The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the decision by the Kingdom of Denmark of lifting temporary suspension on flights from the UAE starting Sunday, February 7.

The Danish authorities have made it mandatory for all countries travelers to receive a negative PCR test result 24 hours before travel and quarantine for ten days upon arrival. It is in line with the UAE implemented measures since the onset of the pandemic.

Ambassador Fatima Khamis Salem Khalfan Almazrouei, UAE Ambassador to Denmark, said, “The UAE appreciates steps by Danish authorities to implement measures that strengthen broader international efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. UAE's authorities have worked closely with their Danish counterparts in this regard and remain committed to exchanging information and best practices in the shared global fight against the virus.”

Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin, Ambassador of Denmark to the UAE, said, “I am happy that we again have direct flights going from the UAE to Denmark. Following positive contacts at the ministerial level, the UAE swiftly responded to Danish concerns while providing an excellent solution for the resumption of flights. These are challenging times for international transportation, and this is one of many examples of how governments can find pragmatic answers to difficult questions by working together.”