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COVID-19: UAE announces 483 new coronavirus cases, 6 deaths
The UAE reported a further 483 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, after conducting more than 31,807 new tests, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in UAE to 8,238. The
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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
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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,
Read MoreCoronavirus 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 labour camps around the UAE. Dar Al Ber Society had formed a task force to identify the labourers
Read MoreCoronavirus: 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
Read MoreCoronavirus: 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
Read MoreCoronavirus: 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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