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Downgraded UAE students can soon expect new A-Level results after policy U-turn
Students globally, including those in the UAE, whose A-Level results were downgraded will soon receive new results — restored to predicted grades — Cambridge International said on Monday. It follows widespread criticism about grades
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COVID-19: 30% capacity for Abu Dhabi cinemas
Cinemas in Abu Dhabi have reopened to the public with strict precautionary measures against COVID-19, Abu Dhabi media office announced on Monday. The new safety rules require cinema halls not to exceed 30 per cent of their capacity, applying
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UAE extends grace period for residency violators
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has announced the extension of the grace period granted to residency violators for another three months, along with fine exemptions. Major General Saeed Rakan Al Rashidi, Director General
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UAE residents can now fly back without permit, says Air India Express in revised travel advisory
The Indian budget airline Air India Express on Friday revised a travel advisory issued to Dubai-bound passengeers yesterday, saying that as per the
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COVID-19: UAE reports 330 cases of coronavirus
The UAE’s total coronavirus infections have jumped to 63,819 as another 330 people tested positive for the deadly virus in the past 24 hours,
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Woman who lured men on dating app in Dubai dies while escaping arrest
A woman who blackmailed several men in a dating app scam plunged to her death from a Dubai hotel when she tried to escape police arrest. According
Read MoreUAE holiday: Hijri holiday to fall on August 23
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced that Sunday August 23 will be the first day of Muḥarram for Islamic year 1442. Accordingly, Sunday will be the Hijri New Year's holiday for federal goverment, and
Read MoreIndian expat from Kerala found dead in Dubai
A 40-year-old Indian expat was found dead in his room in Dubai on Sunday, the younger brother and cousin of the deceased told. The deceased Indian expat was identified as Shaji Alathum Kandiyil. He lived in Deira and owned a small jewellery
Read MoreCOVID-19: UAE reports 246 new cases
The UAE reported 246 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 63,212. The Ministry of Health and Prevention announced that no new fatalities were reported over the past 24 hours,
Read MoreDubai issues guidelines for reopening of universities
Anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19 at university in Dubai must be isolated instantly and referred for a PCR test, the newly released ‘Protocols for the Reopening of Higher Education Institutions [HEI] in Dubai’ said on Monday. The
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