Turkish Airlines announced that it will resume its Istanbul-Dubai flights from June 8, reestablishing an important air connection between Turkey and the UAE.

In a statement shared on social media, Turkish Ambassador to the UAE Lutfullah Goktas said Turkish Airlines was “meeting in the skies over the United Arab Emirates in June” and expressed excitement over reconnecting with passengers in the country, The Caspian Post reports, citing Gulf news.

“We are delighted to share this important development with our brothers and sisters in the UAE and our dear citizens living there. Hello again, UAE!” Goktas said.