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COVID-19

COVID-19: Travelling to India from the UAE? These are the steps you need to follow

HIGHLIGHTS Guidelines have been issued by Indian aviation and health authorities for all arrivals, with a specific set of guidelines for flights from the UK, Europe and Middle East. These include direct flights and transit flights. Mandatory COVID-19 RT-PCR...

New COVID-19 rules for UAE to India travel explained

Dubai: India has made negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report within 72 hours of departure and more safety regulations mandatory for passengers from UK, Europe and Middle East. Passengers from these countries will be mandatorily subjected to self-paid confirmatory molecular tests on...

COVID-19: Shop in Dubai closed; 2 fined; 7 warned for safety violations

Dubai: A shop in Dubai was ordered shut while two other businesses were given fines and seven more received a stern warning for violating COVID-19 health protocols, the Dubai Economy (DED) tweeted on Wednesday. The violations were mostly related to...

COVID-19: UAE reports 3,307 new coronavirus cases, 12 deaths

The updated figures were reported on Friday Dubai: Another 3,307 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UAE, pushing the total number of COVID-19 infections to 342,974, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Friday. According to the ministry’s...

Sharjah to activate work from home system from Feb.14 due to COVID-19

The Department of Human Resources in Sharjah announced in a circular the activation of the remote working system due to increase in coronavirus cases in the UAE. The department said that the remote work system for employees would be effective...

COVID-19: UAE reports 3,525 new coronavirus cases, 18 deaths

The updated numbers were announced on Thursday Dubai: UAE reported 3,525 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday. Details to follow. Also Read: New COVID-19 rules in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK

New COVID-19 rules in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK

Dubai: Over the past few days, the UAE’s authorities have announced updated protocols and rules for commercial and social activities, to curb the spread of COVID-19. Depending on the emirate you are in, you need to be aware of...

Dubai Covid-19: Full list of new rules for travel, malls, hospitals

Tougher penalties to be imposed on anyone found deliberately disregarding safety protocols. Authorities in Dubai have issued multiple measures to boost Covid-19 safety in the emirate. The new rules range from closing down pubs and bars to ramping up PCR...

Dubai: New COVID-19 travel protocols announced

Dubai: The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, approved amendments to travel protocols on Wednesday, which will take effect from next Sunday (January 31)...

Covid-19: Dubai tightens rules for gatherings

The Dubai authorities have tightened the rules on private gatherings and social distancing at cafes and restaurants following a spike in Covid-19 cases in the recent days. On Friday night, the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management restricted the...

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Big News from UAE: New Glass-Domed Mosque Opens in Sharjah

As the sun sets over Al Dhaid, the inside of newly opened Al Nasr Mosque begins to glow. Golden...

Dubai Gold Prices Fall Below Dh600/Gram, Drop Dh11 in 24 Hours

Gold prices dropped below Dh600 per gram in Dubai on Friday morning as the yellow metal slipped below $5,000, reaching close to a one-week...

Gold Prices Stable in Dubai Morning Trade – 24K Around Dh610

Gold Prices: At 9am UAE time, the 24K gold price was trading at Dh610.75 per gram, slightly up from last night’s close. Among the...

Dubai Metro New Fines Alert: Dh100 to Dh2,000 Penalties Announced

Dubai: If you’ve ever rushed onto the Dubai Metro only to realise you’re in the wrong cabin, you’re not alone. While it’s a common...

Indian woman missing in Dubai, last location Ajman Police HQ, son seeks help

Disturbing news has emerged from Dubai, where an Indian woman has been missing for the past few days. Her son, Shaivi Bhandkar, has appealed...