Municipality beefs up inspection in eateries, salons, laundries, gyms amid spike in cases Dubai: As many as 18 commercial establishments in Dubai were shut on Monday, in one of the biggest crackdowns …
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The UAE is on track to have half its population vaccinated by the end of March
More than 1.8 million people in the UAE have already received the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine — more than quadruple the per capita vaccination rate in the U.S.
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UAE: Foggy weather causes spike in flu cases
There has been a significant rise in visits by patients complaining of runny nose, sore throat and cough for the past one week, doctors in the UAE have said.The count has gone up as mercury levels …
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UAE: Sheikh Mohamed restructures Etihad Aviation Group board
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, has issued a …
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UAE weather: Brace for more foggy mornings this week
UAE residents will wake up to , the weather agency has warned.
Following heavy fog that affected visibility all over the UAE on Sunday, the National Centre of Meteorology noted that fog and mis …
UAE visa exemption to be delayed due to high COVID infection rates
The almost five month delay comes as Israeli officials discuss further restrictions on flights into and out of the country.
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UAE: Compulsory Covid tests every 7 days for more employees
Employees of outsourced and public services companies contracted by UAE federal government entities must conduct a PCR test every seven days. The test is compulsory for employees working on a …
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UAE: Boy without licence crashes car, dad to pay compensation
Civil Court has ordered an Arab man to pay Dh2,500 to another Gulf national as compensation for the damage his minor son caused to the plaintiff’s car. Court records showed the complainant moved the …
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Dubai’s Property Glut Could Mean Two More Years of Price Drop
Dubai home prices will likely extend declines this year and next as the market works to clear an oversupply that’s been a drag on values since 2014, according to property broker JLL.
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Sharjah: 60% accidents caused by tailgating
About 60 per cent of minor accidents reported in Sharjah were caused by failure to leave space between vehicles — a practice known as tailgating. The emirate reported 24,400 minor traffic accidents in …
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Lender FAB buoys Abu Dhabi as most major Gulf markets rise
Most major stock markets in the Gulf traded higher early on Monday, with the Abu Dhabi index leading the gains boosted by its top lender First Abu Dhabi Bank.
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Cryptocurrency is digital gold
Gold replacement, hedge instrument and unparalleled medium of exchange; Bitcoin’s meteoric rise through the eyes of Arab ‘whale’ Khurram Shroff.
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UAE shows ‘resilience’ as real estate market sees signs of recovery – JLL
Real estate consultants say UAE has proved its ‘resilience, growth, competitiveness and liveability’ amid ongoing coronavirus crisis …
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UAE: 18 shops shut in Dubai for violating Covid rules
Authorities in Dubai are continuing to ramp up Covid safety inspections, as the UAE continued to record its highest numbers of new Covid cases yet this week. As many as 18 establishments were ordered …
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Covid-19: Sharjah private school teachers asked to take PCR test every 14 days
The employees who received two doses of vaccine against Covid-19 are excluded from the mandatory nasal swab test.
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Sharjah: Staff at private educational institutions must pay for mandatory PCR test every 14 days
An exception will be made for those employees who have received both the doses of the vaccine, or those who have a medical condition that exempts them from taking the jab.
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Escaping Coronavirus Lockdowns, Tourists Flock To Dubai
As much of the world tightens lockdowns to stem coronavirus, Dubai has flung its doors open, branding itself as a sunny, quarantine-free escape — despite a sharp rise in cases. While mask-wearing and …
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