His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Supreme Chairman of the Emirates Aviation Group and President of "Fly Dubai", confirmed that the decisions issued under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, regarding Resuming travel trips for citizens and residents of the various travel destinations that have announced the opening of their airports, as well as allowing visitors to receive tourists according to specific health requirements, in addition to receiving residents who were not able to return previously due to the suspension of flights around the world, are decisions supporting the movement of the economy through one of the most important Its tributaries, which are the tourism and travel sector, in preparation for the start of a new stage in which our national carriers assure the Emirati leadership in the air, with their expertise and capabilities, which made them compete strongly on the forefront between the best and finest air carriers around the world.
His Highness said: "The directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum regarding the movement of travel and the reception of tourists come in the light of a careful evaluation of the situation, both internally and externally taking into account all considerations and scenarios, and fully preparing for it, and at a time when the world is preparing to resume its various economic activities In the forefront of which is the movement of air and travel, which is one of the main arteries of the global economy, as part of a fence of precautionary and preventive measures that guarantee the protection and safety of travelers, which is what our airports and national carriers put at the forefront of its considerations, and works to create all the elements that guarantee the protection of travelers in various stages of their trip ".
His Highness added: “Since the beginning of the crisis, the UAE has taken all precautions to ensure that the crisis resulting from the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic is strengthened worldwide, and Dubai has been keen to implement all the instructions issued by the concerned authorities, particularly the World Health Organization and the International Air Transport Association “IATA” and the International Civil Aviation Organization “ICAO” regarding the movement of travel to and from it, are committed to providing a role model in protecting all travelers and ensuring that their flights are free from any difficulties.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum confirmed that Emirates Airlines and flydubai are ready to resume providing distinguished services for travelers on their fleet, with the start of the decisions approved by the Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai, which opens the way for citizens and residents to travel to various travel destinations. That began to receive flights, according to the requirements and procedures established by the governments of those countries to receive travelers,
His Highness noted that both companies have established clear and complete elements protocols to preserve the health and safety of passengers on their flights, whether during their presence on the ground or in the air, as well as to protect their air and ground crews completely at all times, while various elements necessary to ensure the comfort of all travelers were mobilized, including In that tourists that Dubai will start receiving them from the seventh of July 2020, and to maintain the highest levels of quality, which has long been associated with the name of Dubai and its air carriers.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum expressed his sincere appreciation for all the sincere efforts that contributed to addressing the exceptional situation, which included its repercussions across the world, and the great tender presented by the champions of the first lines of defense within all sectors concerned in facing this situation that humanity has not witnessed for decades Far away, praising the efforts of the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, the Ministry of Interior, and the National Authority for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management, for their tremendous work in the face of the crisis at the state level, and His Highness also praised the efforts of the Dubai Health Authority, the Center for Control and Control to combat the Corona virus, and leadership The General Police of Dubai, the State Security Service in Dubai, the Dubai Ambulance Corporation, the Dubai Municipality, the Roads and Transport Authority, the Department of Economic Development in Dubai, the Department of Tourism and Trade Promotion, and all departments, bodies and institutions, which contributed to preparing the field for the return of life to normal again and empowerment The economy is revolving again to continue development and development in various sectors.
His Highness also extended a greeting of appreciation and appreciation to the private sector and his honorable stances, through which he constantly and in various situations and occasions proves the depth of the partnership relationship that brings Dubai together with all economic institutions and major companies, whether affiliated to the UAE private sector or those of investors in Dubai, which have established solid ties of cooperation over the years, stressing His Highness The role of the private sector that supports the efforts of the government and the ideal community alignment in which all members of society participated is a source of pride and pride, and a reassuring indicator for the future of this partnership towards new horizons of success for both parties.
Dubai Airlines had revealed a few days ago to include 10 additional cities for destinations that have resumed flights to it, bringing the total number of destinations that are currently covered by flights to 40 destinations around the world to transport travelers who wish to return to their countries or citizens and residents who have to travel for urgent purposes, provided that they meet Travel requirements from destination.
Flydubai also recently announced its success in helping 23,000 people to return to their homelands, through the extraordinary trips that it has operated in the last period since the start of suspending international flights globally in March, in addition to operating full cargo flights to ensure the continued flow of materials The basic commodity and miscellaneous goods that are imported from abroad.