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Repatriation of Cypriots from UAE to Begin

Published March 4, 2026, 10:55

A flight is expected to bring 756 Cypriot citizens back from the United Arab Emirates after noon on Wednesday. This follows the return of 12 individuals from Israel and Jordan via land routes, and the return of Cypriots from Bahrain. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in contact with all Cypriots in the UAE, including permanent residents, to coordinate the repatriation process. It is not yet confirmed whether all 756 wish to return to Cyprus immediately.