Both airlines’ call centres experiencing high volume of phone calls from passengers.

UAE’s vaccination administration rate is the second highest globally.

Officials said Dr Alroy-Preis’ comment was merely “an unsuccessful joke” that was not meant for public consumption.

The new cases were detected through additional 180,930 tests.

They come amid a surge in daily infections across the world, attributed to the emergence of at least three new Covid strains.

Last flight to the UK will reach London Heathrow 3.12pm UAE time on Friday

New rules will come into force from 1pm on Friday, after which there will be no direct flights to the UK from Dubai or Abu Dhabi

London judge rules that Arif Naqvi should be sent to face US charges of fraud and racketeering related to Dubai PE firm

Last flight to the UK will reach London Heathrow 3.12pm UAE time on Friday