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Abu Dhabi Ranked as World’s Top Pandemic-Resilient City Again
In recognition of its advanced and solid healthcare infrastructure, commitment and leadership, Abu Dhabi was once again recognised as the world’s top pandemic-resilient city globally by Deep Knowledge Analytics (DKA), a London-based DeepTech
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Philippines welcomes back foreign tourists for first time in two years
The Philippines welcomed back more than 200 foreign tourists on Thursday, becoming the latest Southeast Asian nation to reopen in a bid to revive a battered tourism sector after its borders shut to visitors nearly two years ago due to the
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UAE announces resumption of entry permits for those in vital sectors
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship in coordination with National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority on Monday announced the resumption of issuance of entry permits to domestic workers and workers in government,
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COVID-19: Man damages Dubai flat used as quarantine facility
A Dubai salesman has been accused of damaging a flat used as home quarantine for COVID-19 patients. The Dubai Court of First Instance heard on
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COVID-19: Nearly 50% of kids under 10 years get flu in Dubai, says new study
Almost half of students suffering from flu in the UAE are less than 10 years old, a study conducted by the Dubai Health Authority showed. This was
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Live in Dubai but work in Abu Dhabi? Here’s how residents manage their daily runs amid entry restrictions
With economic activity resuming in the UAE, one question that is doing the rounds is how residents who have to do inter-emirate runs for work on a
Read MoreExpired UAE visit visa holders have only four days to leave the country without fines
Holders of UAE visit or tourist visas expired after March 1, 2020, have only four days to leave the country or change their status without paying fines. As per the latest announcement from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
Read MoreCOVID-19: Flying out of UAE? These PCR tests are cheaper
People flying out from the UAE on certain airlines can now get their COVID-19 tests done at cheaper rates — thanks to the special packages offered by a healthcare group that has partnered with those airlines. At least three carriers —
Read MoreCOVID-19: UAE reports 612 new coronavirus cases
The UAE has confirmed 612 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 72,766. According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), the latest coronavirus patients, all of whom are in a stable condition and
Read MoreUAE reports 435 new COVID-19 cases
UAE reported 435 new coronavirus cases, one death and 113 recoveries on Wednesday. The numbers showed a sharp spike in comparison to the figures over the last month and the authorities had attributed the rise to social
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