Tag: UAE
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First-ever UAE Ambassador to Israel to Present Credentials
First-ever UAE Ambassador to Israel, Mohammed Mahmoud Al-Khaja, on Monday arrived at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv to present his credentials to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin. The media reported on Monday. In mid-February, Abu Dhabi appointed its first ambassador to Israel, six months after the two countries agreed to normalise their ties. Al-Khaja,…
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COVID-19: UAE suspends flights from Nigeria
The Management of Air Peace on Thursday announced that the UAE Government had stopped the airlifting of passengers from Nigeria to Dubai as part of its COVID-19 measures. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 had last week threatened to suspend flight operations from UAE and The Netherlands. The decision, according…
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FG threatens to suspend UAE, Netherlands flights
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said it may suspend flight operations from United Arab Emirates (UAE) and The Netherlands. The decision, according to the PTF is due to the new COVID-19 protocols introduced by the countries for travellers. The two countries recently asked passengers from Nigeria to do a PCR test four…
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Conviction of six Nigerians in UAE: Zulum sends important message to FG
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has called on the Federal Government to leverage on the conviction of six Boko Haram sponsors in the United Arab Emirate(UAE) by swooping on other suspected financiers of the terror group. He suggested the setting up of a multi-stakeholder team to work with the UAE authorities in unmasking more sponsors…
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Six Nigerians convicted for terrorism in UAE can appeal to Supreme Court – FG
The Federal Government has said that the six Nigerians convicted for terrorism in the United Arab Emirates can appeal their conviction to the UAE Supreme Court. The government noted that the convicts lost their appeal but noted that they could file a fresh appeal to the apex court in the Emirates if they wished. The…
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UAE begins issuance of Visas to Nigerians Thursday
The United Arab Emirates, UAE, will begin issuance of Visas to Nigerians from Thursday, October 8, 2020. This was disclosed by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika on Tuesday. He said UAE had confirmed that it would start issuing visas to Nigerians from Thursday and that travellers would have a return ticket. “UAE confirmed that…
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Nigeria Immigration issues travel advisory to UAE-bound passengers
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a travel advisory to United Arab Emirates (UAE)-bound passengers in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. NIS Public Relations Officer Sunday James, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said that the passengers were expected to be in possession of confirmed return ticket and confirmed hotel reservation for the…
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UAE reverses visa restriction on Nigerians
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to resume visa issuance to Nigerians. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced this via his Twitter handle on Wednesday. UAE has written to state that they agree to issue visas to Nigerians, consequently decision has been reached to allow Emirates to fly into Nigeria. Commencement of the…
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Israeli PM thanks ambassador responsible for peace treaty with UAE
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed gratitude to Israel’s ambassador to the United States (US), Ron Dermer for helping bring about the historic peace treaty with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Netanyahu, who in a statement released via his official Twitter handle on Friday made this known, said the State of Israel…
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Turkey ‘mad’ at UAE for normalising diplomatic ties with Israel
Turkey on Friday said history will not forget and never forgive the “hypocritical behaviour” of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in agreeing a deal with Israel to normalise relations. The Foreign Ministry said the Palestinian people and administration were right to react strongly against the agreement, which recasts the order of Middle East politics from…