Nearly 350 Vietnamese citizens were flew home safely from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a flight conducted by national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines over the course of two days December 7-8.

The flight had been arranged by competent agencies from both Vietnam and the UAE, alongside Vietnam Airlines.

The majority of passengers onboard the flight were made up of minors under the age of 18, the elderly, individuals suffering from illnesses, labourers with expired work contracts and visas, and others facing challenging circumstances.

In order to assist citizens, the Vietnamese Embassy in the UAE dispatched staff to the airport to assist with all necessary procedures ahead of the flight’s departure.

Moreover, the national flag carrier strictly implemented a range of measures on security, safety, and hygiene throughout the journey as a means of protecting the health of citizens and to prevent the possible spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Once the aircraft landed at Cam Ranh International Airport, all members of the flight crew and passengers underwent medical check-ups and were immediately transferred to quarantine facilities in line with regulations relating to COVID-19 prevention and control.

In the coming time, bringing home Vietnamese citizens with extremely difficult circumstances will be arranged by relevant agencies based on their needs and the nation’s current quarantine capacity.