UAE Allows Its Citizens, Expats to Travel Abroad From Friday

  • Travelers need negative Covid-19 test before departure
  • Move comes after Dubai announced July 7 tourism reopening

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The United Arab Emirates allowed citizens and resident expatriates to travel abroad from Friday once they have tested negative for Covid-19, in the latest move by the OPEC nation to ease virus restrictions on its economy.