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Coronavirus: UAE visit, tourist visas will be valid till end of 2020

UAE visit and tourist visas held by those inside the UAE will be valid until the end of 2020, the authorities have clarified. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) said on their Twitter account that entry

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COVID-19: UAE considers imposing restrictions on these countries

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation is considering several options to restructure its cooperation and labour relations with countries refusing to receive their nationals working in the UAE private sector, an official source from the

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13 new drive-through coronavirus test centres open across UAE

Thirteen new drive-through testing facilities for Covid-19 have been opened across the UAE over the recent days. The Abu Dhabi Media Office on Thursday reported that under the directives of His Highness Sheikkh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown

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UAE combats Covid-19: Residents face deportation for breaking rules

People who repeatedly flout 'stay at home' measures and endanger others' lives are inviting harsh punishments including deportation, a

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Coronavirus: 50,000 blue collar workers in the UAE to be screened in a month

Two UAE primary healthcare providers have come forward to collaborate and screen blue collar workers to lend a helping hand to the government in

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COVID-19: Dh1,000 fine for tossing masks, gloves on road in UAE

Police have confirmed that they will slap fines against people who throw their used face masks and gloves on the road. In a statement issued

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COVID-19: 300 new coronavirus cases reported in UAE on Wednesday

The UAE reported 300 new cases of coronavirus, on Wednesday, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 2,659. The information was announced by the Ministry of Health and Prevention. In a press conference held on

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Over 5,300kg of expired cake, ingredients seized from UAE factory

A factory found repacking up to 5,321kg of expired food items has been shut down by the Ras Al Khaimah Municipality. Munther bin Shekar Al Zaabi, director-general, RAK Municipality, said they were tipped off about the violating

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Combating Covid-19: Drive-through coronavirus testing centre opens in Dubai; 5 more to open soon

Al Futtaim Health has opened a drive-through Covid-19 testing station in Dubai, with five more set to open soon. The first station at Festival City does between 100 and 200 tests for Al Futtaim Group employees and eligible residents. Once all six

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Covid-19 wrap from UAE: 210 new cases reported; airlines to fly special flights; suspension of residents' entry extended; private tuition banned

Here's a round-up of all the latest developments you need to be aware of: UAE confirms 210 new coronavirus cases on Thursday The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Thursday announced 210 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus. The

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Health

Abu Dhabi announces new app for all healthcare services

2 weeks   ago

Here's a round-up of all the latest developments you need to be aware of: UAE confirms 210 new coronavirus cases on Thursday The UAE

UAE: More men are now getting screened for breast cancer

3 weeks   ago

Here's a round-up of all the latest developments you need to be aware of: UAE confirms 210 new coronavirus cases on Thursday The UAE

Flu cases surge in UAE; doctors recommend vaccination amid

1 month ago

Here's a round-up of all the latest developments you need to be aware of: UAE confirms 210 new coronavirus cases on Thursday The UAE

UAE residents face loneliness as remote work reduces

2 months   ago

Here's a round-up of all the latest developments you need to be aware of: UAE confirms 210 new coronavirus cases on Thursday The UAE

UAE: Long school bus commutes may lead to health risks

2 months   ago

Here's a round-up of all the latest developments you need to be aware of: UAE confirms 210 new coronavirus cases on Thursday The UAE

Sports

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

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Here's a round-up of all the latest developments you need to be aware of: UAE confirms 210 new coronavirus cases on Thursday The UAE

How UAE youngsters are chasing basketball dreams

1 week ago

Here's a round-up of all the latest developments you need to be aware of: UAE confirms 210 new coronavirus cases on Thursday The UAE

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

1 week ago

Here's a round-up of all the latest developments you need to be aware of: UAE confirms 210 new coronavirus cases on Thursday The UAE