Land borders open; UAE allows Omanis to travel without prior approval
Published 14 Nov,2020 via Muscat Daily - After Oman announced the opening of its land borders allowing travellers to drive to neighbouring countries on Thursday, the UAE authorities on Friday issued a statement permitting all Omani citizens to travel to the Emirates without any prior approval through land ports starting November 16.
“The borders are open with neighbouring countries and travel is allowed for Omanis and residents as long as they adhere to the announced procedures when travelling outside as well as upon returning to the sultanate,” said H E Dr Ahmed al Sa’eedi, Minister of Health.
In a statement issued on Friday, the UAE said that the beginning of movement through land ports will commence on Monday, November 16, 2020, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
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