Kuwait<\/strong> also suspended all international commercial flights from 11pm on Monday, December 21 until January 1, 2021. However, cargo operations will continue as normal.<\/p>\n Furthermore, starting today, Oman<\/strong>, land, air and sea borders will be shut for one week. (The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has been urging Emirati citizens in Oman to return before the initiation of the temporary entry and exit ban from the country).<\/p>\n The list of countries that have restricted travel to and from the UK include:<\/p>\n Saudi Arabia, Kuwait & Oman Close Borders Over Concerns Around The New COVID-19 Strain https:\/\/t.co\/vCDx229Wb2<\/a><\/p>\n — Lovin Dubai | \u0644\u0648\u06a4\u0646 \u062f\u0628\u064a (@lovindubai) December 22, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/p>\n Those who fail to comply with the country\u2019s strict COVID-19 regulations will be subject to face a penalty of AED3,000.<\/p>\nEmirates and Etihad have temporarily suspended passenger flights after Saudi shut borders<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nAfter the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson revealed the emergence of the infectious new strain, more than 40 countries have banned travel to and from the UK<\/h2>\n
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We’ve fought COVID long and hard now, let’s keep our fight going and remain responsible towards ourselves, our loved ones and society!<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nListen To Lovin Daily: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait & Oman Close Borders Over Concerns Around The New COVID-19 Strain<\/h2>\n
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UAE authorities are reminding all visitors and residents in the country to wear their face mask when in public at ALL TIMES.<\/h2>\n
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