The anniversary coincides with the UAE’s decision to extend the ‘Year of Sustainability’
Patrick Moody, the British Ambassador to the UAE, said British nationals had departed on a flydubai flight. Earlier this week, the airline had also flown out 101 passengers, including 78 Pakistanis to Islamabad.
On Saturday, flydubai FZ1749 flew to Zagreb, Croatia, and from there, another connecting flight flew to London. The mission noted that some airlines are granted permission to fly, but urged Britons not to leave for the airport without a booking.
"To the all British visitors in the UAE and who want to return to the UK urgently, we are working very hard with the local authorities to find a solution. To all residents here, let's keep playing our part in keeping the UAE safe from this virus. And stay at home," Moody said.
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In cases of emergency, people can contact 24/7 helpline number 026101100 and alternatively send details to uaeconsular.escalations@fco.gov.uk . "We will update you about flights to get you home," Moody added.
US envoy hails UAE generosity
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi managed to secure the passage of 26 US citizens, including four children. The passengers flew on an Etihad Airways flight from the Abu Dhabi International Airport, John Rakolta Jr., the US Ambassador to the UAE said.
Rakolta Jr. recognised the generosity of the UAE government, which made available a special flight.
"There is no greater duty for a US embassy than the protection of US citizens abroad. The Embassy of the United States in the UAE is deeply grateful to Etihad Airways for facilitating the repatriation of US citizens who were unable to travel due to the coronavirus outbreak."
Rakolta Jr and wife Terry Rakolta met the Americans at the airport to wish them safe travel home.
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The anniversary coincides with the UAE’s decision to extend the ‘Year of Sustainability’
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