UAE processes 30,913 travellers amid air traffic suspension
Authorities provide lodging, transport and support during crisis
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has completed travel procedures for 30,913 passengers across the country’s airports, working in coordination with relevant authorities to manage the impact of temporary flight suspensions.
The passengers were processed at Zayed International Airport, Dubai Airports, Sharjah International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and Fujairah International Airport.
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According to the Authority, procedures included issuing visas and clearing travel transactions, while comprehensive support services were extended to affected travellers. In coordination with partners, authorities provided accommodation, meals, transportation and other essential services until travel arrangements were finalised.
The ICP said it issued entry visas to 15,327 passengers, allowing them to remain in the UAE until the current situation stabilises. The move aims to ensure their safety and well-being until they can depart the country.
Officials underscored the readiness of operational teams and smart systems to respond to emergencies, noting that flight suspensions were implemented as a precautionary measure amid regional developments. The Authority said its response forms part of an integrated national framework working in direct coordination with concerned entities to safeguard community safety and maintain the continuity of vital services.
The ICP also confirmed that it continues to provide services to arriving, departing and transit passengers, including those stranded at airports during the exceptional circumstances affecting the region. The measures, it said, reflect the UAE’s humanitarian values and commitment to supporting travellers.
All operational plans and risk management procedures have been activated in line with approved standards, the Authority added, with ongoing coordination to ensure smooth operations once full air traffic resumes.
The Authority urged travellers to rely on official sources for updates and follow announcements issued by relevant entities, reaffirming that the UAE’s advanced infrastructure and integrated security and operational systems enable it to respond efficiently and flexibly to emerging developments.
It emphasized the readiness of its teams and systems to manage crises and emergency situations in light of recent developments that have led to the temporary suspension of air traffic as a precautionary measure. This response forms part of an integrated national framework operating in direct coordination with the relevant authorities to safeguard community security and safety, while ensuring the continuity of vital services.
The Authority also announced that it continues to provide all necessary services to travelers arriving in, departing from, or transiting through the UAE, including stranded passengers (both transit and departing travelers) at the country’s airports during the exceptional circumstances currently affecting the region. This approach reflects the UAE’s humanitarian values and civilized principles.
The Authority stressed that all operational plans and risk management procedures have been activated in accordance with the highest approved standards, and that coordination with strategic partners and relevant authorities remains ongoing to ensure the sustainability of operations at border ports once full air traffic resumes.
It further noted that its business continuity plan for emergencies and crises was activated from the outset, including the issuance of entry visas to eligible travelers, facilitation of entry procedures for citizens and residents, and the provision of shelter and subsistence support in coordination with the relevant authorities and airport operators.
The Authority called upon travelers and members of the public to obtain information from official sources and to follow updates through the official channels of the concerned authorities, affirming that the United Arab Emirates possesses advanced infrastructure and a comprehensive security and operational system capable of responding efficiently and flexibly to various developments.
