#Entry

UAE

UAE updates Covid-19 protocols for entry through land borders

The new rules are effective starting Tuesday, November 23

Covid-19: All the new Abu Dhabi guidelines that will take effect from July 19

The emirate has restricted movement between midnight and 5am daily and reduced operating capacity at malls, gyms and restaurants

Saudi Arabia Quarantine

Saudi lifts entry ban for travellers coming from UAE, UK, other countries

The directive is effective from 1am, on Sunday, May 30

Covid-19: Kuwait to impose travel ban on unvaccinated citizens as of May 22

On May 3, Kuwait reported 1,246 new Covid-19 cases and 12 related deaths over the preceding 24 hours

Abu Dhabi: Al Hosn app a ‘must’ for entry into the emirate

Effective February 1, people will have to show Covid-19 negative test results via the Al Hosn app

Abu Dhabi updates entry procedures for truck drivers and vehicles transporting goods

Vaccinated drivers will be offered free PCR tests every seven days

New Abu Dhabi testing Centres

Abu Dhabi opens 18 new drive-through Covid-19 laser test centres at its borders

The new testing stations have been established on both sides of Al Faya Road, before Ghantoot

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Covid PCR test cost slashed further in Abu Dhabi

A PCR test will now cost Dhs85 – down from Dhs250 – at all Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) centres

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Abu Dhabi mandates international travellers to disclose date of entry into UAE

Residents and visitors are also mandated to adhere to approved quarantine protocols

Seha screening Abu Dhabi

Four new Dhs50 rapid Covid-19 testing centres open in UAE to facilitate Abu Dhabi entry

The new centres include two in Dubai’s Rashid Port and Al Khawaneej area and one each in Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah

Expats stranded outside Saudi will only be allowed to return after the pandemic ends

The mechanism for extending the exit and return visa is yet to be announced