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Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,763 cases, 3 deaths

The nationwide case count now stands at 570,836

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Sheikh Hamdan forms Supreme Committee for Urban Planning in Dubai

It will be chaired by Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer and is tasked with implementing the deliverables of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan

Revealed: Hidden gems that are exclusive to the UAE

From pink flamingos in the Ras Al Khor wildlife sanctuary to Mangroves in Umm Al Quwain, do visit these hidden gems spread across the country

UAE reports 1,810 Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths

The case count in the country has now risen to 569,073

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UAE raises petrol prices for June 2021

This is the fourth consecutive month that fuel prices have increased within the country

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IPL 2021 cricket tournament to resume in the UAE this September

There are 31 matches that are yet to be played in the IPL 2021 season

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Saudi lifts entry ban for travellers coming from UAE, UK, other countries

The directive is effective from 1am, on Sunday, May 30

Abu Dhabi Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine Sotrovimab

Abu Dhabi offers walk-in appointments for Pfizer jab; new Covid-19 treatment approved in UAE

The UAE has become the first country to both license and enable immediate patient use of the antibody drug Sotrovimab

Revealed: 5 free workspaces in the UAE

Head to a co-working space to shake up your work life for a day and be surrounded by other creatives

Elon Musk’s Mars ambition could be the riskiest human quest ever

NASA wants to send astronauts to Mars, perhaps at some point in the 2030s

Revealed: Islands in the UAE you must visit at least once

From Palm Jumeirah to Al Maya Island, check out these picturesque locations for your next holiday

Revealed: 5 cafés in Dubai that offer more than just coffee

From yoga eateries to co-working spaces that double as cafes, these joints are not to miss when you’re craving a little more than just coffee

Air Arabia

Air Arabia to resume seasonal flights between Sharjah and Batumi in Georgia

The twice-weekly flights will be operated every Tuesday and Friday, starting June 29, 2021

UAE Central Bank

UAE Central Bank foreign assets reach Dhs392.4bn by end of Q1 2021

The central bank’s foreign assets increased 0.4 per cent year-on-year

WIZZ AIR ABU DHABI SANTORINI

Wizz Air flights from Abu Dhabi to Santorini begin from Dhs179

The UAE recently added Greece to its ‘safe travel corridor’ for vaccinated travellers

UAE reports 1,757 Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths

The case count in the UAE now stands at 561,048

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Amazon Web Services to open data centres in the UAE

The new cloud infrastructure region is set to launch in the first half of 2022

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New DIFC Innovation Hub to spur fintech ecosystem in Dubai

Plans have already been approved to expand the size of the Innovation Hub four-fold to cover 315,000 sq ft

UAE warns of strict penalties for acts of public indecency

A repeat offender will face imprisonment for a period of not less than three months and a fine of up to Dhs100,000, or one of the two

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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

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 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

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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

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

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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

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