Muscat: The officials from the Sultanate and UAE inspected the land border between the two countries and discussed a number of issues to facilitate the smooth flow of commercial traffic and the transit of travellers.
The meeting reviewed the joint coordination mechanism between the Omani and Emirati sides, the process of facilitating the transit of travellers, especially in light of exceptional circumstances and precautionary measures to curb the emerging Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, in addition to discussing the direct coordination mechanism for the stage of recovery from the pandemic.
Lt Colonel Saeed bin Saleh al Siyabi, Director of Customs of the Buraimi Police and Khalifa bin Hamad al Shamsi, Director of the Land Ports Department at the General Authority for Ports, Borders and Free Zones Security in the Emirates led the meeting from both sides.
Oman reopened land borders with neighbouring countries allowing Omanis and residents to cross the borders for work purposes.
However, it is mandatory for residents to provide proof of work from the employer at the border checkpoints.
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