Saturday, January 11, 2025

COVID-19

UAE’s Indian expats spend a sombre Eid as COVID-19 rages back home

Loss of life, undue suffering of loved ones in India leave expats in no mood to celebrate Dubai: As India reels under the second wave of COVID-19 which has claimed thousands of lives, several Indian expats in the UAE are...

COVID-19: UAE extends suspension for travellers from India

The end date for the suspension has not been announced Abu Dhabi: The General Authority of Civil Aviation and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority announced on Tuesday that the suspension of entry for travellers from India would...

Bodies piling up at crematoriums: Record death toll may hide extent of India’s COVID-19 crisis

Bodies piling up at crematoriums mean real death toll may be significantly higher New Delhi: Bodies piling up at crematoriums and burial grounds across India are sparking concerns that the death toll from a ferocious new COVID-19 wave may be...

COVID-19 In UAE: Can my 10-day quarantine be deducted from annual leave?

COVID-19: What are the rules when it comes to calculating quarantine Dubai: If you are returning from an international trip while on annual leave, will the subsequent quarantine be considered as part of your annual leave? This was the question...

What is the COVID-19 passport? All you need to know about the IATA Travel Pass

COVID-19 passport: Flying during the pandemic is expected to get easier through a ‘vaccine passport’ COVID-19 passport: Dubai: If you have been craving a travel experience after more than a year of travel restrictions, you may have heard about the...

COVID-19: I just got fully vaccinated. How do I get the vaccine certificate?

Dubai: Want to get your vaccine card but not sure where to check? As more and more people get fully vaccinated – by receiving both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine – you may need to submit a vaccine certificate...

COVID-19: How Indian, Pakistani, Filipino and Sri Lankan community groups helped fight the pandemic in the UAE

It’s been a year since the National Disinfection Programme was rolled out in the UAE to fight COVID-19. March 26, 2020, marked a turning point in the UAE’s fight against the global pandemic. That was when community groups in the...

Dubai sets sights on May rebound for travel and tourism as COVID-19 vaccines take effect

Return of air travel will be like a 'flood' and Dubai is prepared, says Dubai Airports CEO Dubai: It might be a little too soon for the rest of the world - but Dubai is already preparing for increased visitor...

Covid-19: Global coronavirus cases top 124.6 million

The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases. The overall number of global Covid-19 cases has surpassed 124.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.74 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In...

COVID-19: Abu Dhabi updates ‘Green List’ of places for quarantine exemption of passengers upon arrival

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi updated its ‘Green List’ list of countries, regions and territories, with the latest list announced on Monday, March 22. The list includes 12 different places. Compared to the previous Green List, the new list includes leaves...

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UAE: Here’s How to get your drone Licence and fly legally

Photography enthusiasts in the UAE were overjoyed when the country lifted a partial ban on the use of drones....

UAE passport ranked 10th strongest globally in 2025

The UAE passport has been ranked among the world’s 10 strongest in 2025 with visa-free access and visa-on-arrival to 185 countries, rising one position...

Dubai International Airport ranks first globally in the first quarter of 2025

Dubai International Airport tops the list of global airports in international capacity for the first quarter of 2025. Dubai International Airport continues to enhance Its...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 11th Jan 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 3,872.38 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 3,320.00. Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 11th Jan 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 3,802.40 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 3,260.00. Usually people opt...