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The pristine paradise keeps its crown as the Indian Oceans Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination 2021 for the third consecutive year for its efforts in promoting sustainable practices and mitigating the impacts of the industry.

Sealing its status as the ultimate romantic getaway, Seychelles shines as the Indian Oceans Leading Honeymoon Destination 2021. A honeymooners dream destination, with its outstanding beaches and verdant islands, the archipelago reopened its frontiers to tourism in phases from the latter half of 2020, with a full reopening of to tourists in March 2021.

A popular cruise destination, with myriad islands to visit, Seychelles rules the waves, scooping the regional cruise Indian Oceans Leading Cruise Destination 2021 title whilst Port Victoria has been named Indian Oceans Leading Cruise Port 2021. Smaller cruise ships will soon be a familiar sight sailing our waters from November, as the archipelago, which called a premature halt to its cruise season in March 2020 with the onset of COVID-19, opens its maritime territory and ports to smaller cruise vessels.

Seychelles best performing tourism businesses have been given recognition for their quality products and services. Seychelles Travel has gained the regional title of Leading Tour Operator 2021.

And in the sky, sparkling at the awards, the destinations national airline, Air Seychelles, carried off the coveted Indian Oceans Leading Airline title for the second year running, as well as the Indian Oceans Leading Airline Lounge award for the first time. The airline also won the awards for Indian Oceans Leading Airline Business Class 2021 and Indian Oceans Leading Cabin Crew 2021.

Commenting on the awards, Paul Lebon, Director-General of Destination Planning and Development said, As caretakers of the destination, we should all be proud that Seychelles has once again been internationally recognized and rewarded. The awards are a recognition of hard work and commitment to excellence despite the immeasurable challenges we as an industry have faced. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all our winners and nominees. We appreciate their effort and investment and hope that it serves to motivate more establishments and tourism-related businesses and their staff in delivering outstanding products and services.

On a national level, 7 South stands out as Seychelles Leading Tour Operator 2021 and Creole Travel Services takes the award for Seychelles Leading Destination Management Company. Satguru Travel takes the award for Seychelles Leading Travel Agency 2021 and Avis the title for Seychelles Leading Car Rental Company 2021.

Of the archipelagos tourism establishments who kept their award-winning streak at national level, Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa as Leading Boutique Hotel, Constance Ephlia as Leading Family Resort whilst STORY Seychelles keeps its title as Leading Green Resort, gaining recognition for its sustainability efforts. Once again, the Three-Bedroom Beach Suite at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles has claimed the title for Leading Hotel Suite 2021, while Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island maintained its position as Leading Luxury Resort. JA Enchanted Island Resort remains as best performer in the category of Leading Resort.

Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare has been recognized as Seychelles Leading Conference Hotel whilst the Leading Luxury Hotel Villa was picked up by the Presidential Villa at Constance Lmuria.

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The first trade event was held in Rome at Hotel Metropole on September 22, in the city center, followed by one in Naples on September 24 at Club Rosolino. The final event took place at the NYX Hotel in Milan on September 28.

Hosted by the Tourism Seychelles marketing representative in Italy, Danielle Di Gianvito, and Club Meds Commercial Director B2B and M&E Italy Anne-Laure Redon, the 30 travel agents for each event, selected amongst Club Med best partners, were transported over a lunch slide and video presentation into the atmosphere of the destination. This was followed by networking sessions.

A consumer event in Milan followed on the October 5 held in collaboration with Gattinoni agency network, at its office in central Milan. The event included dinner and presentation and was attended by high-spending clients of the travel agency, and other members of the travel network.

Interest in the destination is very high since the opening by the Italian Government of the tourist corridor to Seychelles and this series of in-person events was the perfect occasion to boost awareness of the islands as the perfect holiday destination and push holiday sales.

Club Med has also confirmed a spike in bookings for the last trimester of 2021 and the first semester of 2022. Given the current trend, Club Med expects to increase volumes compared with the pre-Covid era as early as the first half of 2022. This is also thanks to a series of innovations that Club Med is preparing to launch on the market and to the investments in the Club Med Exclusive Collection, which includes Seychelles. The importance of the Club Med Exclusive Collection range grew by 15% compared to 2 years ago and now accounts for 30% of total sales. As COVID-19 has changed travel habits, clients are now looking for privacy and for facilities with large spaces where they can breathe the freedom of the outdoors, Mrs. Anne-Laure Redon said.

Italy has long been one of the Seychelless leading tourist markets and was the destinations fourth top source market, generating 27,289 arrivals in 2019 prior to the onset of COVID, but dropping to 2,884 in 2020 as COVID and travel restrictions gripped Italy. As of October 10, 2021, 1,029 visitors had traveled to Seychelles from Italy.

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Huobi Group, a leading blockchain company, recently sponsored crypto experts to attend the Oceans 4.4 retreat held in the British Virgin Islands.

The 5-day retreat took place from October 9-14th. It was hosted by renowned entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson at his home on Necker Island. The event aimed to raise awareness of the water crisis affecting millions of people across the world.

During the retreat, founders, innovators and influential minds presented various solutions that can help conserve the ocean and combat climate change.

The Huobi representatives contributed to the discussion on how to tackle various issues contributing to environmental degradation. They also promised that Huobi would make climate commitments aimed at saving the ocean.

Commenting about the event, Jeff Mei, the Director of Global Strategy at Huobi Group, reiterated his companys commitment towards improving society:

As we continue to grow our business presence around the world, we are taking an increasing interest in the communities we operate in. Furthering social impact initiatives will be one of Huobis key goals going forward, and we will look to work with like-minded stakeholders that share our values.

The Oceans retreat was a precursor to the upcoming Huobi Summit 2021, which will commemorate the blockchain companys 8th founding anniversary.

The summit, set to take place on November 8, will host an online industry forum to discuss cutting-edge crypto and blockchain projects. Huobi Group has invited government leaders such as former Federal Reserve head Alan Greenspan and numerous business founders to participate in the event.

Huobi has been at the forefront of creating a more sustainable world. The Seychelles-based blockchain startup is involved in various initiatives geared toward fostering global blockchain development for the benefit of the society and global economy.

Huobi Group leverages its resources and influence to create a fair and equitable future for all. Through its philanthropic arm, Huobi Charity Limited, the company taps the blockchain and cryptocurrency to tackle societal issues like poverty, healthcare, education, and more.

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Huobi is committed to applying blockchain tech towards environmental development and bringing positive change to the world through innovation and social initiatives. Such efforts could help foster blockchain and crypto adoption by proving that the technologies can be a force of good for the environment.

More crypto industry participants need to join efforts to integrate environmental protection measures to silence critics who oppose the emerging sector.

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The investment promotion agencies were recognised for promoting new investment in health infrastructure, helping manufacture medical devices, pharmaceuticals and COVID-19 vaccines

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has awarded investment promotion agencies (IPA) from Costa Rica, the Netherlands and South Korea for supporting their respective governments to strengthen healthcare systems in the wake of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

IPAs are government agencies meant to attract investments into a country, state, region or city.

Also, the Mauritius Economic Development Board and the Seychelles Investment Bureau were awarded for promoting investments in the blue economy.

Blue economy espouses sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs and ocean health ecosystem, according to the World Bank.

The agencies were recognised for:

UNCTAD Secretary-General, Rebeca Grynspan, said:

We recognised the critical importance of attracting investment in the health sector for developing countries to build resilience and preparedness to health crises. Costa Rica, the Netherlands and the Republic of Korea provide the best examples.

She added that they also acknowledged Mauritius and Seychelles, both small island developing states, which did pioneering work to facilitate investment in the blue economy.

The Costa Rican Investment Promotion Agency (CINDE) was awarded for a nuanced dissemination of information on health and related sectors and for its online and social media presence.

An IPA in Korea was recognised for its coverage of the health sector on its virtual outreach channels, including online tools, sector guides and reports.

The UNCTAD awards on investment promotion were started in2002. Since then, more than 60 agencies have been awarded for excellence in promoting and facilitating investment and for their contributions to achieving the United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goals.

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Mr Claude Morel presented his Letters of Credentials to the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, as resident High Commissioner of Seychelles, on Tuesday 12thOctober 2021, in a ceremony at The Presidency, Union Buildings, Pretoria.

In his remarks to the President, Mr Morel conveyed the fraternal greetings of President Wavel Ramkalawan. He said that Seychelles views South Africa as a friend, a neighbour sharing the same ocean, and above all, a strategic partner, and that the two countries share the same values and aspirations in our quest to put the development agenda our countries at the forefront of our actions. He commended the wide array of sectors on which the bilateral relations are built on, from the trade, investment, tourism, aviation, banking, education, among others, but also in areas affecting our own existence like climate change and sea-level rise.

From a multilateral perspective, Mr Morel pledged that our engagement will continue in pursuing our mutual goals via the platforms of SADC, the African Union, the Indian Ocean Rim Association, the Commonwealth and the United Nations.

President Ramaphosa said that he was looking forward to meeting President Ramkalawan soon and that the two countries should continue engaging with each other to consolidate and enhance relations at all levels.

High Commissioner Morel was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Morel.

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Aspirational travel is back on the cards for UK travellers and theres no better place to aspire to than the Seychelles

Long a magnet for weddings, honeymoons and romantic breaks, the Indian Ocean hotspot ticks the winter sun and active family holiday boxes too, with excellent island hopping to be had amid its 115 islands, especially among the Inner Islands such as Praslin, Mah and La Digue.

Plus, having begun its vaccination programme back in January 2021, the Seychelles offers a safe haven from the ongoing Covid pandemic, with digital nomads attracted by the Workcation Retreat Programme.

Here are five very good reasons to head to the tropical paradise in 2022.

Loll on idyllic beachesLets face it, the dreamy beaches provide the initial attraction for many. Images of forest-flanked, bone-white sands accented by smooth granite boulders and caressed by gentle turquoise waters are etched into travellers minds, gracing many a luxury travel brochure or magazine.

Stunning sandy stretches as Anse Georgette, on Praslin, or Petite Anse, on Mah, offer picture-perfect romantic backdrops, while La Digue scores big with the delightfully secluded Anse Cocos and the boulder-backed dream that is Anse Source DArgent.

Relax in the lap of luxuryExclusivity and high-end service are Seychellois hallmarks, ensuring the islands top the wishlists of many a honeymooner or loved-up couple, with North Island having been the choice of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Five-star offerings of international hotel brands such as Raffles, Hilton and Four Seasons rub shoulders with private island resorts such as Denis Island, Six Senses Felicite and Fregate Island Private.

Yet trips neednt break the bank. Affordable options on the main islands includebeachchalets/bungalows on Praslins Cote Dor beach, perfect for those on a budget, while the Seychelles Secrets programme governs the sustainable self-catering proposition.

Enjoy active options aplentyThe calm Indian Ocean waters deliver excellent kayaking, snorkelling and sailing, with new entrant LEscale Resort, on Mah, even featuring a superyacht marina. Surfers will appreciate the wilder waters off Anse Intendance, in southern Mah, while the excellent visibility and biodiverse marine life beneath the waves makes for world-class diving.

Top picks for active couples and families include Club Med Seychelles, on Saint Anne, and Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa. Set on its own island, Silhouette, the latter offers everything from a dive centre and kayaking to tennis courts and an excellent Kids Club.

Silhouettes Grand Barbe Trail is also one of the best bets for hikers, another being Salazie Nature Trail, on Mah.

Discover natural wondersSome of the Seychelles most iconic features stem from its rich flora and fauna. One is the towering coco de mer palms that flavour forest hikes in Praslins Valle de Mai Nature Reserve. Another is the giant tortoises which thrive in the outlying Aldabra Archipelago and enthral visitors at the Botanical Gardens in the capital, Victoria.

Birdlife is another strength, their conservation having long been a local preoccupation. Indeed, sustainable practices underpin the business models of local operators such as Cosmoledo Eco Camp on Wizard Island, the solar-powered Alphonse Island, and the conservation-minded Denis Island, while the nation itself sits within an extensive marine biosphere reserve.

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Five reasons The Seychelles Islands is a must-visit destination in 2022 - ABTA Magazine

The Raffles Seychelles and luxury resorts elsewhere on the island nation are the ultimate getaway destinations for UAE travellers. Image Credit: Supplied

Dubai: Already a haven for adventure seekers and nature lovers, Seychelles could be what everyone needs for a much-needed respite from city life. From the white sand beaches, captivating nature and the warmth of Seychelles hospitality, there are more than one reason why travellers from the UAE are choosing the 115-island archipelago in the Indian Ocean as their favourite travel destination.

Between 2018-20, the UAE has ranked in either fourth or fifth as international visitor arrivals, but as of now the UAE is ranked in second place, said Ahmed Fathallah, Director Middle East at Seychelles Tourism Board

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In alliance with Emirates airline, the STB has taken steps to make it even easier for travellers from the UAE to realise their dream island getaway. Seychelles has been open for tourism since August 2020, with Emirates being the first international airline to return to the island, according to an Emirates spokesperson. Emirates operates more than seven weekly flights to Seychelles from Dubai.

A number of events have been lined up at the island destination, including an upcoming fashion week and a tourism festival, while free-diving workshops are widely available. The sporting scene is also being revitalised, with an eco-friendly marathon among the events being organised. The race is planned to be held on the last Sunday of February.

More than anything, the beaches and enchanting nature destinations, combined with a sense of exclusivity and privacy, remain the main reasons tourists keep coming back to the islands. I dont think of it as though theyre offering Seychelles to tourists or travellers; instead, theyre offering an image of seclusion [and] serenity, said Fathallah. Theyre offering a much-needed relief from the hustle and bustle of life. Its been their consistent brand image.

Seychelles is known as a haven for couples, honeymooners, and people who love the beach and nature.

For families, Fathallah said there are a variety of four- and five-star family resorts, with activities ranging from scuba diving and encounters with whale sharks to revitalising nature hikes. For adventure seekers, its important to note that a vast majority of activities revolve around the waters. Theyve got scuba diving packages, with more than 50 diving spots where you could even swim with the whale sharks, said Fathallah.

Plus, theyve got parasailing and paragliding activities to partake in. However, if theyve exhausted all activities revolving around the ocean, Copolia Trail makes a superb morning hike.

Fathallah said the Moyenne Islands, home to some of the world's largest and oldest tortoises, is another must-visit. Theres also the Victoria Market, a wondrous place to discover the spices, secrets, and scents that make up this quaint island, says Fathallah of one of the hotspots in the capital city of Victoria, located on the north-eastern side of the countrys main island Mah.

Strict on timings

Safety, however, remains a priority across the archipelago to protect residents and tourists alike. Throughout the islands, tourists need to note that there is a daily restriction of movement from 11pm-4am. All passengers arriving in Seychelles, whether tourists or citizens, are also required to secure a health travel authorisation (HTA).

Vaccination is not required, although the wearing of face mask is mandatory throughout your stay in Seychelles, said Fathallah. Thanks to these fair health protocols, it is still possible to safely wander through the islands of Seychelles via ferries and other means of transportation.

According to the Emirates spokesperson, UAE travellers to Seychelles are required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, conducted within 72 hours of the date of travel. The airline is also providing more customer-centric solutions, including flexible booking policies, an extension of its multi-risk insurance cover, and helping customers retain their miles and tier status.

UAE travellers can plan their travel from a range of holiday packages, with Emirates Holidays offering a three-night stay with curated experiences starting from Dh4,699 per person. Flights from Dubai take around four hours, with both locations having the same time zone.

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The Republic of Seychelles has acceded to the Harare Protocol onPatents and Industrial Designs, becoming the 21st ARIPO MemberState.

The President of Seychelles, H.E. Wavel Ramkalawan, signed theinstrument of accession to the Harare Protocol on 26th August 2021which the ARIPO Director General received on 1st October 2021.

Seychelles becomes the 19th Contracting State to the HarareProtocol. Pursuant to the Protocol, starting on 1st January 2022,users of the ARIPO system can designate Seychelles in theirapplications.

The other ARIPO Member States that are Contracting Parties tothe Harare Protocol are: Botswana, Kingdom of Eswatini, The Gambia,Ghana, Kenya, Kingdom of Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique,Namibia, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, Sudan,Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

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Without mentioning his military credentials while doing so, a top former Army officer incorporated a Seychelles International Business Company (IBC) shortly after the 2016 release of the Panama Papers shone the spotlight on secret global money flows, an investigation of records of Pandora Papers by The Indian Express reveals.

In December 2016, Lt General (retired) Rakesh Kumar Loomba registered Rarint Partners Ltd in Seychelles along with son Rahul Loomba.

When he retired in 2010, Lt Gen Loomba held the sensitive post of Director General of Military Intelligence (DGMI). Prior to that, he was the General Officer Commanding of 3 Corps.

An investigation by The Indian Express of secret records of Aabol, an offshore service provider based in Mahe, Seychelles, part of the Pandora Papers, reveals that Loombas company had a linked bank account with Mauritius ABC Banking Corporation, where father and son, as Directors of Rarint Partners Ltd, pegged the companys expected annual deposit/turnover as $1 million.

The initial deposit in the account, also opened in December 2016, was $100,000 and the expected annual expenses of the Seychelles company, which the bank account opening form states would be engaged in consultancy, was estimated at $500,000.

Besides the Loomba duo, the third Director of Rarint Partners Ltd is Anant Ghyanashyam, a resident of Vasant Vihar, New Delhi.

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All three are named as first Directors and Beneficiary Owners (BOs) of the company.

While Ghyanashyam has 34% shareholding in the company, Lt Gen Rakesh Kumar Loomba and Rahul Loomba have 33% each. All three have signed the company opening and the Mauritius bank-account opening forms.

The residential address of the Loombas, in an upscale apartment complex in Gurugram, figures at several places in the data.

According to the Memorandum of Association of Rarint Partners, the authorized capital of the company was $100,000 which consists of 1,000,000 shares of 10 cents ($0.10) each.

Records show that at the time of its inception, on December 1, 2016, a resolution was passed by the three Directors that all records of Rarint Partners Ltd would be maintained at an address in Paschim Vihar, New Delhi.

This address, records investigated show, belongs to a company called Cerule Consulting.

The bank account opening documents are listed among the ones being dispatched in connection with Rarint Partners Ltd.

Contacted by The Indian Express, Rahul Loomba responded on behalf of himself and his father. He described the third shareholder, Anant Ghyanashyam, as his business partner.

In 2016, we had conceived an idea of working in Southern Africa and went ahead in formulating a company in November 2016 and subsequently applying to open a Bank Account. However, the account with ABC Bank was never ever opened as we did not go ahead with our business plan. No payment was done for the subsequent years for the company license fees. Thereafter, in 2017, we were informed by our advisor that the company will be struck off. It is amply clear that there was neither any business nor any contract ever conducted in the said company, and therefore no question of even opening a Bank Account.

He added: Not only were we never asked about the rank or designation but more importantly, it was also not brought up by us, as officially, rank of a military or police person is never shared for security reasons, on private or business visit, unless the officer is part of an official delegation.

Loomba added that the bank had confirmed to him that Rarint Partners did not have an account with the bank.

This despite the fact that records show several invoices, such for incorporation of Rarint Partners Ltd. ($415), and for processing the bank account opening application ($345), have been sent by Aabol to one Vineet Agarwal at the Paschim Vihar address.

Besides Rarint Partners, Rakesh Kumar Loomba is also a Director with several other Indian companies and foundations.

According to Registrar of Companies (RoC) records, these are: BBV International Private Limited; Defence Welfare Housing Association; Pravasindian Foundation; Sainik Infrastructure India Limited; Indo Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Samaj Pidit Sewa Charitable Foundation and Jan Kalyan Samvad Foundation.

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Emirates, the worlds largest international airline, has launched a great offer for holiday makers planning a trip to Seychelles, Maldives and Mauritius. All Emirates customers can avail of special companion fares starting from Eur749 in Economy Class and from Eur3,399 in Business Class to the Indian Ocean islands for bookings of more than two people.

Emirates passengers can take advantage of the promotion by booking their flight on https://www.emirates.com before 16 October 2021 in Economy Class and Business Class for travel between 10 October 2021 and 30 June 2022. The offer is also available via participating travel agents. Fares are per person and blackout dates apply.

In addition, Emirates also increases flexibility on board with a unique offer for Regular seats selection. Emirates' customers will also enjoy Regular seat selection at a special price of Eur1 per seat while they book their economy class flights to the Indian Ocean Islands on emirates.com. So whether one prefers the window seat for the best views or the aisle seat for maximum flexibility, this offer ensures travellers will spend their time on an Emirates aircraft exactly how they want. This offer, for up to four passengers, is available exclusively on emirates.com and should be booked before completion of the Emirates flights booking on emirates.com and up to four days prior to the first outbound flight. The offer is valid for Economy Special and Saver branded fares from Europe to Seychelles, Maldives and Mauritius.

The Maldives

With 1,200 islands over a length of 541 miles, and only ever one resort per island, the Maldives are perfect for keeping ones distance while vacationing. Holiday makers can enjoy sunbathing on white beaches and snorkelling in the turquoise sea made even more exciting with a stay in one of the famous over-water bungalows. Information on travel entry requirements to Maldives can be found using this link. Emirates currently offers 21 weekly flights to the Maldives from Dubai with a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

The Seychelles

A visit to Seychelles includes experiences of green mountains, bustling markets and perfect postcard beaches. The beautiful island group has opened its borders again and welcomes visitors from around the globe, irrespective of their vaccination status.

Information on travel entry requirements to Seychelles can be found using this link. Emirates currently flies daily to the Seychelles from Dubai on a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

Mauritius

From bustling Grand Baie in the north to the relaxing, tree-lined strip of St Flix in the south, Mauritius is one of the best places in the world for a beach vacation.

All holiday makers, regardless of age, travelling to the sandy beaches of Mauritius are required to present a negative COVID19 PCR test certificate for a test taken within 72 hours from the last point of embarkation. Information on travel entry requirements to Mauritius can be found using this link. Emirates currently flies daily to Mauritius from Dubai on an Airbus A380 aircraft.

Travelling with EmiratesAs travel restrictions begin to ease, Emirates has safely restarted operations to more than 120 destinations within its global network and currently operates three flights from Malta to Dubai. Dubai, the airlines hub, was one of the first destinations to obtain the Safe Travel approval by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), awarding the comprehensive and effective measures taken to ensure guests health and safety.

Keeping the health and wellbeing of its passengers as top priority, Emirates has introduced a comprehensive set of measuresat every step of the customer journey. The airline has also been building on its contactless technologyoffering and has scaled up its digital verification capabilities to provide its customers even more opportunities to utilise the IATA Travel Pass.

Emirates continues to lead the industry with innovative products and services that address traveller needs during a dynamic time. The airline has taken its customer care initiatives further with even more generous and flexible booking policies,an extension of its multi-risk insurance cover,and helping loyalcustomers retain their miles and tier status.

Customers are encouraged to check their latest government travel guidelines and ensure they meet the travel requirements of their final destination. For more information onentry requirements for international visitorsand residentsreturning to Dubai visit:https://www.emirates.com/english/help/covid-19/dubai-travel-requirements/

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