Friday, May 9, 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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Free Wi-Fi launched on Ras Al Khaimah public buses

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority has rolled out free high-speed WiFi on all its public buses—both...

Abu Dhabi schools enforce ban on phones, smartwatches

Abu Dhabi: Most public and private schools have begun strictly enforcing the ban on bringing mobile phones and smartwatches onto school premises. Both public and...

UAE airlines suspend flights to Pakistan after India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’

Flights between Pakistan and the UAE via Emirates remain suspended until Saturday, May 10, “due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding access to Pakistan’s airspace and...

UAE: Delivery riders not allowed on fast lanes as Ajman announces traffic rule

Delivery riders must adhere to the right lanes of the road in Ajman, authorities announced on Thursday. They are not permitted to use the...

Dubai travel: Emirates to launch daily non-stop flights to Hangzhou

Emirates is set to launch a daily non-stop service between Dubai and Hangzhou from July 30. The airline’s latest expansion into Hangzhou makes the...