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Israel, UAE on verge of 'open corridor' tourism deal for vaccinated passengers

The agreement will allow vaccinated individuals to travel freely between the two countries without the need for a coronavirus test, isolation, or any other restrictions. Meanwhile, government could open Taba border crossing into Sinai before Passover.

by  Neta Bar and Shimon Yaish
Published on  03-12-2021 12:24
Last modified: 03-12-2021 12:30
Etihad's Flight 9607 makes history after landing in IsraelAFP/Karim Sahib

UAE carrier Etihad at Ben Gurion International Airport | File photo: AFP/Karim Sahib

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In the coming days, Israel and the United Arab Emirates are expected to discuss the creation of an "open corridor" for people who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported on Friday.

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According to the report, the agreement will allow vaccinated individuals to travel freely between the two countries without the need for a coronavirus test, isolation, or any other restrictions.

The sides agreed that a shared open corridor for tourists will bolster the mutual progress already enabled by Abraham Accords and help both countries' economies.

If the agreement is authorized, the UAE will be the second country after Georgia to allow vaccinated Israelis to enter.

Meanwhile, in a further sign that the country's robust vaccination campaign was paying dividends, the Israeli government was leaning toward lifting other travel restrictions that will likely include allowing Israelis to visit the Sinai Peninsula.

If approved, the Taba border crossing could be opened as early as before the Passover holiday (March 27-April 3). It still wasn't clear whether non-vaccinated Israelis will be allowed to leave the country and return. In all likelihood, quick testing stations will be set up at the Taba crossing.

Tourism Minister Orit Farkash Hacohen said: "After the decision was made to open the skies, I think it's very important to allow people to leave [the country], not just for Israelis who are financially able to visit Seychelles but other places for the entire public."

The government is expected to decide on the matter before March 20.

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