Maldives and US are off Abu Dhabi's 'Green List'

Monday, 16 August 2021 21:46

By Sanooj Sherif

Six countries have been taken off Abu Dhabi’s updated 'green list' for travellers, while three others have been added.

The places that lost their spot are Armenia, Austria, Israel, Italy, Maldives and the United States.

Meanwhile, Malta, Republic of Ireland and Sweden are the latest entrants.

The changes will come into effect on August 18.

The updated list now includes 28 countries and territories from where travellers can fly to Abu Dhabi without the need to quarantine.

Here's the updated Green List:

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