Emirati authorities prevented hundreds of passengers from arriving from Pakistan

UAE authorities prevented hundreds of passengers from arriving from Pakistan. According to details, hundreds of passengers from PIA and other airlines bound for the UAE were stranded at the airport and the UAE did not allow passengers to arrive despite permission. The process of obtaining approval from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) was terminated by the UAE government yesterday before its arrival in the country.  When pk217 Peshawar Abu Dhabi passengers arrived at the airport, visa approval was not sent during the check-in process. PIA management contacted Abu Dhabi airport officials, who said that ICA approval had been revoked. However, immigration officials in the UAE have warned the PIA that if such passengers arrive, they will be deported and fined by the airline.

Yesterday, 59 passengers of PIA could not board the flight from Peshawar to Abu Dhabi and waited at the airport. Similarly, 83 passengers of a private airline from Islamabad were diverted from the flight to Abu Dhabi. In this regard, PIA spokesman Abdullah said. Khan said the PIA was in touch with Abu Dhabi airport authorities through its country manager to clear up the confusion.  If the issue is not resolved, Pakistan will seek help from diplomatic channels. It should be noted that the UAE government had announced that those returning to the UAE will not need to apply for an entry permit. Announcement UAE visa holders currently residing outside the UAE will not need an entry permit to return to the UAE if they have a valid visa. An earlier requirement by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) to obtain an entry permit for repatriation has now been lifted. After which visa holders from the UAE states of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah will be able to enter the UAE without a permit. However, Dubai visa holders were barred from obtaining entry permits