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3-day salary cut for federal government employees breaking COVID-19 rules in workplace
Authorities have issued a stern warning to employees in the federal government, reminding them that hefty penalties will be applied if they break preventive measures against COVID-19. The Federal Authority for Human Resources (FAHR) reiterated
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COVID-19: Man damages Dubai flat used as quarantine facility
A Dubai salesman has been accused of damaging a flat used as home quarantine for COVID-19 patients. The Dubai Court of First Instance heard on Monday that the 31-year-old Pakistani defendant had damaged the apartment in Al Warsan area of Dubai
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COVID-19: Nearly 50% of kids under 10 years get flu in Dubai, says new study
Almost half of students suffering from flu in the UAE are less than 10 years old, a study conducted by the Dubai Health Authority showed. This was the first in-depth study conducted on over 30,000 confirmed influenza cases in Dubai from
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Live in Dubai but work in Abu Dhabi? Here’s how residents manage their daily runs amid entry restrictions
With economic activity resuming in the UAE, one question that is doing the rounds is how residents who have to do inter-emirate runs for work on a
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Expired UAE visit visa holders have only four days to leave the country without fines
Holders of UAE visit or tourist visas expired after March 1, 2020, have only four days to leave the country or change their status without
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COVID-19: Flying out of UAE? These PCR tests are cheaper
People flying out from the UAE on certain airlines can now get their COVID-19 tests done at cheaper rates — thanks to the special packages
Read MoreCOVID-19: UAE reports 612 new coronavirus cases
The UAE has confirmed 612 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 72,766. According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), the latest coronavirus patients, all of whom are in a stable condition and
Read MoreIndian 'tree hugger' who taught UAE residents how to grow a free garden bids adieu
Indian expat Rajender Kumar Bishnoi, better known as the tree hugger, is all set to return to his homeland after gifting away thousands of trees and plants he had nurtured over the years in the UAE. The 56-year-old Dubai resident, who prides
Read MoreLOL doll furore: Sharjah Child Safety Dept has warning for parents
In response to several parents’ reactions on social media to hidden sexualised messaging targeted at young children on a widely-popular brand of toy dolls, the Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family
Read MoreUAE reports 435 new COVID-19 cases
UAE reported 435 new coronavirus cases, one death and 113 recoveries on Wednesday. The numbers showed a sharp spike in comparison to the figures over the last month and the authorities had attributed the rise to social
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