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Coronavirus: Places of worship in UAE to remain closed for now
Places of worship in the UAE will continue to remain closed for the time being, a senior Dubai government official said on Thursday. The decision of the authorities is to keep the places of worship closed for the time being, said Dr Omar Al
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New clinics to collect plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients in UAE
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on Wednesday announced the launch of three clinics to collect convalescent plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients, revealing that one patient can donate three dosages, which can save two to three lives. Dr Younis
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3 days of paid Eid Al Fitr holidays for private sector workers in UAE
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has declared on Wednesday that the period from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3 for the year 1441 shall be a paid holidays for all workers in private sector establishments, institutions and
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COVID-19: UAE announces 680 new coronavirus cases, 3 deaths and 577 recoveries
UAE announced 680 new coronavirus cases in a press briefing on Monday. The Ministry of Health and Prevention also announced 577 recoveries. The
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Eid Al Fitr 2020 holidays announced
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources in the UAE announced on Monday that Eid Al Fitr will be marked by days off for public sector
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Coronavirus: Over 60s in UAE ask for a designated hour at malls to shop and exercise
Dubai: Lori Dorman is a 60-plus British national running a business in Dubai. For the last 67 days, she has self-isolated herself and keeping in mind
Read MoreCOVID-19: UAE announces 553 new coronavirus cases, 9 deaths and 265 recoveries
Another 553 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UAE, pushing the total number of COVID-19 infections to 16,793, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Friday. Deaths Nine more deaths from the novel virus have been
Read MoreCOVID-19: UAE reports 502 new infections, 8 deaths
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has reported 502 new COVID-19 infections, with 8 new deaths on Thursday. The new numbers bring the country’s total infections to 16,240 and 165 deaths. The ministry said that 213 coronavirus patients have
Read MoreCOVID-19: Flydubai starts selling tickets for regular flights to India and Pakistan
Dubai: Dubai-based low-cost carrier flydubai has started selling tickets for regular passenger flights to Pakistan and India, along with other international destinations, with effect from May 21. Gulf News has learnt that the sale of
Read MoreResidents of fire-hit Abbco tower in Sharjah hope to salvage belongings
Weary tenants of fire-hit Abbco Tower in Al Nahda gathered around the cordon to see the destruction the morning after Tuesday night’s blaze. They showed up after being put up in hotels overnight or having stayed with relatives, friends or
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