UAE Lifts Ban on Entry from Certain Countries for Vaccinated Residents

Real estate property under construction is seen near the Dubai Marina, September 27, 2011. REUTERS/Jumana El Heloueh
Real estate property under construction is seen near the Dubai Marina, September 27, 2011. REUTERS/Jumana El Heloueh
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UAE Lifts Ban on Entry from Certain Countries for Vaccinated Residents

Real estate property under construction is seen near the Dubai Marina, September 27, 2011. REUTERS/Jumana El Heloueh
Real estate property under construction is seen near the Dubai Marina, September 27, 2011. REUTERS/Jumana El Heloueh

The United Arab Emirates said on Friday residents who had been fully vaccinated with a shot approved by the World Health Organization could return as of Sept. 12 from a list of previously suspended countries.

Countries from which residents can fly into the UAE from Sept. 12 are: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Namibia, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Liberia, South Africa, Nigeria and Afghanistan.

Approval must be sought from the UAE government to return, and various PCR tests must be taken, the UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority said on Twitter.



Singapore's Prime Minister Meets with Saudi FM

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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Singapore's Prime Minister Meets with Saudi FM

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

Singapore’s Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong, met on Wednesday with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, who is currently on an official visit to Singapore.
Prince Faisal conveyed greetings from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to Singapore's Prime Minister, wishing further progress and prosperity for the government and people of Singapore, SPA reported.

The Prime Minister of Singapore reciprocated by extending his greetings and appreciation to the leadership and the people of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations, highlighting the significance of maintaining bilateral coordination to advance their mutual interests and deliberating on regional and international issues of common interest.