The Dubai-based carrier has operated 23 repatriation flights since March 19.
flydubai has returned 2,800 passengers to their home countries in Afghanistan, Croatia, Egypt, Iran, Russia, Sudan, Somaliland and Thailand.
Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer of flydubai, said they are focused on how to help ease the strain of moving essential goods to where they are needed and bringing people back home where possible.
“We remain committed to supporting requests from governments to operate repatriation flights for their citizens,” he said. “We look forward to resuming our operations when the time is right and we are working closely with the authorities.”
The flights all left from Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport, with the approval of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA).
flydubai has ten repatriations scheduled next week and will also coordinate closely with authorities to continue bringing UAE Nationals home free-of-charge.
The UAE's Attorney-General, Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, has ordered the referral of 13 defendants and six UAE-registered companies to the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal (State Security Court) on charges of illicit trafficking in military materiel, forgery and money laundering.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured the winners of the 'Erth Dubai Awards', recognising their contributions to preserving the emirate’s cultural and social heritage.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, to discuss regional developments and bilateral ties.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced a nationwide programme of events to mark International Workers’ Day on May 1, in collaboration with government and private sector partners.
The UAE’s transport and supply chain system continues to operate efficiently, affirmed Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, adding that it reflects the country's "high level of resilience in addressing regional challenges".
Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minster of State, has reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to working with regional and international partners to end the conflict in Gaza and advance a path towards a two-state solution.
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