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RwandAir to transport cargo only to Dubai over UAE flight ban

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Rwanda’s national carrier RwandAir will only operate cargo flights from Kigali to Dubai following an extended ban by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to passengers from several countries. PHOTO | FILE

By  Ange Iliza

Rwanda’s national carrier RwandAir will only operate cargo flights from Kigali to Dubai following an extended ban by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to passengers from several countries, including Kenya and Uganda.

However, the airline will continue to transport passengers leaving Dubai.

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