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They must also have a negative Covid PCR test result. he UAE health sector announced that attendance of all events, exhibitions, activities and events, including sports, cultural, social and artistic, is restricted to vaccine recipients and participants in clinical trials of the vaccine only. This is in addition to the requirement to present a negative PCR test result within a maximum of 48 hours prior to the date of the event. The UAE is also the first country globally in the number of vaccination doses administered per 100 people in the total population. The country is well on track to…

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The area is the spiritual epicenter of the dispute between Israel and Palestine over who Jerusalem belongs to Israeli police fired stun grenades and rubber bullets at Palestinian protesters in clashes at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on Monday as Israel marked the anniversary of its capture of parts of the city in 1967 Arab-Israeli war. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said more than 180 Palestinians were injured in the violence, of whom more than 80, including one person in critical condition, were transferred to hospitals. Al-Aqsa, Islam’s third-holiest site, has been a focal point of violence in Jerusalem throughout the…

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Authorities advise people to stay away from wadis and areas of flash floods. The northern and eastern parts of the UAE received moderate to heavy showers on Wednesday afternoon. According to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM), various parts of Ras Al Khaimah were hit by heavy rains even as Fujairah and some eastern areas in Sharjah experienced rain and hailstorm. The NCM also advised the public to take precautions in view of the heavy rains and urged them to stay away from areas of flash floods and accumulated rain. Videos shared by the authority and residents on Twitter and…

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Selected private health sector facilities are offering customers a variety of options to book the vaccines. Several private hospitals have joined the country’s vaccination drive and will now be offering two free-of-cost Covid-19 vaccines — Pfizer BioNTech and Sinopharm — to meet the increased demand for vaccines. While the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has released a full list of all the clinics and hospitals where UAE residents can go get the jab, some hospitals are still awaiting clarity on the process and working on an implementation strategy. Residents who wish to get the jab through the DHA are required to…

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With 150 days to go, officials met in person as the city looks forward to the launch Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed commissioners of countries participating in Expo 2020 Dubai. Expo’s sixth International Participants Meeting (IPM) was held by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid on Tuesday. It is the final gathering of nations, multilateral organizations, academic institutions, and corporations before Expo 2020 Dubai open. The global event is set to start in 150 days, on October 1, after being delayed a year due to the pandemic. “Dubai today welcomed delegates representing 173 countries and 24…

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More than 44.3 million Covid-19 tests have been carried out in the UAE so far. The UAE has reported 1,847 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections to 523,795, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Sunday. Two more COVID-19 patients have succumbed to the deadly virus, taking the country’s death toll up to 1,593. A total of 1,791 COVID-19 patients have also made full recovery, pushing the total number of patients recovered to 504,251. The latest coronavirus patients, all of whom are in a stable condition and receiving the necessary care, were identified after conducting more…

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Earlier this year, Abu Dhabi Media and STARZPLAY had collaborated to live-stream UFC events across the Middle East and North Africa region Abu Dhabi Media has extended its strategic agreement with SVOD platform StarzPlay, to broadcast six new Arabic and GCC drama series during the holy month of Ramadan. Earlier this year, Abu Dhabi Media and StarzPlay had collaborated to live-stream UFC events across the Middle East and North Africa region. As part of the latest partnership, StarzPlay subscribers will have access to a range of GCC and Arabic programming by Abu Dhabi media, anytime, anywhere and on any device,…

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Latest option on DubaiNow government app calculates zakat amount and enables its payment Smart Dubai has collaborated with the UAE Zakat Fund to launch a new and secure zakat payment service on the government app DubaiNow in time for Ramadan. Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam and relates to the giving of a set portion of one’s wealth in charity. DubaiNow can be downloaded from Apple’s App Store and Google Play for Android. The app also provides access to more than 130 services from over 30 government and private entities. The new service allows users to calculate…

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The first passengers traveling to Barcelona trialed the service to verify and share their pre-travel Covid-19 test status. Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates on Thursday commenced trials of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass — a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for Covid-19 testing or vaccine information. The first passengers traveling from Dubai to Barcelona on EK185 today trialed the ‘digital passport’ to verify and share their pre-travel Covid-19 test status with Emirates. The trials are a step towards making travel more convenient, enabling travelers to manage…

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Staff who are eligible but choose not to be vaccinated against Covid-19 must take PCR test every seven days. From Sunday, all staff members including teachers at Dubai schools, universities, early learning centers, and training institutes in Dubai will have to take PCR test every seven days, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) said on Wednesday. The only exceptions are those currently not eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine; those who have taken their first dose; and those on holiday. All other “employees who are eligible [for the vaccine] but choose not to be vaccinated must take the PCR test…

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Globally launched in 2015, YouTube Kids has more than 35 million active weekly users YouTube has announced the launch of YouTube Kids in Arabic, which will cover 15 countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The free app will be available on smartphones and tablets for children under the age of 13. The YouTube Kids app will keep “families across MENA in mind” and consider “language and culture” to produce a more locally-relevant experience, Google said in a statement. “A key part of this is for families to be able to interact with our products in their…

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Jordanian authorities detained the kingdom’s former crown prince and arrested nearly 20 other people Saturday after what officials called a “threat to the country’s stability.” Prince Hamzah bin Hussein, the oldest son of the late King Hussein and his American-born fourth wife Queen Noor, was placed under restriction at his Amman palace, amid an ongoing investigation into an alleged plot to unseat his older half brother, King Abdullah II, according to a senior Middle East intelligence official briefed on the events. The move followed the discovery of what palace officials described as a complex and far-reaching plot that included at…

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Trailer of upcoming TV series ‘Moussa’ starring Mohamed Ramadan Famous Egyptian actor and rapper Mohamed Ramadan released on Monday a trailer of his upcoming television series Moussa on his Instagram account and YouTube channel. With music by Tamer Karawan and script by Nasser Abdel-Rahman, the series will be released during the upcoming month of Ramadan. Moussa is directed by Mohamed Salam, who has also worked on last year’s The Thief television series. The series stars Mohamed Ramadan in the title role, as well as Sayed Ragab, Tara Emad, Somaya El Khashab and Sabry Fawwaz. The series is produced by Tamer…

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The ‘Bigg Boss’ star who was in the city recently talked to us about his latest music video and why he’s grateful to his fans for their support. Model, actor, and reality television star Asim Riaz is winning hearts once again after starring in new music video Saiyyonee, Bollywood composer Gourov Dasgupta’s first solo single that portrays love, romance, and heartbreak. The Bigg Boss 13 runner-up, who amassed a huge fan following during and after the show, has appeared in music videos earlier, including four with fellow Bigg Boss contestant Himanshi Khurana – Kalla Sohna Nai, Afsos Karoge, Dil Ko…

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Sheikh Mohammed has announced one- and five-year visas. The UAE cabinet has approved a new Remote Work Visa that will enable employees from all over the world to live and work remotely from the UAE, even if their companies are based in another country. The decision was reached on Sunday during a cabinet meeting chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. In October last year, Dubai launched a residency program that allowed overseas remote working professionals to relocate and live in Dubai – along with their families…

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Dubai’s low-orbit environmental satellite was to launch today The launch of DMSat-1, Dubai’s low-orbit environmental satellite, has been postponed, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre announced on Saturday morning. The satellite was to have launched later on Saturday. The launch is part of a high-technology project undertaken to develop solutions to environmental challenges and address climate change. The satellite was to be launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Using state-of-the-art space technologies, DMSat-1 will monitor, collect and analyze environmental data as well as to measure air pollutants and greenhouse gases. The environmental satellite will also help create maps of…

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New Snapchat report reveals local users’ values, ambitions, and need to stay connected Social media company Snap Inc. Snap Inc. has released a new study exploring how Snapchatters in the region are adopting new behaviors and values that are changing the world today. With a monthly addressable reach of 67 million unique Snapchatters in the MENA region, the report sheds light on what truly matters to the “Snapchat Generation”, and how their thinking has evolved when it comes to self-expression, communicating with family and friends, the value they place on relationships, and much more. The report highlights how Snapchatters are…

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Officials will monitor the situation and consider easing rules in the last 10 days With the holy month of Ramadan less than one month away, authorities in the UAE have specified multiple Covid safety measures. The aim is to avoid any gatherings that may lead to the spread of the virus. Dr. Seif Al Dhaheri, spokesperson for the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), announced the guidelines. Officials also announced nationwide restrictions for Ramadan, which begins on April 13 or 14. Here is a list of rules imposed to limit the spread of the virus during the holy…

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