Monday, November 9, 2026

COVID-19

COVID-19: DUBAI ECONOMY WARNS TWO ESTABLISHMENTS FOR VIOLATING RULES

Dubaii: In its latest round of inspections of commerical establishments, Dubai Economy has warned two establishments  for not adhering to the precautionary measures set to limit the spread of COVID-19. Dubai Economy warned 2 establishments for not adhering to the...

COVID-19: Abu Dhabi students, staff must present negative test results before school return

Abu Dhabi: Students aged 12 years and older who are planning to attend school in person in the upcoming term must first present negative COVID-19 PCR tests. The emirate’s education regulator, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek),...

COVID-19: Oman closes its land, sea borders and suspends flights

Dubai: Oman will close its land, air and sea borders on Tuesday at 1am for one week, state television reported on Monday. The decision follows measures imposed by various countries following the outbreak of a new strain of COVID-19, Oman...

UAE airlines suspend all flights to Saudi Arabia due to new strain of COVID-19

Dubai: Etihad Airways is suspending all flights between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia until further notice, while Emirates said it is doing the same until December 27. Etihad is doing so "based on the directives of the Saudi authorities to...

New Covid strain: Saudi Arabia suspends international flights and land and sea entry for a week

Some flights will be allowed in exceptional circumstances Saudi Arabia suspended late on Sunday all international commercial flights for a renewable week except for the foreign flights already in the kingdom which will be allowed to leave, state news agency...

Saudi Arabia: 300,000 register for COVID-19 vaccine

Cairo: Over 300,000 people have registered for receiving the vaccine against COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia since registration opened in the kingdom on Tuesday, a health official said. The kingdom started vaccinations Thursday against the diseases after receiving two batches of...

UAE reports 1,254 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has confirmed 1,254 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 192,404. According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), the latest coronavirus patients, all of whom are in a stable...

COVID-19 UAE reports 4 deaths and 1,278 new coronavirus cases

Dubai: The UAE on Wednesday reported four more fatalities and 1,278 new cases of COVID-19, taking the country’s tally of infections to 188,545 and death toll to 626. In its daily update on coronavirus, the Ministry of Health and Prevention...

Pakistani actress Mahira Khan tests positive for coronavirus

Leading actress Mahira Khan has confirmed in a post on social networking site Instagram that she has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and is now isolating herself. The beauty queen said, "I took my corona test which came positive, after which...

People can choose the Covid-19 vaccine they wish

The objective of the Covid-19 vaccine is to overcome the virus without leading to a pandemic situation, said National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (Covid-19) monitoring committee head Lieutenant Colonel Dr Manaf Al Qahtani today. “In general, vaccines are...

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UAE Extends Condolences to Egypt After Fatal Train Collision Near Cairo

The UAE’s foreign ministry sent condolences to Egypt after a deadly train collision near Cairo. The accident left seven dead and over a hundred injured, prompting calls for accountability.

Rewaq Institute launches second phase of free UAE worker health and safety training

The Rewaq Educational Institute has started the second phase of its free training program for workers in Dubai, focusing on first‑aid, fire safety and mental health. Backed by UAE authorities, the initiative aims to reach over 5,000 laborers directly and 15,000 indirectly.

DHL Express Bahrain to Open $85.1 Million Aircraft Maintenance Hub and Direct Flight to Johannesburg

DHL Express Bahrain’s CEO Majid Taha confirms the launch of a $85.1 million aircraft maintenance centre at Bahrain International Airport and a direct cargo line to Johannesburg. The moves underscore Bahrain’s strategic position in regional and global logistics networks.

UAE airlines scramble as regional tensions trigger flight suspensions and delays on

Airlines operating from the United Arab Emirates are revising timetables and cancelling routes as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional security worries. Flights to Iran remain suspended, while services to Israel and Saudi Arabia face ongoing restrictions.

President appoints Gadi Eisenkot to attempt coalition after Israel election deadlock

President Isaac Herzog has tasked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with building a coalition after a stalemated election. Eisenkot faces limited options and a tight deadline.