Flying to Abu Dhabi and fully vaccinated against Covid? Here’s some good news

In its latest update, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has announced that travllers flying to the capital and second-most populous city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be exempted from quarantine provided they are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). “We have approved the need to quarantine for all vaccinated travellers arriving into Abu Dhabi from all international destinations and updated travel procedures, effective from Sunday, 5 September, 2021,” the committee shared on its Twitter handle.

Here’s all you need to know if travelling to Abu Dhabi:

(1.) Before boarding the aircraft, all passengers must present a negative RT-PCR test report from at least 48 hours before the date of departure. Upon arriving in the emirate, they will be subjected to another PCR test.