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Dubai - UAE authorities has suspended all inbound and outbound passenger flights.

By Web Report

Published: Tue 24 Mar 2020, 8:20 PM

Airports in Dubai will close down from March 26 as per preventive measures by UAE authorities to contain the spread of coronavirus, Covid-19.
In a statement issued on Monday, Dubai Airports said that Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) will be closed to the travelling public until further notice.
The full statement:

'In these unprecedented times of uncertainty, the decision has been made by the UAE authorities to suspend all inbound and outbound passenger flights, and the transit of airline passengers in the UAE, for two weeks, subject to reassessment, as part of the precautionary measures taken to limit the spread of Covid-19, starting at 11:59 pm on March 26 (Thursday).
During this time, vital cargo and emergency evacuation flights will operate, however all other flights will come to a temporary halt and our two airports - Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) - will be closed to the travelling public until further notice.
We thank you for your understanding and support during this challenging situation. At Dubai Airports we are fully committed to supporting the measures being taken to ensure the health and safety of our valued customers, our community and our employees.
While these measures are being taken we will continue to work closely with airlines, control authorities, service partners and the authorities to ensure we are ready to resume operations once it is deemed safe to do so.
Until that time, we urge you to stay safe'

However, DXB tweeted that the airports will be closed for two weeks, subject to reassessment.

While cargo and emergency evacuation flights will operate, both @DXB and DWC will be closed to the travelling public effective 11:59 pm on March 26, 2020 for two weeks, subject to reassessment. https://t.co/ppqwasKhLk 2/4 pic.twitter.com/0aC2ZQy2GD
- Dubai International (@DXB) March 23, 2020

We are committed to fully supporting the UAE in its efforts to help safeguard the health and safety of our customers, our community and our employees. https://t.co/ppqwasKhLk 4/4 pic.twitter.com/1ZaE8uG5T6
- Dubai International (@DXB) March 23, 2020

DXB tweeted that they will work closely with airlines, control authorities, service partners and the authorities to ensure a safe and seamless process throughout and quickly ramp up operations once it is deemed safe to do so.

We will work closely with airlines, control authorities, service partners and the authorities to ensure a safe and seamless process throughout and further ensure readiness to quickly ramp up operations once it is deemed safe to do so. https://t.co/ppqwasKhLk 3/4 pic.twitter.com/Fs6UIea5ct
- Dubai International (@DXB) March 23, 2020