Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai

Dubai, Nov 13: President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, chairman of Emirates airline and chief executive of the Emirates Group, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum has welcomed the UK's decision to add the UAE to its safe travel corridor list.

People travelling from the UAE from November 14, will not have to undergo the 14 days quarantine imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Sheikh Ahmed said that after the UK announcement, the Emirates would reinstate more flight services between Dubai and the UK to serve customer demand.

"We welcome the UK's decision to add the UAE to its list of countries where arriving travellers are exempt from quarantine. This is a positive development for the many people in the UAE who have been yearning to spend time with family and friends in the UK, and vice versa," Sheikh Ahmed tweeted.

"It is also a recognition of the UAE's effective response in containing the pandemic. We believe this move will benefit businesses and tourism, and Emirates is ready to reinstate more flight services between Dubai and the UK to serve customer demand," he added.