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UAE residents, citizens allowed to travel to select countries from June 23

The categories of people allowed to travel along with the approved destinations will be announced at a later date

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Abu Dhabi movement ban extended by another week starting June 16

Entry and exit from the emirate as well as movement between the different regions inside it will remain suspended

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Computex 2020 show cancelled, next edition to be held in 2021

The organisers cited ongoing worldwide travel restrictions as one of the main reasons for cancelling the show

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Sheikh Mohammed launches New Media Academy in Dubai

The courses curated by international experts will train students in social media and digital marketing techniques

Abu Dhabi issues guidelines for reopening museums, cultural sites

Visitor occupancy must not exceed 40 per cent of the total capacity at these facilities

UAE to offer bonuses to staff in vital sectors, approves new digital payments company

The Al Etihad digital payments company integrate applications across federal and local government platforms

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Healthcare donations for Covid-19 by community fund in the UAE crosses Dhs144m

The contributions include medical tests for the underprivileged as well as the supply of medical and protective equipment

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Emirates Loto supports free-meal initiative in the UAE; two winners split Dhs1m prize

The winning combination of numbers chosen on June 13 were 18, 23, 27, 29, 43 and 49

Uber introduces enhanced Covid-19 safety precautions in the UAE

The new measures will be in place until the end of June after which it will be reviewed

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Islamic Economy accounted for Dhs41.8bn of Dubai’s GDP in 2018

It contributed 9.9 per cent to Dubai’s GDP in 2018

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Astronomer predicts likely Eid Al Adha date this year

Public and private sector workers in the country are expected to receive three days of leave to mark Eid Adha

All residents returning to Dubai to be quarantined for 14 days

They will be tested for Covid-19 at the airport itself and will have the option to quarantine at home or a hotel

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UN recognises Dubai tech startup for efforts to spur tourism industry

Hotel Data Cloud also disseminates information regarding hotels’ ongoing precautionary measures to protect against the Covid-19 virus

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UAE reports 603 new cases; stops use of hydroxychloroquine for serious Covid-19 patients

The total number of cases detected in the country has risen to 40,507

Etihad’s Travel Voucher offers 50% cash bonus on tickets booked until June 24

The vouchers are valid for two years

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Emirati develops web tool to analyse Covid-19 data on Twitter in the UAE

The predominant topic of the tweets ranged from the origin of the disease, its spread, government responses and treatments

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Confirmed: UFC Fight Island to take place in Abu Dhabi next month

The events are scheduled for July 11, 15, 18 and 25 at Yas Island

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UAE denies reports that students will return to their campuses in August

The new academic year will begin on August 30

UAE reveals process for expired visa holders to leave country without paying fines

All related fines for visa violators will be waived if they leave before August 18

Air Arabia to operate special repatriation flights to Egypt

Only Egyptian nationals will be allowed to board these flights scheduled between June 11-16

Revealed: Top higher education institutions in Dubai and their ratings

Six of the 17 institutions evaluated recorded a five-star rating

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Kuwait to reopen mosques in some areas this week

Mosques in the country have been closed for the last three months due to the coronavirus pandemic

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Skyward miles can now be used to purchase Emirates-branded merchandise from Dubai

Members can also earn Skywards Miles while shopping, with 1 Mile earned for every $1 spent

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Watch: New quarantine complex in Abu Dhabi can accommodate nearly 10,000 Covid-19 patients

It comprises 2,874 rooms and also accommodates medical staff, administrators and security personnel present on-site

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UAE confirms new academic year to begin on August 30

The minister of education added that administrative and teaching staff will resume working on August 23

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Dubai’s RTA partners with private sector to build new-gen bus shelters

The first four shelters are already operational, with plans to construct a total 1,550 over the next 3-4 years

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Saudi reimposes curfew in Jeddah; curbs on private and public sector operations

The kingdom reported its single highest number of daily Covid-19 infections on Saturday, June 6

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Covid-19 update: UAE conducts over 2.5 million tests, total death toll now at 275

The UAE reported 626 new cases, taking the total number of infections reported so far to 38,268

Video: Dubai officials arrest international criminal wanted by Interpol in sting operation

Amir Faten Mekky, a Danish national, reportedly entered the UAE in November 2018

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UAE reports 624 new Covid-19 cases, fines several people for violating precautionary measures

The total death toll in the country has risen to 274