Highest percentage of repatriated Indians from UAE – ZAWYA

Highest percentage of repatriated Indians from UAE – ZAWYA

Highest percentage of repatriated Indians from UAE | ZAWYA MENA Edition HomeLifeArticleHighest percentage of repatriated Indians from UAE Some 125,000 Indians were flown home from the country since May 7 until the end of June    Passengers wait before boarding at Dubai International Airport, as Emirates airline resumed limited outbound passenger flights amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Dubai, UAE April 27, 2020. With more than half a million Indian nationals repatriated from around the world through the Vande Bharat Mission, the highest number was from the UAE, officials have said. Some 125,000 Indians were flown home from the country since May 7 until the end of June. According to official data released by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, a total 503,990 people have been repatriated from 137 countries. Out of this, 25 per cent boarded more than 700 flights from the UAE - primarily from Dubai and Abu Dhabi - the Indian Embassy said. Two hundred flights were operated by Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express and over 500 were chartered by companies, organisations, associations and businessmen.According to official data released by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, a total 503,990 people have