Crowded New Year’s Eve (NYE) parties in Sharjah are banned, and violators will be issued hefty fines, the police have announced. Gatherings must be socially distanced, with at least a four-metre gap …
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NYE in UAE: Police patrols to ease traffic in Sharjah
Several police patrols will hit Sharjah streets on New Year’s Eve (NYE) to ensure smooth traffic flow. Officers will also ensure that revellers adhere to all Covid safety measures specified by the …
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NYE in UAE: Sharjah Police announce truck ban
Trucks will be banned in Sharjah’s Khor Fakkan from 5pm on Thursday, December 31, till 3am on January 1, 2021, the police have announced.On New Year, trucks will be banned in Khor Fakkan from 5pm till …
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Abu Dhabi aims to break two Guinness World Records in NYE
Abu Dhabi is set to break two Guinness World Records lasting an astounding 35 minutes.The New Year’s Eve (NYE) fireworks display, a part of Sheikh Zayed Festival, will light up the night sky over Al …
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Piles of porn CDs seized in Sharjah Police crackdown
Huge piles of pornographic CDs were recently seized in a series of raids and inspections in Sharjah, a top official from the emirate’s police said. Gangs were caught making several copies of the CDs …
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Special Report: UAE Emerges as Hub for Companies Helping Venezuela Avoid U.S. Oil Sanctions
In June, the United States imposed sanctions on half a dozen oil tankers managed by established shipping firms. It was a major escalation of American attempts to choke off Venezuela’s oil trade.
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UAE public schools to reopen on January 3 with two weeks of e-learning
The Ministry of Education said it would issue further updates depending on the development of the Covid-19 situation …
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UAE resident wins Dh2 million; ends ‘difficult’ Covid year on happy note
UAE resident and Chinese native Wei Wei emerged the only winner to claim a “second-tier rollover prize” of Dh2 million in the Mahzooz draw. Wei Wei said she will use her win to pay for her son’s …
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UAE announces 1,506 new COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths
The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced that it conducted 153,157 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, …
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Sharjah tap water fit to drink, meets WHO standards
The Sharjah Electricity, Gas and Water Authority (SEWGA) ensures that the drinking water it supplies to residents conforms to the standards of the World Health Organisation (WHO), a top official has …
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Check out Abu Dhabi Police’s brand new uniforms
Policemen in Abu Dhabi will don new uniforms starting January 1, 2021. Major-General Khalifa Mohammed Al Khaili, Director of Finance and Services Sector, Abu Dhabi Police, said three new uniform …
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UAE announces first paid holiday of 2021 for private, public sectors
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation on Tuesday announced that Friday, January 1, 2021, will be an official paid holiday for all public and private sector employees on the occasion …
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UAE car sales set to reach 2019 level in 2022-23, say industry executives
The UAE’s automobile sector is steadily shifting gears to pick up speed and is likely to reach 2019 level in 2022 or a year later after slumping 30 per cent this year, say industry executives. Hit by …
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Turkish Airlines resumes flights from UAE
Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s national flag carrier, has resumed flights from the UAE, scheduling seven flights per week with wide body aircrafts.
The airline recommenced its operations from Dubai …
$400 for a Five Guys meal? Welcome to New Year’s Eve in Dubai
The highlight of New Year celebrations in Dubai is the fireworks display at Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building — but expect to pay thousands of dollars for a front-row seat …
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Dubai Aims to Vaccinate 70% of Population by End 2021: Reuters
Dubai aims to vaccinate 70% of its population with the coronavirus shot developed by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE by the end of next year, Reuters reported, citing a health official.
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Dubai aims to inoculate 70% of population with Pfizer vaccine in 2021
Dubai is planning to inoculate 70% of its population with the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer and BioNTech by the end of 2021, in a campaign free of charge for citizens and residents, a health …
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