It was found that when it comes to Covid detection, the sensitivity of K9 dogs was 89 per cent, higher than RT-PCR at 73 per cent.
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From the verge of depression: Indian expat in UAE shares his journey of becoming a ‘celeb’ poet
Dubai: An Urdu poet from India living in the UAE feels more should be done to promote the love for poetry, especially in mother tongues and local languages of diverse populations. Amaan Haider Zaidi, …
2,123 new coronavirus cases reported in UAE
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that 2,123 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 596,017. The Ministry stressed in a statement that …
Villas continue to lead Dubai property market out of price slump in May
New research indicates that Dubai residential values have risen by up to 5.4% so far this year Average residential property prices in Dubai have increased by up to 5.4 percent so far in 2021 following …
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Abu Dhabi: Those With Expired Visa Can Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee announced that those with expired residency or entry visas are now eligible for free COVID-19 vaccine.The committee explained that the move is aimed …
UAE leaders greet Philippine president on Independence Day
The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a message of congratulations to President Rodrigo Duterte of the …
UAE: RAK Police open new Customer Happiness Centre
It will push towards reaching zero references at the headquarters of the Police General Command in the future.
UAE: Dubai’s foreign trade grew 10% in Q1, says Sheikh Hamdan
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai revealed on Saturday that Dubai’s foreign trade grew by 10% in the first quarter of 2021. According to a tweet, Dubai’s …
Dubai Diaries: Life in an elevator
In the small Kerala town where I grew up, buildings were rarely over three stories tall, so when I moved to Dubai I was constantly fascinated by the high-rise towers. Even twenty years ago, when I …
Dubai: Cycling tracks, pedestrian paths to come up around Expo 2020 Dubai bus stations
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has endorsed a project for integrated transport and flexible mobility around 9 Expo 2020 bus stations. “The project includes the enhancement and implementation of …
Dubai Scholars cements its educational leadership position
Dubai Scholars is opening a new addition in September 2021. By doing this, the school is reversing the trend in a worldwide economic contraction while cementing its leadership position in the …
Dubai’s non-oil external trade grows 10% to Dh354 billion in Q1 2021
Dubai’s foreign trade this quarter touched Dh354.4 billion growing 10 per centt from Dh323 billion in the corresponding period in 2020, and 5 per cent compared to Q1 2019. This reflects a rapid return …
Dubai to make Expo 2020 bus stations more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly
What happens to flagship structures after Expo 2020 Dubai? Dubai: Dubai’s Expo 2020 route bus stations are set to become more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly with improvements ranging from wider paths …
LIC Housing Finance Ltd makes loans attractive for GCC NRIs
LIC Housing Finance Ltd (LIC HFL) is one of the largest housing finance companies in India, with a key objective of providing long-term finance to individuals for the purchase or construction of a …
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Central Bank of UAE issues guidances for financial institutions on anti-money laundering and combatting financing of terrorism
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) issued two new guidances on anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) for its licensed financial institutions (LFIs) on suspicious …
UAE: Who will own your cryptocurrency after you die?
Experts reveal everything you need to know about passing down and inheriting digital assets.
UAE: Vaccinated GCC tourists can travel to Switzerland without pre-travel tests, quarantine-free from June 28
All fully-vaccinated travellers from the GCC, including the UAE, can travel to Switzerland quarantine-free, Khaleej Times has learnt. Furthermore, those who have taken the European Medical Agency (EMA …