Why does Emirates fly to Russia?

Dubai is part of the United Arab Emirates, which hasn't condemned Russia for the war in Ukraine or imposed sanctions against the country. Al Maktoum said Emirates' services to Russia serve to link up people between the country and the UAE. We're connecting people between the two countries, Al Maktoum told CNBC.



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Emirates is an airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The airline is a subsidiary of The Emirates Group, which is wholly owned by the government of Dubai's Investment Corporation of Dubai.

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Russians are granted an entry visa upon arrival at all entry points to the UAE for 30 days for the first time and renewable for one time only for another 30 days as per the UAE regulations, he said. The UAE extends a warm welcome to tourists and investors from diverse nations, including Russia.

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Dubai-owned Emirates is one of few major airlines to continue its direct flight service to Russia as other carriers cease operations over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Still, the United Arab Emirates has been reluctant to take sides in the ongoing war, and has so far resisted sanctioning Moscow.

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Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air India and Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Cargo, and most Chinese carriers have continued to fly over and to Russia.

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