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Colombo: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sri Lanka to increase flights between the two countries.

Under the MoU signed in Colombo, UAE-designated airlines Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways, and Air Arabia will increase the number of weekly flights to the country.

In addition the UAE's low-cost airline FlyDubai will also add flights to Colombo.

According to the UAE Civil Aviation authorities Sri Lanka is considering a proposal from UAE that would provide significant opportunities for tourism and trade to the country.