<span style="color: #222222;">Due to the rapid outbreak of COVID-19 and the suspension of air flights with a number of countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) has urged Emiratis abroad to return to their homeland, as part of the precautionary measures taken by the United Arab Emirates to ensure the safety of its citizens.<br />'' <br />'' In a statement today, MoFAIC called on Emirati students and nationals receiving medical treatment overseas to communicate with UAE Embassies in respective host countries for coordination in this respect.<br />'' <br />'' The Ministry urged UAE nationals to coordinate with the nearest UAE diplomatic missions overseas for this purpose.<br />'' Emiratis abroad are also urged to register in Tawajudi through the ministry's website and mobile application.<br />'' <br />'' Meanwhile, seven new cases of the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19, have come to light in Kuwait within the last 24 hours, bringing the total of infections to 130, the Kuwait News Agency quoted the Health Ministry as saying today.<br />'' <br />''Health Ministry Spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad said that all newly announced cases were for Kuwaiti citizens returning from the UK. Out of the 130 in total, 12 cases recovered and 118 are still receiving treatment, he pointed out.</span><br />
News On AIR | March 17, 2020 9:53 PM
MoFAIC urges Emiratis abroad to return to their homeland