ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates announced on Monday that citizens and residents are allowed to travel to specific destinations from June 23, state news agency WAM reported. The announcement was made in a joint statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management. The statement also said that the categories of people along with the approved destinations would be announced at a later date. Additionally, the UAE will facilitate travel in line with all the appropriate precautionary and preventative measures in the face of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The statement mentioned that guidelines and procedures for travelers will be also announced and must be adhered to by both UAE citizens and residents before they travel, during their stay abroad and on their return to the UAE. The joint statement added that the announcement came following thorough evaluations by the competent authorities of the successful preventative measures currently in place and the recent positive developments.