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UAE confirms 3,310 new COVID-19 cases, 7 additional deaths The  UAE on Tuesday recorded seven deaths related to COVID-19 in the previous 24 hours, and 3,310 new confirmed cases of the disease. The number of infections once against passed the 3,000 mark after falling below it for two days. The total number of cases in the country since the pandemic began has reached 309,649 and the death toll stands at 866. A total of 285,201 people have recovered from the virus, including 3,791 in the past 24 hours. Read the full story on today’s Daily News Briefing …………………… FOLLOW US…

One of the top travel destinations for a much-needed vacation in 2021 is Montenegro and the One & Only resort due to open in March 2021. Spring 2021 cannot come soon enough for most of who are itching to travel. Until now, the luxury-travel group One&Only has confined its five-star finesse to Asia, Africa, Australia and Mexico. But it will make its European debut in March, eight months later than planned. When its Portonovi resort (oneandonlyresorts.com/portonovi) opens on the Montenegrin coast at Herceg Novi (it’s July 2020 due date having gone back to October, then the new year). Amenities will…

The Outrageous Twitter restrictions on indian farmers protest who are fighting against the Modi-government have finally been lifted. It is alleged that following pressure from the Indian government India’s farmer protests Twitter had allegedly placed restrictions on the coverage of India’s growing farmer protests. The 2020–2021 Indian farmers’ protest is an ongoing protest against three farm acts which were passed by the Parliament of India in September 2020. Farmer unions and their representatives have demanded that the laws be repealed and will not accept anything short of it. It is essentially the local small-time farmers versus the Modi-government. https://twitter.com/GretaThunberg/status/1356694884615340037 Indian…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXLMP8NTNMw The top stories Covid-19: Hancock hails Oxford vaccine for slowing virus spreadBBC News says results that show the Oxford-AstraZenenca vaccine may reduce the spread of coronavirus have been hailed as “absolutely superb”.Matt Hancock said the study shows “vaccines are the way out of this pandemic”.It is the first time a vaccine has been shown to reduce transmission of the virus. The UK has given a first Covid jab to 9.6 million people so far.Read on………………..Leak reveals Labour plan to focus on flag and patriotism to win back votersThe Guardian says Labour must make “use of…

Melania Trump looking to divorce Donald Trump swiftly. The former first lady of the United States Melania Trump may act upon advice being given to her by her aides and “move fast” to divorce Donald Trump, according to a report. Rumours have been doing the rounds on social media and the internet from well-placed sources that Melania has been anxiously waiting to divorce Trump. In the final days of his presidency, it also emerged the couple had reportedly been sleeping in separate bedrooms at the White House. Eric Schiffer, a brand and relationship management expert, thinks Melania Trump may be…

Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine was found to be 91.6 per cent effective against symptomatic Covid-19 in trial results published Tuesday, as the number of vaccinations administered worldwide passed 100 million. But none of the world´s 29 poorest countries has formally started mass vaccination drives, while the richest nations — despite finger-pointing over delivery delays — have provided more than two-thirds of the jabs administered so far. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has initiated clinical trials of Russia’s sputnik vaccine for Covid-19 as the number of cases surge in the country. Additionally, The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan has granted approval…

The UAE coronavirus is moving steadily and confidently towards containing the current pandemic and moving forward through the recovery planning phase. National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) announced that through moving past the recovery planning phase with competence and ability through its institutions and members of society, both citizens and (Expat) residents. The UAE continues its wide screening approach to check the spread of the pandemic by testing large sections of the society at a time, with the total number of tests exceeding 26 million. UAE Vaccine 26 Million tests done During the media briefing on Tuesday evening,…

UAE schools and universities to begin ‘gradual return’ from February 14. Ministry of Education says classes will begin to return to normal, but distance learning will remain an option for this academic year The UAE Ministry of Education set out details on Wednesday of how the UAE schools reopening will take place. The decision came as many schools remain physically closed as a precaution or due to cases among staff and patients. “The option of distance education will remain available until the end of the current school year, taking into account the importance of coordination between parents and school principals,”…

The UAE is fast becoming a gaming hub for esports in the Middle East. Through innovative alliances and partnerships with leading US organisations – like Monumental Sports & Entertainment– the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC is connecting like-minded gaming enthusiasts in the US and the Middle East, and increasing cultural understanding. The UAE signed a partnership with the International Esports Federation to promote tolerance and coexistence within its ecosystem. This along with creating a virtual economy has been a shift in focus from the oil-rich nation. It has a certain symmetry in the middle east, with lots of tech startups being given a push in the region. Nymcard received a…

Gamestop stock fall 60 percent as Reddit-driven short squeeze loses steam, as Wall Street bites back. GameStop stock plummeted Tuesday, losing more than half of its opening value and falling to its lowest level in a week. Shares of GameStop plunged to $90 by the end of Tuesday trading, a 60 percent loss that shaved $135 from its opening price. GameStop stock has fallen steadily since Thursday after hitting a peak of $483, roughly 1,800 percent higher than its price at the start of the year. Wall Street bites back The brutal two-day stretch for Gamestop may be the death…