#Covid-19

UAE reports 975 Covid-19 cases, 1,511 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 720,330

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Covid-19: Dubai’s DHA to offer third dose of Pfizer vaccine for certain categories

Fully-vaccinated individuals who do not have an immune disease do not need to take a third dose of the vaccine, the DHA stressed

UAE reports 985 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

The total number of recorded cases in the UAE has risen to 719,355

UAE: Covid-19 infections decrease 62% in Aug 2021 compared to Jan – official

Infections in January totalled 95,787, while 36,516 cases were reported in August

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 996 cases, 2 deaths

The number of recorded cases across the UAE total 718,370

Covid-19 PCR tests price cost

UAE: Prices of Covid-19 PCR tests reduced to Dhs50 across country

Also, results of the test must be returned within a maximum of 24 hours of the sample being taken

UAE reports 993 Covid-19 cases, 1 death

The number of recorded cases has risen to 717,374

‘The worst has passed’ – Sheikh Mohammed on the Covid-19 situation in the UAE

The Cabinet also approved the regulations governing medical and pharmaceutical products in the country

UAE reports 987 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

The health ministry also reported 1,554 recoveries in the past 24 hours

Abu Dhabi announces new directive on booster shots for vaccinated individuals

Vaccinated individuals who received their second dose of Sinopharm vaccine more than six months ago must receive a booster dose

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UAE to open processing of tourist visas for vaccinated individuals from all countries

Starting August 30, the decision applies even to citizens arriving from previously banned countries

Oman to open land borders from September 1

The sultanate also decided to lift the entry ban on arrivals from all countries starting September 1

Abu Dhabi

All Abu Dhabi government employees to return to workplaces starting September 5

Remote working will be allowed for one parent of a child in grade 10 or below who is exempt from in-person school attendance on medical grounds

UAE reports 991 Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths

The number of recorded cases has risen to 713,402

Abu Dhabi schools

Abu Dhabi: Covid tests mandatory for all private and charter school students

Students below 12 can avail free Covid-19 PCR tests at any private or public testing center across Abu Dhabi

UAE reports 983 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

The number of recorded cases in the country stands at 712,411

Saudi Arabia airport

Saudi permits fully vaccinated expats to return from countries facing travel ban including UAE, India

Only expats who received two doses of the vaccine in Saudi Arabia before they departed for their home country will be permitted to return

Covid-19: UAE reports less than 1,000 new cases for the first time this year

The country’s health ministry reported 990 new coronavirus cases and two deaths on Tuesday

Oman entry

Oman: Travel ban lifted for all countries; vaccination mandatory to enter most establishments

Omani citizens, residents and visitors will be allowed to enter the sultanate from September 1

Dubai private shcools

Dubai private schools to end all distance learning by October 3

Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management said the decision was reached after extensive consultation with parents and school operators

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,060 cases, 4 deaths

The nationwide case count has risen to 710,438

Property market in Dubai: Where to invest for promising returns

Main tourist areas continue to be popular

Saudi approves Moderna vaccine for 12-17 age group

Saudi’s education ministry has said that students over the age of 12 will require to be vaccinated to be admitted back to school

UAE: Weekly PCR tests for unvaccinated children aged above 12, distance learning to remain optional

The new protocol will be activated 30 days after schools reopen, thereby giving an opportunity to all unvaccinated students to receive the vaccine

UAE reports 1,076 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

The nationwide case count stands at 709,378

UAE: Unvaccinated federal govt staff to undergo PCR test every 48 hours

The new directive will come into effect from August 29

Saudi says students who are not vaccinated will be considered absent

Students above the age of 12 will require to be vaccinated with both shots to return to schools

Abu Dhabi drive-through covid-19 testing

SEHA opens three new drive-through Covid-19 testing centres in Abu Dhabi

The centres are located at Liwa, Sila and Dalma in the Al Dhafra region of the emirate

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Green pass valid for entry into emirate from within the UAE; green list countries updated

Vaccinated individuals who enter Abu Dhabi from within the UAE and have a green pass do not have to repeat any PCR tests after they enter the emirate

How the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a shift in the insurance space

A year of transformation has affected both insurers and customers