The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority have continued implementing evacuation plans, successfully facilitating the return of around 500 Golden Visa holders and residents stranded abroad through air and land entry points. Regional conditions had prevented their return because of airspace closures and disruption to international aviation.
The two bodies said the efforts reflect a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of everyone living in the UAE and embody the country’s humanitarian approach and its leadership’s vision of supporting citizens and residents alike, according to a statement on the Foreign Ministry’s website.
The ministry said precautionary and proactive measures had been taken from the outset of regional events, with each body acting within its remit and maintaining coordination with relevant authorities in the UAE and the country’s diplomatic missions abroad.
Continuous monitoring of developments and their implications, alongside updates to approved plans, has strengthened readiness and enabled a swift, effective response to protect citizens and residents both inside and outside the country.
The ministry and the crisis management authority reaffirmed that the security and safety of citizens, residents and visitors are the UAE’s highest priorities. They said the evacuations demonstrate coordinated national efforts and an effective institutional system capable of responding to challenges professionally.
To read the UAE Foreign Ministry statement, click here.
