More than 200 Britons have been repatriated from Nepal via the UAE, according to the British Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
The Embassy said in a statement that two flights departed from Kathmandu on April 8 and 10.
Earlier this month the UK and the UAE signed an MoU to allow flights carrying Britons to transit at the emirates’ airports.
UAE pledges $8 million grant for refugees in East Africa
The UAE International Aid Agency has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian Refugee Council to provide assistance to refugees in East Africa, contributing with a grant of $8 million.
Magnitude 2.9 earthquake recorded in southern Musandam
An earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale was recorded in the southern Musandam region early Sunday morning, according to the National Seismic Network at the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
UAE welcomes UN assessment mission to El Fasher
Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has welcomed the United Nations’ assessment mission to El Fasher as an important step toward restoring humanitarian access for civilians who have endured months of siege and deprivation.
Sharjah Airport strengthens readiness for peak winter travel season
Sharjah Airport has said it is fully prepared for a surge in passenger traffic during the winter holiday period after introducing operational measures to improve passenger flow and maintain service standards.
