UAE to ban unvaccinated citizens from traveling abroad

The United Arab Emirates will ban unvaccinated citizens from traveling abroad beginning Jan. 10, media reports said Saturday.

Emiratis who are fully vaccinated will be required to have a booster shot, if eligible, to travel, according to the country’s official news agency, WAM.

The agency noted that new protocols were issued by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.

Those who are medically exempt from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine will not be subject to the ruling, said the agency.

The exemption will also cover humanitarian cases and individuals traveling for medical and treatment purposes.