Foreign minister says only a credible path to a Palestinian state will prevent the world from confronting the same situation in the future
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The UK and US embassies, in coordination with the local authorities, facilitated the passage of their citizens back home despite suspension of flights following the Covid-19 outbreak. About 32 Britons and 26 Americans, who were unable to travel back due to restrictions, were repatriated on a special flight.
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.
32 Brits left the UAE on @flydubai this am. The airports are closed but some airlines are being granted permission for departures. Do not head to the airport without a flight booked. We are working with the UAE Government and airlines to progress all options to get you home."Many of you are awaiting refunds following the cancellation of flights. My team is speaking to airlines to emphasise how urgent this is."
- UKinUAE ???????? (@ukinuae) March 28, 2020
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