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Drivers wishing to enter Abu Dhabi must now undergo a PCR nasal swab test and show proof of the negative result at the border crossing. AP
Drivers wishing to enter Abu Dhabi must now undergo a PCR nasal swab test and show proof of the negative result at the border crossing. AP
Abu Dhabi's new coronavirus swab test rules come in today
Previously, drivers could use cheaper laser tests to pass through the border from Dubai