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Coronavirus: Ramadan gatherings limited to under 10 people in Dubai

Gatherings of more than 10 people are not allowed during Ramadan according to new Dubai government guidance to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Protocols issued on Wednesday and seen by Gulf News require social distancing to be

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Reaching out to encourage Online Self-development across the Arab World

With growing restrictions on movement and social-distancing mandates encouraging more and more people to stay at home and focus inwards, the need for online tools which encourage productive self-development are on the rise. Amidst this backdrop, one

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Coronavirus or not, Dubai marks Queen’s birthday with biggest message on Burj Khalifa

For the first time in the history UK called off celebrations to mark the 94th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II due to the coronavirus lockdown. However, the UAE ensured that the birthday of friendly country’s monarch did not go

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COVID-19: Dubai's hi-tech delivery system makes 'stay-at-home' challenge easier

Tamara, one of Dubai's many foreign residents, hasn't been to a petrol station in years - a click on a smartphone app is all it takes to

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UAE to celebrate 'World Heritage Day' on April 18

The UAE will celebrate 'World Heritage Day' on April 18, supported by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation,

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Coronavirus in UAE: Dar Al Ber Society distributes over 130,000 meals to labourers

To help labourers in UAE overcome the effect of Covid-19 outbreak, Dar Al Ber Society has distribute over 130,000 meals to the labourers at various

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Coronavirus: How UAE hotels have turned into quarantine facilities

Many empty hotels in the UAE have now been transformed into quarantine facilities for asymptomatic and mildly-symptomatic coronavirus patients. This collaboration between the hospitality industry and the healthcare sector have helped free up

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Coronavirus: Field hospital at Dubai World Trade Centre with capacity to treat 3,000 COVID-19 patients opens Thursday

 UAE is fully prepared for any potential surge in coronavirus cases and has plans in place for all scenarios, officials told Gulf News on Wednesday. “The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has been converted into a field hospital with a

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Coronavirus: India to supply drug to aid UAE’s fight against COVID-19

India is fast-tracking procedures to supply hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), a drug found to be efficient in fighting COVID-19, to the UAE, a top diplomat told Gulf News. The move follows a request from the UAE government to aid the supply of the pill

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Abu Dhabi park launches #GrowAtHome campaign

Umm Al Emarat Park has launched its #GrowAtHome campaign to promote health at home while “delivering the park experience” to residents across UAE. Through the campaign, residents will have the opportunity to join online sessions on

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Health

Abu Dhabi announces new app for all healthcare services

2 weeks   ago

Umm Al Emarat Park has launched its #GrowAtHome campaign to promote health at home while “delivering the park experience” to residents

UAE: More men are now getting screened for breast cancer

3 weeks   ago

Umm Al Emarat Park has launched its #GrowAtHome campaign to promote health at home while “delivering the park experience” to residents

Flu cases surge in UAE; doctors recommend vaccination amid

1 month ago

Umm Al Emarat Park has launched its #GrowAtHome campaign to promote health at home while “delivering the park experience” to residents

UAE residents face loneliness as remote work reduces

2 months   ago

Umm Al Emarat Park has launched its #GrowAtHome campaign to promote health at home while “delivering the park experience” to residents

UAE: Long school bus commutes may lead to health risks

2 months   ago

Umm Al Emarat Park has launched its #GrowAtHome campaign to promote health at home while “delivering the park experience” to residents

Sports

UAE: 3 football players jailed, fined Dh200,000 each for

17 hours   ago

Umm Al Emarat Park has launched its #GrowAtHome campaign to promote health at home while “delivering the park experience” to residents

How UAE youngsters are chasing basketball dreams

1 week ago

Umm Al Emarat Park has launched its #GrowAtHome campaign to promote health at home while “delivering the park experience” to residents

Why six-foot-four former UAE prodigy could become a cricket

1 week ago

Umm Al Emarat Park has launched its #GrowAtHome campaign to promote health at home while “delivering the park experience” to residents