COVID-19: Emiratis in Oman urged to return before closure of borders

Oman closes land, sea borders, and suspends flights from Tuesday

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Khitam Al Amir, Chief News Editor
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A view of a port in Muscat.
A view of a port in Muscat.
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Dubai: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is urging Emirati citizens in Oman to return before Oman closes its land, sea and air borders for one week, from Tuesday morning.

The travel alert follows Oman’s decision to close its land and sea borders and suspends commercial flights over fears about a new strain of COVID-19.

The ministry urged Emiratis wishing to return before the closure of borders.

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