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Coronavirus test will not break your Ramadan fast, says UAE Fatwa Council Web Report/Dubai

Covid-19 tests involve a nasal swab. Taking a Covid-19 coronavirus test does not break one's fast during the holy month of Ramadan, the UAE Fatwa Council has said. Covid-19 tests involve a nasal swab. Arabic daily Al Ittihad quoted the Fatwa council as saying...

Dubai Police set up Ramadan cannons at four locations

Families, however, will not be allowed to gather near the cannons, and can enjoy the event online. Four Ramadan cannons have been prepared in four different locations across the emirate, the Dubai Police have said. These locations are: Al Khawaneej,...

No Ramadan tent permits in Dubai this year

It is also forbidden to bring meals to mosque courtyards for ending the fast. In line with the national efforts and instructions to contain the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai announced the cancellation...

New law on national safety approved in UAE

The law aims to protect the society in times of disasters and emergencies that threaten the health, economy and environment. A new draft law to protect national safety has been approved in the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid...

Ajman fresh food markets reopen in time for Ramadan

Market operations have been scheduled in line with the national sterilisation programme. Ajman reopened its fresh food markets, livestock market and the central slaughterhouse on Tuesday to meet residents' demand for the holy month of Ramadan. The resumption of the stalls'...

Coronavirus: UAE announces 490 new cases, 83 recoveries

In a bid to combat the spread of coronavirus, several precautionary measures have been put in place in the UAE. The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Tuesday announced 490 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus. The ministry also...

Fake tweet in the name of Javed Jaffrey goes viral, actor says to take action

Actor Javed Jafri has shared the video that a fake tweet in his name is going viral on social media which is anti Hindu. This is hurting his image. Fake account has become a big problem on social media. Shortly before, Prime...

Coronavirus: Meet the UAE’s healthcare frontliners

Health workers tackling the pandemic share their daily routines and experiences Dubai: The UAE’s health care frontliners have been thrust into the centre stage with a recent video on twitter posted by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum,...

Coronavirus: Indian missions in UAE reach out to the needy with food, medicines

Provide meals to hundreds directly and with community’s support during COVID-19 Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Needy Indians struggling for food during the COVID-19 pandemic are being assisted by Indian missions in the UAE which are providing free meals to hundreds of them...

Coronavirus: Dubai couple get engaged despite odds

As Indian expat proposes to his girlfriend, friends wish them on Zoom Dubai: There is no coronavirus or COVID-19 stopping a love-struck couple in Dubai to affirm their commitment for each other. Indian expat Ejaz Bangara decided to put an end...

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