upon departure for the UAE. A negative PCR test result, done within 48 hours before departure at an approved lab that has a QR code, must also be presented before departure. They must also undertake a Rapid PCR test before boarding and another PCR test on the fourth and eight day of arrival.

Children under 16 years old are exempt from these procedures.

Those who are fully vaccinated with any WHO-approved vaccines and who have been staying in one of the countries in the suspended list for more than six months since the suspension decision was issued for each country, can come to the country under a new entry permit, and rectify their status after entry.

All other previously announced precautionary measures for unvaccinated people coming from those countries remain in place.

Source: NCEMA

15/09/2021

COVID-19 vaccination campaign for government employees in AbuDhabi

A Covid_19 vaccination campaign for government employees in AbuDhabi and their families is launched by the Department of Government Support in cooperation with the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Public Health Center.

Vaccination will be available at Abu Dhabi Government workplaces.

Source: Abu Dhabi government media office

“The Department of Government Support, in cooperation with the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Public Health Center, has organised a vaccination campaign for government employees and their families.”