Emirates airline, Dubai Health Authority launch full digital certification of COVID-19 test results

Emirates airline, Dubai Health Authority launch full digital certification of COVID-19 test results

Dubai is one of first cities with full digital verification of traveller COVID-19 records Dubai: Emirates airline and Dubai Health Authority (DHA) have started to implement full digital verification of COVID-19 medical records related to testing and vaccination for travellers in the UAE. Emirates' passengers who have undertaken a PCR test in Dubai can choose to check-in without presenting their physical COVID-19 PCR test report. Those who have received their COVID-19 vaccination at a DHA health centre in Dubai can, together with their COVID-19 PCR test results, have their documents synchronised during flight check-in. The new streamlined verification procedures will enable secure and faster processing times for customers departing from Dubai International Airport. The information will then be matched-up with the entry requirements of the destination. Emirates will only process relevant information specifically related to COVID-19 entry requirements of the traveller's destination. Once check-in formalities are completed, information related to COVID-19 medical records will be immediately discarded from Emirates' systems. "This initiative is in line with the government's vision - we are delighted to take this step within the aviation sector to cooperate with DHA in linking our systems together," said Adel Al Redha, Chief Operating Officer for Emirates airline.