The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the suspension of all flights between the UAE Lebanon, Turkey, Syria and Iraq, with effect from 17 March, and until further notice.
The move is part of the country's proactive precautionary and preventive health measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19, said the GCAA in a statement.
The statement issued by GCAA reads, ''The decision followed our analysis and assessment of the latest global situation and the scale of the spread of the virus to most countries of the world including Italy. We are maintaining close coordination and cooperation with competent authorities inside and outside the country in regards to the evolving situation.’'
Passengers affected by the suspension of flights have been advised to contact their respective air carriers to reschedule their flights and ensure their safe return to their final destinations.