The United Arab Emirates and Israel have signed an MoU to recognize each other’s vaccination certificates, official sources have said.
The MoU is said to be part of the ongoing cooperation and coordination between the two nations to ensure recovery and emerge stronger from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The MoU was signed virtually by Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention of the UAE, and Nitzan Horowitz, Minister of Health of Israel, in the presence of a number of senior officials from both sides.
Based on this memorandum, the competent authorities in the two countries will be able to develop specific procedures ensuring the unrestricted movement of vaccinated individuals, said the sources.
This is apparently part of the efforts made by the two countries’ governments to facilitate the safe movement of travelers under the Covid-19 pandemic.
The two countries now officially have the highest rates of Covid-19 vaccinations per capita in the region.
Abdul Rahman Al Owais said the MoU comes as part of the cooperation agreement concluded by the two countries to enhance coordination in large-scale health initiatives, unify efforts, and exchange knowledge and expertise with regards to confronting global pandemics.
They have reportedly been coordinating efforts by employing digital health, AI, and innovation, besides utilizing milestones in personalized medicine while promoting healthcare in accordance with best international practices.