Combating coronavirus: Parents relieved as students stranded abroad set to return to UAE

Combating coronavirus: Parents relieved as students stranded abroad set to return to UAE

UAE government has announced that starting June 1, residents stranded abroad can return to the country.. "I can't thank the UAE government and authorities enough for letting me back home.. Many children who were pursuing higher education abroad got stranded after UAE and other countries imposed air travel ban.. And parents in the UAE have been desperately waiting for them to return home.. "It is big relief for us," said Gopal Chandak, Sakshi's father who is based in Dubai.. I kept telling my daughter that it is a great life experience for her," said Chandak.. I was lucky enough that a family friend accommodated and provided for me in these months.. I'm super excited to return home, and spend time with my loved ones," said Sakshi.. "My daughter got approval from ICA today and she will be flying back to Dubai on June 02 from Toronto," Sharma told Khaleej Times.. Akarshi Sharma is second year student at university of Toronto.. "Like so many other parents, we were also worried about her health and safety.. We have been chasing approval from ICA, which we received on Sunday.. Dr Sheetal Vaidaya whose son is in Nottingham Trent University says though her son