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Kuwaiti Health Minister Dr. Basil Al-Sabah said, during his session at the National Assembly session yesterday, that the Coronavirus pandemic will not end and will remain until Judgment Day (referring to the end of time). The Kuwaiti Al-Qabas newspaper quoted Al-Sabah as saying the only way to protect it from it is immunization from the virus that causes “Covid 19”. He added: All children will not be able to receive the vaccine, and other groups will not receive the vaccine, but some measures will limit its spread. Kuwaiti finances in ruins The Gulf state has been hit hard by falling…

The Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) shows off its Armed forces to EU Nations to include various diplomats. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday received Tibusha Stefanovic, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Serbia, and Charlampus Petrides, Minister of Defense of Cyprus. His Highness met a number of participants in the exhibition and exchanged conversations with them about the importance of their participation in such international exhibitions to introduce and promote their industries. In addition to shedding light and showcasing the latest production of their companies and the future projects that they…

Gold price fell on Tuesday following the peak gains from the past week. The price fell as the dollar rallied, following comments from Jerome Powell, Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, who said that the economic recovery is “uneven and far from complete. ” The Spot price for gold fell 0.25 percent to $1804.00 an ounce in the late trading session. And US gold futures fell 0.1 percent to settle at $1805.90 an ounce. In testimony before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday, Powell said it would take “some time” before the Federal Reserve considered changing its policies to help…

Despite the narrow score line in this Champions League Round of 16 fixture, Chelsea comfortably defeated Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid by 1 goal to nil thanks to a superb bicycle kick by Olivier Giroud. Not the most exciting Champions League match Although this Champions League fixture was never expected to be flooded with goals due to the defensive prowess of both managers, it was a fairly uneventful game. Chelsea had the best chance of the first half in the 38th minute. After Mason Mount found him on the left side of the box, Timo Werner turned beautifully past the Atlético…

Hollywood star Steven Seagal on guns, armoured vehicles and making more films Hollywood star, martial artist, musician, Buddhist and Russia’s one-time special envoy to the US, Steven Seagal wears many hats. One you may not have heard of is his role as brand ambassador for UAE-based Streit, a defence company that makes sophisticated armoured vehicles right here in Ras Al Khaimah. Born in the US, the actor gained international fame for roles in the 1980s and 1990s in action films such as Under Siege and On Deadly Ground. He is a vocal supporter of Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and holds…

Road closures in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for UAE Tour cycling race The UAE Tour cycling race will get under way next week and motorists should be aware of a string of road closures. Organisers of the elite professional cycling race – which will feature 20 teams and some of the biggest names in the sport – have released details of routes which will be closed for six of the seven stages of the event. The opening stage on Sunday, a 16-kilometre team time trial on Al Hudayriat Island, will have no impact on drivers. Road closures will be in…

Expo 2020 Dubai: Falcon Aviation Services, Leonardo to start building rotorcraft terminal Abu Dhabi – Italian-headquartered company Leonardo and Falcon Aviation Services have announced that they have started building the new rotorcraft terminal that will facilitate the mobility to and from the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. The terminal design is based on brand new concept, combining a helipad, exhibition and lounge areas in a single city-based heliport. The terminal will be supporting the development of a network of point-to-point connections for both urban transfers and connections between cities, meeting the growing demands for sustainable and modern vertical lift…

HALCON Unveils UAE’s First Air Defence Missile ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates– HALCON, a regional leader in the production and supply of precision-guided weapons, today unveiled SkyKnight – the first UAE-designed and manufactured counter-rocket, artillery, and mortar (C-RAM) missile system, at the International Defence and Exhibition Conference (IDEX) 2021. EDGE, the parent company of HALCON, has been developing a short-range air defence system, as has Germany-based Rheinmetall AG, which was actively seeking a missile system to form part of its Skynex air defence system. The companies decided to jointly offer a solution, with HALCON providing SkyKnight, the missile system…

Tuesday’s Premier League result saw Leeds United score 3 goals in the second half to secure an impressive 3-0 win against a subpar Southampton that have now failed to win a game in their last 8 Premier League matches. The win for Marcelo Bielsa’s side sees them go into 10th place, leapfrogging Arsenal. Leeds too much for Southampton in Tuesday’s Premier League result The first half saw both sides have chances, however, the biggest talking point of the half was when a penalty given to Southampton was overturned thanks to VAR in the 33rd minute. Leeds player Diego Llorente was…

CONTROL ONLY WHAT YOU CAN Life after the pandemic, What will (and won’t) change after Covid-19, lockdowns and restrictions. Will we ever be the same? With the news, England’s third national lockdown will come to an end (hopefully) by June, and the mass rollout of vaccination plans globally, we’re looking at life beyond the pandemic. What will our future look like? Will our social habits be changed forever? Euronews says drastic changes to our routines have forced us to alter our social habits and re-evaluate our relationships – the effects of which could continue into our lives after lockdown. “Massive…