Only those in moderate, severe and critical stages need to be hospitalised
Dubai: Should residents who test positive for COVID-19 but are asymptomatic (showing no symptoms) or displaying mild symptoms self-isolate at home?
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in sync with...
Jobless waiter sent back from immigration due to fines
Dubai: Persistence pays. This is what Indian expat Ajith Pullanikottil, 43, who was waiting to fly home after his mother died, felt after he received the 177th boarding pass — the...
New, free helpline service to facilitate queries related to home travel
Dubai: The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Friday launched a new free helpline service to assist Indians flying home on the repatriation flights.
“Consulate General of India Dubai is pleased...
943 'DED Trader' licences were issued in the first quarter of 2020.
Dubai Economy on Saturday announced that 943 'DED Trader' licences were issued in the first-quarter of 2020, an increase of 179 per cent over the same period last...
Gulf News gets exclusive access into a private hospital’s COVID-19 ward
Dubai: In view of the raging coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is quite natural for people to believe that any patient who ends up in a hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU)...
Digital IDs will be rolled out for all citizens and expats in Dubai, it was announced on Thursday, following a virtual meeting of the emirate's Strategic Affairs Council chaired by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy...
RTA to maintain full preventive measures including the installation of heat sensors
Dubai: Roads andd Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced to reopen its customer happiness and service providing centres from April 30.
“The is reopening three customer happiness centres...
Joy Arakkals’ family to fly with his body to their hometown subject to exit clearance
Dubai: The death of Joy Arakkal, an Indian industrialist from Kerala, in Dubai on April 23 was a suicide, Dubai Police confirmed to Gulf News...
Applicants are required to take prior appointment to help maintain social distancing
Abu Dhabi: The Indian mission’s consular services in Abu Dhabi will partially resume services from May 1, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi announced on its Twitter handle...
13 Filipino tourists are the latest to fly home on Tuesday
Dubai: A total of 494 Filipinos have been repatriated since the start of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, according to the Philippines missions in the UAE.
The latest repatriation happened on Tuesday...
Sheikh Theyab met the injured and grieving relatives after a deadly crash in Fujairah that claimed 14 lives, including 10 Emiratis and four Indians. He conveyed his condolences and wished a speedy recovery to those harmed.
The United Arab Emirates is converting waste streams into valuable assets, from biofuel made from used cooking oil to organic fertilizers and textile recycling. New programs aim to cut landfill use and create economic opportunities.
A massive crash on Fujairah’s Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road resulted in 14 fatalities and 30 injuries. Crown Prince Sheikh Muhammad personally met the family of Siddique Thuppilikaat Moideen to express his sympathy.
The UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. 172, introducing administrative penalties for non‑Muslim worship sites that violate the 2023 federal law. The measure details reporting, suspension, training and appeal processes.
The United States targeted a communications tower on Iran’s Sirik island with MQ‑1 drones. Iran responded by destroying a US‑installed radar on Bahrain’s island. Both sides claim drone involvement.
