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UAE to Suspend Entry of Travelers on Flights from Liberia, Sierra Leone, Namibia

A general view of Dubai, UAE. (Reuters file photo)
A general view of Dubai, UAE. (Reuters file photo)
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UAE to Suspend Entry of Travelers on Flights from Liberia, Sierra Leone, Namibia

A general view of Dubai, UAE. (Reuters file photo)
A general view of Dubai, UAE. (Reuters file photo)

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will suspend travelers from entering the country from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Namibia on national and foreign flights from Monday, June 21, state news agency WAM said on Saturday.

WAM said the restrictions would also include transit passengers, with the exception of transit flights travelling to the UAE and bound for those countries.

The updates are part of the authorities’ keenness to protect passengers and ease hassles for them without compromising on COVID-19 precautionary measures put in place to safeguard everyone’s health and wellbeing.

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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Its Strong Condemnation of Israeli Occupation's Crimes against Palestinians

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques chairs cabinet session, January 7, 2025 - SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques chairs cabinet session, January 7, 2025 - SPA
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Its Strong Condemnation of Israeli Occupation's Crimes against Palestinians

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques chairs cabinet session, January 7, 2025 - SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques chairs cabinet session, January 7, 2025 - SPA

The Saudi Cabinet hailed the outcomes of recent discussions between senior Saudi officials and a high-level delegation from the new Syrian administration, and reiterated Saudi Arabia's unwavering commitment to Syria's security and stability, emphasizing the continuing provision of humanitarian and relief assistance to the Syrian people.

This came during the session held on Tuesday in Riyadh, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

According to SPA, Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary further said the Cabinet discussed the ongoing situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and international efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire in Gaza. It stressed the Kingdom's rejection and strong condemnation of the Israeli occupation authorities' crimes against the Palestinian people, which constitute grave violations of international and humanitarian law.
Also, the Cabinet reviewed the progress of various development programs, initiatives, and projects aimed at enhancing service delivery to citizens, residents, and visitors. These efforts focus on diversifying the economy, exploring new revenue streams, and maximizing the utilization of available resources and potential.