Dubai is sticking to its schedule of hosting the delayed Expo 2020 this year, despite the coronavirus having shut down global travel. The government is confident vaccination programs will be …
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Huge tailbacks on Dubai-Sharjah roads; thick fog engulfs UAE Sunday morning
Sharjah roads on Sunday. The national Met department issued a fog alert with Abu Dhabi Police reducing speed limits on key roads. According to Google Maps, huge tailbacks were reported on Sheikh …
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Bianca Andreescu’s coach reveals he was positive Covid-19 case on Abu Dhabi flight
Sylvain Bruneau has “no idea” how he may have contracted the virus, with his test result seeing a further 23 players sent into quarantine.
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Max Holloway dominates Calvin Kattar in Fight Island 7 co-main event in Abu Dhabi
Hawaii’s Max Holloway kept his MMA career on an upward trajectory with a lopsided victory over sixth-ranked Calvin Kattar in a UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi and seen by a national audience on ABC-TV.
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King, Abu Dhabi crown prince discuss ties, regional developments
His Majesty King Abdullah and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi and the deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Saturday reaffirmed the deep-rooted ties …
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UAE announces 3,407 new COVID-19 cases, 3,168 recoveries, 7 deaths
The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced that it conducted 131,262 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, …
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Iraqi musicians to enthral Sharjah
The eagerly anticipated new season of #letsmajaz is back, and set to open at the Al Majaz Amphitheatre in Sharjah on Feb.5, with a grand celebration of the rich musical traditions of Iraq.
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VIDEO: Abu Dhabi Police dismantle international gangs and seize drugs worth Dhs1 billion
Abu Dhabi Police confirmed that anti narcotics force would always be in the lookout for anyone who seeks to undermine the security of the society.
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Covid-19: Abu Dhabi tightens entry rules
This latest development is announced following the number of Covid-19 cases increasing consistently this month.
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Abu Dhabi tightens entry rules; Covid vaccine takers exempted
This latest development is announced following the number of Covid-19 cases increasing consistently this month.
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Bianca Andreescu’s Coach Sylvain Bruneau Says He Tested Positive On Australian Open’s Abu Dhabi Flight
Sylvain Bruneau, the coach of 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu, said on Saturday he tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving for the Australian Open.
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New rules for entering Abu Dhabi to come in from January 17
Planning on visiting Abu Dhabi or heading overseas to travel? The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has announced that the requirements for entering Abu Dhabi have changed, and the …
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‘High-tech security makes UAE safest country’
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the headquarters of the State Security Department in Dubai, where he hailed the …
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UAE’s tourism sector gets a shot in the arm as Israelis flock to Dubai
Despite COVID-19, up to 50,000 Israelis have been flying to Dubai since last November. The UAE is adapting to the new clientele as mutual business interests start to take off.
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3 Dubai tourist venues shut for breaking Covid safety rules
Three tourism venues have been ordered shut for not adhering to the precautionary measures to limit the spread of Covid-19. Three other establishments were also fined.The 108 other venues inspected by …
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Expo 2020 Unveils Key Pavilion in Dubai as Pandemic Surges
Organizers of Expo 2020 Dubai have unveiled the site’s signature pavilion to reporters for the first time with the event nine months away amid the raging global pandemic.
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Expo organisers prepare to hold Dubai event delayed by coronavirus
The organisers of Expo 2020 Dubai said on Saturday they are committed to hosting the event which was postponed for a year due to coronavirus, but are ready for all possible scenarios amid a new global …
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