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Dubai’s Emirates initiates trial of IATA Travel Pass

The trial is being conducted on select Emirates flights from Dubai to Barcelona and London Heathrow to Dubai

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Uber offers free rides for Covid-19 vaccinations at Mediclinic centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Its latest initiative is supported by Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority and Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,798 cases, 4 deaths

The death toll has risen to 1,541

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New Covid-19 testing rule for passengers flying into Sharjah

Previously, Covid-19 test results had a validity of up to 96 hours

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Administered At Colorado Fire Department

US recommends pausing J&J vaccinations on clotting concern

As of April 12, more than 6.8 million doses of the vaccine have been administered

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,022 cases, 4 deaths

The nationwide case count has now risen to 487,697

Hope Consortium expands vaccine storage capacity, creates largest ‘freezer farm’ in UAE

The freezers are connected to Maqta Gateway’s digital blockchain-enabled solution, which tracks the journey of vaccines through the supply chain

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Covid-19: Oman running out of ICU beds for patients – report

The sultanate has announced several guidelines to curb the spread of the virus

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,928 cases, 2 deaths

The nationwide case count has risen to 485,675

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,810 cases, 2 deaths

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 1,531

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Covid-19: Saudi postpones second dose vaccination appointments

The rescheduling decision was taken due to the shortage of international supplies of vaccines

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,112 cases, 3 deaths

The UAE has, so far, reported a total of 478,131 infections

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Dubai Expo 2020

Expo 2020: Dubai offers Covid-19 vaccines to representatives of participating countries

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued the directive during a meeting of The Executive Council of Dubai held at the Expo 2020 headquarters

Ramadan 2021: Dubai announces guidelines for praying in mosques

Maximum duration of Isha and Taraweeh prayers in mosques is capped at 30 minutes

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,883 cases, 4 deaths

The case count in the UAE stands at 476,019

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,988 cases, 4 deaths

The nationwide case count has risen to 474,136

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,012 cases, 2 deaths

The case count in the UAE has now risen to 472,148

Abu Dhabi says Ramadan tent permits will not be issued this year

The UAE has already issued several strict guidelines to be followed during Ramadan

Philippines extends Manila’s lockdown on surging infections

The government will decide in a week if the capital and nearby areas can shift to a looser lockdown so more businesses can reopen

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Covid-19: UAE reports 2,113 new cases, six deaths

The total number of infections recorded in the UAE has reached 470,136

Ramadan 2021: Covid-19 vaccine does not invalidate fast – UAE Fatwa Council

The council also reviewed the religious rulings in regard to the precautionary measures in place to contain the Covid-19 pandemic

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,315 cases, 2,435 recoveries

The case count across the country has now scaled to 463,759

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Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine gives 100% protection to kids aged 12-15

In the study of 2,260 adolescents, the vaccine produced antibodies against the Covid-19 that exceeded the level seen in vaccinated young adults

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,084 cases; nationwide count scales past 461,000

The death toll in the country stands at 1,497

GCC’s consulting market shrinks 12.4% in 2020

The GCC consulting market is now worth around $2.7bn

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Kuwait might continue curfew during Ramadan, Eid

The nightly curfew currently in place from 6pm to 5am is currently expected to end on April 8

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,289 cases, 2,422 recoveries

The nationwide case count has now risen to 459,360

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UAE’s Julphar to start producing Covid-19 vaccines in April 2021

Julphar has inked a deal with G42 Medications Trading

UAE reports 1,874 Covid-19 cases, 5 deaths

The nationwide case count has risen to 457,071

Mohamed Bin Zayed Field Hospital Sharjah

UAE: New Covid-19 field hospital opens in Sharjah

The Mohamed Bin Zayed Field Hospital in Sharjah has 204 beds, 48 of which are reserved for intensive care patients