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UAE: Only individuals vaccinated against Covid-19 can attend events

Additionally, they must obtain a negative PCR test result not more than 48 hours before the event

Abu Dhabi increases workplace attendance in government offices to 60%

The directive is effective from May 30, 2021

Passport control at Dubai Airports can now be completed in 9 seconds

The new service that uses AI technology was launched to expedite immigration processes

Graduation ceremonies at schools in Dubai to be online this year – KHDA

No events or gatherings are allowed on campus or at external venues

UAE: 12th grade students appearing for exam must undergo Covid-19 test

Students and staff are refrained from going to educational establishments if they are experiencing Covid-19 or any other respiratory symptoms

UAE reports 1,672 Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths

The case count in the UAE has risen to 559,291

Dubai investment firm FIM Partners considers raising SPAC

EFG Hermes agreed to buy a stake in FIM Partners in 2017

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC awards $744m EPC contract to NPCC

The development will enable the Belbazem Offshore Block to achieve a crude oil production capacity of 45,000 bpd, and is expected to be operational by 2023

Dubai tech startup Zeta raises $250m to accelerate growth

The investment values Zeta at $1.45bn

Dubai Police adds the Genesis GV80 SUV to its fleet

The cars will be delivered by Juma Al Majid, the exclusive distributor of Genesis in the UAE

Dubai’s DMCC opens its new Crypto Centre for crypto, blockchain businesses

The DMCC Crypto Centre aims to be a hub for the development and application of crypto and blockchain technologies

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Ukrainian carrier to begin direct flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Kyiv

Travellers will receive complimentary return PCR testing – a service that Ras Al Khaimah is extending to all international visitors

Dubai’s Emirates reveals special fares to select destinations

The offer is valid for booking from May 24 until June 6, 2021, for outbound travel until September 30, 2021

Flydubai to operate seasonal flights to two Greek islands

The launch of these flights will increase the number of seasonal routes served by the carrier to six

UAE’s GEMS Education launches drive to vaccinate 42,000 students

More than 42,000 GEMS students are eligible to be vaccinated, while 1,800 have already received the vaccine

M&A: How technology can help integrate increasingly complex business models

Driving real value from a merger or an acquisition lies within the integration and orchestration of the IT estate

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UAE: Two earthquakes recorded in Dibba Al Fujairah

The earthquakes were reported as ‘minor’

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,512 cases, 3 deaths

The case count in the UAE stands at 557,619

Sharjah’s Arada awards Dhs180m contract to build The Boulevard at Aljada

Construction will commence immediately, with completion scheduled by end-2022

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Covid-19 vaccine: Dubai opens bookings of Pfizer shot for 12-15 age group

The Dubai Health Authority has published a list of centres within the emirate where the vaccine is available

Sheikh Mohammed reveals UAE created 248,000 jobs last year

Despite a global economic slowdown, the UAE has remained economically resilient, he said

UAE weather update: Temperatures to hit 49°C; winds, dust storm anticipated

Temperatures will hover between 40-44°C in the coastal areas and islands

Dubai Mall’s raffle draw to offer winner Dhs6m Fenyr SuperSport car

Shoppers must spend Dhs500 for the chance to be entered in the raffle draw

Etihad moves idled A350 plane to Abu Dhabi hub from storage

Etihad’s chief executive officer has previously said the airline is looking to operate up to 12 A350s

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UAE: Chinese visitors can now receive Covid-19 vaccines in Dubai

Chinese nationals above the age of 16 will be able to receive the Sinopharm vaccine, administered by the Dubai Health Authority

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Emirates confirms flights from India to Dubai to remain suspended until June 14

Passengers who have transited through India in the last 14 days will not be accepted to travel from any other point to the UAE

In pictures: Dubai to host 3-day super sale with up to 90% savings

The promotion will take place from Thursday, May 27 until Saturday, May 29

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,591 cases, 3 deaths

The case count in the UAE stands at 556,107

Abu Dhabi updates green list to include 29 destinations, including US, Germany

The emirate is reportedly planning to lift all quarantine measure for international travellers arriving in the emirate from July 1

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Distribution appoints new CEO

Bader Saeed Al Lamki will commence his role on May 27, 2021