The surge has spilled into Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Pakistan is also struggling to contain a third wave of infections.
No more work from home for UAE federal government employees from May 16
FAHR also announced that unvaccinated employees will be required to undergo mandatory PCR testing every week at their own expense.
Dhs50,000 fine for gatherings during Eid in Dubai
The police added that a fine of Dhs50,000 will be applied on those who do not abide by the decisions related to preventing gatherings of more than five persons in one place, or during parties in homes …
Dubai: JLT tower residents sweat it out without AC
Residents of a high-rise building in Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) area are sweating it out in the heat after their air-conditioning has been disconnected over non-payment of dues.Around 200 …
Eid Al Fitr in UAE: Gatherings, parties could lead to spike in Covid-19 cases
The UAE is starting to bend the Covid-19 curve, but with Eid Al Fitr coming up, irresponsible get-togethers could easily turn the recovery graph upside down, medical experts have warned. The country’s …
UAE: Residents rush back before travel entry ban goes into effect on May 12
UAE residents are shelving their plans to travel to Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka in light of an entry ban on travellers from the four South Asian countries announced by the UAE on Monday …
Pakistan Super League unlikely to resume in UAE due to COVID-19 travel ban
The PCB was in talks with the Emirates Cricket Board to seek permission from the UAE government to hold the remaining 20 matches of the PSL in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from June 1.
Pink Caravan furthers movement to safeguard women against breast cancer in UAE
The clinic has been conducting follow-up tests since January 2021, and 100 women out of 661 have been tested so far.
Dubai records strongest demand growth in 18 months
A purchasing managers’ survey revealed that during April, Dubai’s non-oil private sector showed a speedier rebound as business conditions …
Dubai: JLT tower residents sweat it out without AC in summer heat
Residents of a high-rise building in Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) area are sweating it out in the heat after their air-conditioning has been disconnected over non-payment of dues. Around 200 …
UAE: Residents rush back before travel entry ban goes into effect
UAE residents are shelving their plans to travel to Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka in light of an entry ban on travellers from the four South Asian countries announced by the UAE on Monday …
India-UAE travel suspension: New rules for charter flights
As per new regulations, a single India-UAE ticket on board a private jet could cost anything between Dh22,000 to Dh25,000.
COVID-19: UAE to bar travellers from Bangladesh, Pak, Nepal
The United Arab Emirates UAE said it will bar entry of travellers from Bangladesh Pakistan Nepal and Sri Lanka from May 12 amid a sudden surge in COVID-19 i …
Eid Al Fitr in UAE: Three days of free parking in Sharjah
Paid parking zones in Sharjah will be free to use on the three days of Eid Al Fitr.The parking will be free on (Islamic month) Shawwal 1, 2 and 3. This means that if the crescent moon is spotted on …
In Covid-19 clampdown, UAE bars travel from Pakistan, three other states
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will bar entry for travelers from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka starting Wednesday, as part of measures to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemi …
Dubai: Eid Al Fitr prayer timings, Covid safety rules announced
Eid prayers will be held in Dubai with all Covid safety precautions in place, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) in Dubai announced on Monday.Eid musallas across Dubai …
Covid in Dubai: Eid gatherings of more than 5 banned; Dh50,000 fine for hosts
Gatherings of more than five people are banned in Dubai, a top police official has announced. The host of such gatherings will be fined Dh50,000, and each guest, Dh15,000. This came as the Dubai …