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New Year celebrations: UAE urges people to adhere to protocols, warns of fines for violators

Several firework shows and other events have been organised in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to ring in 2021

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Covid-19: UAE reports highest number of daily cases at 1,723

The UAE had earlier confirmed that it had detected some cases of the new contagious strain of coronavirus in the country

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GB Talks: Understanding SME financing in the UAE

Featuring an expert panel discussion on alternative means of financing as well as motivational talks, the event offered plenty of insights for SMEs

Covid-19 new strain: UAE confirms ‘limited number’ of cases

The affected individuals came from abroad, officials confirmed

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New Year’s Eve: Hot spots in Dubai to ring in 2021

With 2021 around the corner, here’s a rundown of the city’s best spots to ring in the new year

Covid-19: UAE reports 1,506 new cases, two deaths

The new cases were detected after the ministry conducted 153,157 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours

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UAE confirms January 1 as public holiday for New Year

However, with January 1 falling on a Friday, workers in the country will not get an additional day off

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UAE extends tourist visa validity for additional month for free

The move aims to support tourists in the UAE since many countries have implemented temporary airport closures

UAE announces fuel prices for January 2021

This is the 10th consecutive month that prices have stayed unchanged

Up to 81% of MENA professionals are seeking remote jobs in 2021 – survey

The lockdowns have revealed to employees and employers alike that work can be successfully accomplished from home

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UAE reports 1,027 new Covid-19 cases, total death toll touches 660

The UAE’s daily infection number dropped below 1,000 for the first time in two months on Sunday at 944

Damac sees UAE property market recovery in two years

The impact of Covid-19 and a likely reduction in the UAE population will hamper the revival

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Covid-19: UAE reports less than 1,000 new cases for the first time in two months

The country reported 944 new coronavirus cases and two deaths on Sunday

New Year’s Eve: Dubai’s Nakheel issues travel advice for Palm Jumeirah

Nakheel has released details regarding travel to and from the Palm Jumeirah

Saudi’s King Salman invites GCC leaders for group summit in Riyadh

The 41st GCC Summit is set to be held in the Saudi capital on January 5, 2021

UAE sees gradual oil demand recovery in 2021 – minister

Rollout of coronavirus vaccines and improvement in ties between the US and China are likely to improve demand for oil

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Covid-19: UAE reports 1,311 new cases as Pfizer vaccination gets underway in Dubai

The Dubai Media Office also answered some FAQs related to the vaccination programme

Revealed: Where to catch New Year’s Eve fireworks in Dubai

Popular spots in and around the city will light up the sky to celebrate the start of 2021

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New Sharjah mall City Centre Al Zahia on track to open in March 2021

The mall will be home to brands from Landmark and Azadea Group

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,246 infections, 1,533 recoveries and 3 deaths

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 645

Qatari media ‘undermining’ efforts to end GCC dispute – UAE minister

The political and social climate in the GCC looks toward ending the Qatar crisis, Anwar Gargash said

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Covid-19: Dubai to begin ‘extensive’ free Pfizer vaccination campaign

The first batch of the Pfizer vaccine arrived from Brussels on an Emirates SkyCargo flight on Tuesday

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,226 cases, 1,611 recoveries and 3 deaths

The death toll in the UAE has now risen to 642

MBC Group reappoints Sam Barnett as CEO

Marc Antoine d’Halluin, who spent a year as group CEO at MBC, has now been appointed as a board advisor

UAE establishes one-day courts to expedite minor cases

The aim is to reduce the backlog of cases in the courts

Dubai’s DC Aviation Al-Futtaim to offer express Covid-19 testing on arrival

Al-Futtaim’s DC Aviation and HealthHub partner to offer services for VVIP customers

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,077 cases, 845 recoveries and 2 deaths

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 639

UAE-based NMC Health announces $525m sale of Eugin Group

The transaction is expected to be complete by H1 2021

UAE carriers Emirates, Etihad suspend flights to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman

Emirates has suspended flights to the kingdom until December 27, while flights to Kuwait and Oman have been halted from December 22-28

Business leaders rank UAE as global leader in innovation

Business executives in the UAE rank the country as a global leader in creating an ‘innovation-conductive’ environment