Green generally means go. When it comes to Abu Dhabi's Green List, it means no quarantine for people travelling from select destinations. However, they still need to abide by several Covid-19 regulations.
As of April 4, there are 14 countries on the list, after the latest addition of Israel and South Korea.
The list is updated every fortnight by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. Destinations can be removed or added, depending on their Covid-19 developments. Anyone flying to Abu Dhabi from countries not on the list must wear a medically approved wristband upon arrival in the capital and quarantine for 10 days. The wristband ensures travellers adhere to the mandatory quarantine period to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
The National was on board Etihad Airways flight EY599, the first commercial flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi, which departed on Wednesday, April 7, from Ben Gurion Airport.
Based on the trip, here are the procedures to keep in mind while travelling from a country on Abu Dhabi's Green List.
Watch the video up to see more from The National's journey.
Step 1
All passengers must take a Covid-19 PCR test in the country they are travelling from. They are required to show a negative test result at check-in counters.
Abu Dhabi welcomes only UAE nationals, residents and those from a country eligible for a visa on arrival. All other visa services are currently suspended. Those who want to travel to Dubai or another emirate via Abu Dhabi as a tourist, must have a visa issued in Abu Dhabi.
Step 2
After landing at Abu Dhabi International Airport, passengers will undergo thermal screening and a second Covid-19 PCR test. Testing will take place after clearing immigration and collecting checked baggage. This applies to all travellers, excluding children under the age of 12.
Passengers will not be given a wristband tracker at the airport as they are exempt from quarantine.
Step 3
Travellers will be requested to self-isolate at home or a hotel until they receive a negative result for their Covid-19 test. If the result is positive, they will need to follow further formalities.
Step 4
Travellers who are not vaccinated will need to take a PCR test on the sixth and 12th day of entering Abu Dhabi. Those who are vaccinated and have completed 28 days after the second dose, will only need to take a PCR test on the sixth day.
The 14 countries on the Green List:
- Australia
- Bhutan
- Brunei
- China
- Greenland
- Hong Kong
- Iceland
- Israel
- Mauritius
- Morocco
- New Zealand
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- South Korea
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Deccan Gladiators 87-8
Asif Khan 25, Dwayne Bravo 2-16
Maratha Arabians 89-2
Chadwick Walton 51 not out
Arabians won the final by eight wickets
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Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
Starring Kangana Ranaut, Richa Chadha, Jassie Gill, Yagya Bhasin, Neena Gupta
Rating: 3.5/5
What is dialysis?
Dialysis is a way of cleaning your blood when your kidneys fail and can no longer do the job.
It gets rid of your body's wastes, extra salt and water, and helps to control your blood pressure. The main cause of kidney failure is diabetes and hypertension.
There are two kinds of dialysis — haemodialysis and peritoneal.
In haemodialysis, blood is pumped out of your body to an artificial kidney machine that filter your blood and returns it to your body by tubes.
In peritoneal dialysis, the inside lining of your own belly acts as a natural filter. Wastes are taken out by means of a cleansing fluid which is washed in and out of your belly in cycles.
It isn’t an option for everyone but if eligible, can be done at home by the patient or caregiver. This, as opposed to home haemodialysis, is covered by insurance in the UAE.
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6.30pm: Meydan Sprint Group 2 US$175,000 1,000m
Winner: Ertijaal, Jim Crowley (jockey), Ali Rashid Al Raihe (trainer)
7.05pm: Handicap $60,000 1,400m
Winner: Secret Ambition, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar
7.40pm: Handicap $160,000 1,400m
Winner: Raven’s Corner, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar
8.15pm: Dubai Millennium Stakes Group 3 $200,000 2,000m
Winner: Folkswood, William Buick, Charlie Appleby
8.50pm: Zabeel Mile Group 2 $250,000 1,600m
Winner: Janoobi, Jim Crowley, Mike de Kock
9.25pm: Handicap $125,000 1,600m
Winner: Capezzano, Mickael Barzalona, Salem bin Ghadayer
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U19 WORLD CUP, WEST INDIES
UAE group fixtures (all in St Kitts)
- Saturday 15 January: UAE beat Canada by 49 runs
- Thursday 20 January: v England
- Saturday 22 January: v Bangladesh
UAE squad:
Alishan Sharafu (captain), Shival Bawa, Jash Giyanani, Sailles
Jaishankar, Nilansh Keswani, Aayan Khan, Punya Mehra, Ali Naseer, Ronak Panoly,
Dhruv Parashar, Vinayak Raghavan, Soorya Sathish, Aryansh Sharma, Adithya
Shetty, Kai Smith
'Brazen'
Director: Monika Mitchell
Starring: Alyssa Milano, Sam Page, Colleen Wheeler
Rating: 3/5
The biog
First Job: Abu Dhabi Department of Petroleum in 1974
Current role: Chairperson of Al Maskari Holding since 2008
Career high: Regularly cited on Forbes list of 100 most powerful Arab Businesswomen
Achievement: Helped establish Al Maskari Medical Centre in 1969 in Abu Dhabi’s Western Region
Future plan: Will now concentrate on her charitable work
