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Pakistani citizens who live in Dubai line up outside Dnata. They’ve received a confirmation call from the consulate regarding their repatriation flights. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Pakistani citizens who live in Dubai line up outside Dnata. They’ve received a confirmation call from the consulate regarding their repatriation flights. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Pakistani citizens who live in Dubai line up outside Dnata. They’ve received a confirmation call from the consulate regarding their repatriation flights. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Kayakers race off the coast of Dubai. AP Photo
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A woman watches kayak racers take off from the coast of Dubai. AP Photo
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Kayakers race in front of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, off the coast of Dubai. AP Photo
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A staff member directs swimmers to the correct swimming zone at Hamdan Sports Complex. Pools have reopened in Dubai Getty Images
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Swimmers train at Hamdan Sports Complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Getty Images
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A worker is seen disinfecting the pool area in between training sessions at Hamdan Sports Complex in Dubai. Getty Images
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A signs showing social distancing regulations is seen at Hamdan Sports Complex. Getty Images
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A swimming coach wearing a plastic face visor is seen at Hamdan Sports Complex. Getty Images
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Pakistani citizens who live in Dubai line up outside Dnata. They’ve received a confirmation call from the consulate regarding their repatriation flights. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Pakistani citizens who live in Dubai line up outside Dnata. They’ve received a confirmation call from the consulate regarding their repatriation flights. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Pakistani citizens who live in Dubai line up outside Dnata. They’ve received a confirmation call from the consulate regarding their repatriation flights. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Kayakers race in front of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, off the coast of Dubai. AP Photo
Coronavirus: Dubai's new travel rules and testing explained
The vast majority of arrivals will be swabbed and must quarantine at home until the results are ready
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