The agreement hands a lifeline to the slow-selling aircraft, in service for just 10 years, and rescues one of Europe's most visible industrial symbols overseas.
The announcement to suspend flights came two days after Tunisian government officials said the UAE had banned Tunisian woman from flying to or transiting through its territory.
Fierce competition, US travel restrictions and currency devaluations are a key factor hitting the airline's profits.
The security measures are similar to what the US and UK recently introduced, but does not bar passengers from taking electronic devices on board.
Emirates officials said all 282 passengers and 18 crew on board were safely evacuated from the burning EK521 flight.
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