Dubai has introduced a raft of new measures, ranging from shutting down pubs and bars and cracking down on private parties, to testing incoming passengers more aggressively.
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Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club, Tatarstan Judo Federation team up to promote sport in emirate
Nikolaev met top officials from the Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club, when they discussed plans to establish joint training camps.
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UAE spies monitored Michelle Obama, Sheikha Moza emails: Report
UAE spies hacked devices belonging to Qatar’s royal family and intercepted private communications between then-US First Lady Michelle Obama and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, according to a …
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UAE hired hackers to spy on Qatar: Report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) established an electronic spy network that included “former members of the US National Security Agency, with the aim of spying on Qatar”, The New York Times reported.
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Pakisthan, UAE agree to boost ties
In a phone call, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan agreed to boost bilateral ties.
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Dubai Aims to Vaccinate All Eligible Adults By End of Year
Dubai plans to vaccinate all eligible adults by the end of the year, as the Middle East business hub uses a variety of shots and movement restrictions to contain the coronavirus.
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Dr. Amer Sharif, Head of Dubai’s COVID-19 Command, on Vaccination Goals, Health-Economy Balance
Dr. Amer Sharif, Head of Dubai’s COVID-19 Command & Control Centre, discusses the UAE’s goal to vaccinate half its population by the end of March and the entire population by 4Q, the ability of its …
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Dubai to vaccinate 100% of eligible adults for coronavirus by end of year
“We are planning for 100% of eligible adults by the end of the fourth quarter of this year,” Amer Sharif, the head of Dubai’s Covid-19 Command and Control Centre, said in an interview with Bloomberg …
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Dubai’s Emirates to only carry Kuwaiti nationals on flights to the country
Dubai carrier Emirates will not be accepting any non-Kuwaiti national passengers on flights from the emirate to Kuwait. The directive is effective from February 7 until February 20, 2021, the carrier …
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New restrictions for Dubai flyers effective today; Denmark lifts ban on UAE flights
In a separate announcement, the UAE’s embassy in Denmark confirmed that the suspension on flights arriving from the UAE is to be lifted effective February 7. However, travellers …
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UAE’s human touch shines in fight against Covid-19
Global Conference of Human Fraternity hails country’s role in upholding co-existence and universal brotherhood.
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UAE citizenship: Can I become an Emirati as my wife remains Indian?
Question: I am an Indian expat who has been living in the UAE for the last 25 years. I want to apply for the UAE citizenship scheme announced recently. However, my wife is not interested and wants to …
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Denmark lifts ban on flights from UAE
The UAE Embassy in Copenhagen has confirmed that the authorities in Denmark have lifted the ban on all incoming flights from the UAE, effective Sunday, February 7. Among the new rules in place that …
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Denmark suspends its temporary ban on UAE flights
Denmark has announced the suspension of its temporary ban on flights from the UAE, effective Sunday. All passengers must present a negative coronavirus test no older than 24 hours before boarding a …
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Pakistan, UAE agree to continue working closely for enhancing bilateral ties
Pakistan and United Arab Emirates have agreed to continue working closely for enhancing bilateral ties as well as cooperation in multilateral organizations. The understanding to this effect was …
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Abu Dhabi introduces new COVID-19 restrictions
Amidst the rising cases in the UAE, Abu Dhabi has introduced some new COVID-19 restrictions. Per The National, malls, gyms, […] …
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In pictures: Landmarks across UAE, region turn red for Hope Probe’s imminent arrival to Mars
Several structures and buildings across the UAE and the Arab World donned a red hue in anticipation of the UAE Hope Probe’s expected arrival to Mars on February 9. All Etisalat buildings in the …
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