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Covid-19: More than 350 Filipinos repatriated from Dubai, Abu Dhabi-News

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The Philippine Ministry of Foreign Affairs operated four special flights this month to repatriate troubled Filipinos.

On Saturday, more than 350 stranded Filipinos flew home from Dubai and Abu Dhabi on special government-funded flights.

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Due to the extension of travel restrictions to July 31, the Philippine Ministry of Foreign Affairs will operate four special flights this month to repatriate troubled Filipinos.

Philippine Deputy Foreign Minister Sarah Arriola pointed out that 359 foreigners have gone to Davao City in the Philippines. Approximately 254 overseas Filipino workers are from Dubai and 105 are from Abu Dhabi.

According to the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi, there will be two more flights on July 27 and 30.

Priority is given to patients and pregnant women, especially those without medical insurance; families with children; and those with expired or expired visas. Pregnant women need to submit a copy of the travel/medical certificate when submitting online.

Filipinos who wish to apply for repatriation can log in Embassy website.

ashwani@khaleejtimes.com

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