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Stranded UAE residents can return in VBM flights

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Consul-General of India in Dubai Dr Aman Puri has confirmed that India and the UAE are moving towards an air bubble concept. The agreement enables a sharing of flights between the countries to repatriate Indian citizens, and stranded expatriates can return to the UAE on the return leg of the Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) flights.

Dr Puri said that between August 1 and 15, 164 Air India and Air India Express flights will operate from India to the UAE on the return leg of VBM. He added that the consulate has issued 57 NOCs to Emirates for flights operating from July 29 to August 15; several NOCs were issued to other UAE carriers too.

Dr Puri said that regulations set by the UAE authorities have to be followed by anyone who wishes to travel back from India to the UAE.

The Consul General said passengers can book tickets online through the websites of the UAE carriers chartering repatriation flights or through travel agents. He clarified that there is no need for community organisations or companies to charter these flights any more.

The Gulf Indians

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