As efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic continue across the UAE, Emirates Airlines has updated its travel requirements and policies for all passengers arriving in Dubai.

According to its updated regulations published on its official website, the airline has noted that all passengers flying to Dubai will be required to present a negative PCR test result at the time of departure. The PCR test must have a validity of no more than 72 hours at the time of departure for the flight. The advisory also stated that the new measures will come into effect from January 31, 2021.

The airline has introduced the new regulations in line with the updated guidelines implemented by Dubai authorities on Wednesday.

"All passengers arriving into Dubai from any point of origin (GCC countries included) must hold a negative PCR test certificate, for which the test must be taken no more than 72 hours prior to time of departure," the airline said in its advisory.

The airline has also stated that all UAE nationals travelling to Dubai are exempted from the updated travel rules. However, they will have to undergo a PCR test on their arrival at the Dubai airport.

In addition, Dubai authorities have mandated passengers arriving into the emirate from certain countries to take another PCR test on their arrival at the airport (DXB).

Meanwhile, the airline has called on the passengers to comply with all necessary entry requirements of their destination country while transiting through Dubai. They have been advised to follow the precautionary measures in line with the ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.