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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 employees. The break will be from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3 as per the Islamic calendar. Exact dates
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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 all the movement restrictions in place for residents above 60 years for the coronavirus, the only
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COVID-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
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COVID-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
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COVID-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
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Residents 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
Read MoreCOVID-19: Sharjah-based Air Arabia opens regular flight bookings from June 1
In a surprise move, Air Arabia, a Sharjah-based low-cost airline, has opened regular passenger flight bookings on its online reservation portal with effect from June 1. The airline had earlier mentioned on its website that the flights are
Read MoreCoronavirus UAE: Children can now be vaccinated in cars
Abu Dhabi: The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, has recently launched the mobile vaccination e-clinic service to provide vaccines for children while they are in their parents’ vehicles. This will prevent exposure for the
Read MoreCOVID-19: UAE announces 462 new cases
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has reported 462 new cases of coronavirus, as well as the recovery of 187 patients and the death of 9 cases on Tuesday (May 5, 2020). It's one of the highest number of recoveries reported by the country. The total
Read MoreExpo 2020 Dubai postponement confirmed, two-thirds threshold surpassed
The postponement of Expo 2020 Dubai to 1 October 2021 – 31 March 2022 is set to be approved by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), with the change of dates having already surpassed the required two-thirds threshold, it was
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