COVID-19: Kuwait adds UK to high-risk list, banning all flights

File picture

Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority has added the United Kingdom to its high-risk list of countries, banning all flights due to the pandemic.

The Authority posted the statement on its Twitter account.

It added a circular which stated that all flights to and from the UK have been banned following the latest COVID-19 developments.

It said the decision is based on the instructions of the Health Authorities.

In August, Kuwait suspended commercial flights to 31 countries which it deemed a high-risk due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

No duration for the ban was given, but it comes into effect from 8:00 GMT on Monday, December 21.

More from International

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • The Debrief

    5:00pm - 7:00pm

    Join Lucy & Dane on Dubai Eye 103.8 for The Debrief from 5pm to 7pm, the perfect way to unwind after a busy day at the office.

  • The Score

    7:00pm - 9:00pm

    Hosted by Chris McHardy, The Score is your comprehensive guide to the world of sport.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Flying Taxis

    It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.

  • Tough penalties for deliberate tax evasion

    The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.