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Phase 3 clinical trial of COVID-19 inactivated vaccine kicks off in Abu Dhabi
The world’s first WHO-listed Phase 3 clinical trial of the COVID-19 inactivated vaccine has begun in Abu Dhabi, with Department of Health-Abu Dhabi Chairman Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Hamed being the first to participate in the trial,
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All passengers to Dubai must hold COVID-19 negative PCR test
All inbound passengers to Dubai, including those transiting via the emirate, must hold COVID-19 negative PCR test report with immediate effect, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) announced on Sunday. The real-time reverse transcription
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COVID-19: UAE reports 2 deaths, 473 new coronavirus cases
The UAE has reported another 473 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of confirmed infections to 54,050, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Friday. Two more deaths from the novel virus
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Air India Express tickets for UAE-India go on sale at 2pm
Sale of tickets for UAE-India flights between July 15 and 31 under the Vande Bharath Mission begins at 2pm today, the Indian Consulate in Dubai
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K9 COVID sniffers: UAE to use dogs to detect coronavirus
UAE’s Ministry of Interior successfully completed trials that used K9 police dogs to detect coronavirus cases, state news agency WAM
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India bars UAE-based private jets from flying Indians back to UAE
India has revoked landing permits issued to UAE-based private jets flying Indian expatriates stuck back home in India, days after also stopping UAE
Read MoreUAE reports 532 coronavirus cases, 993 recoveries
The UAE has announced the detection of 532 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, taking the total coronavirus infections in the country to 52,600, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Tuesday. Two more deaths from the novel
Read MoreUAE orders government shake-up as coronavirus hits economy
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a broad government restructuring on Sunday for more "agile and swift" decision-making amid the coronavirus pandemic, merging government entities and appointing new economy and industry
Read MoreMore Indian flights from UAE announced, Air India Express bookings open this evening
India has announced nine more repatriation flights from the UAE, ticket sales for which wil open later today (July 3). Air India Express will operate these flights under the Vande Bharat Mission to south Indian cities
Read MoreUAE: Permit needed for citizens, residents to travel abroad
Residents and citizens will be allowed to travel abroad only if they fall into certain categories and after they have obtained a permit for travel. Salem Al Zaabi, acting chief of state for emergency, crisis and disaster in the UAE, announced
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