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More than 122.62 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 2,832,277 have died, according to a Reuters tally published on Sunday. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

The Central Bank of the UAE’s statistics revealed a net increase in the international reserves of the Emirati banking system of AED12.6 billion over three months, from November 2020 to January 2021. With this continued rise, the cumulative balance of the country’s international reserves amounted to over AED519 billion at …

The Palm Tower, Nakheel’s new 52-storey landmark development on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, is now almost 95 percent complete, with all components due to open by October this year. Soaring 240 metres above the world-famous island, the building is in the advanced stages of fit out, with all exterior cladding completed, …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) to promote the RTA’s marine transport line for ferry riders between the two emirates. Ahmed Hashim Bahrozyan, CEO of the Public Transport Agency, RTA and Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, …

The UAE cabinet adopted a new remote work visa to enable employees from all over the world to live and work in the UAE for one year and approved a multiple-entry tourist visa for all nationalities. The new resolutions are among several initiatives approved by the cabinet during a meeting …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Sunday that it conducted 237,479 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus …

Major General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi, Commander-in-Chief of the Ras Al Khaimah Police and Head of the Local Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team in Ras Al Khaimah, highlighted the importance of intensifying the monitoring of the community’s adherence to the precautionary measures aimed at overcoming the challenges …

Dubai’s real estate market recorded 3,787 sales transactions worth AED7.43 billion in February 2021, a 13.8 percent increase from January 2021 in terms of volume and 8.9 percent rise in terms of value, according to the 12th edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s official sales price index that was launched by Dubai …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has urged all Emiratis and residents eligible for COVID-19 vaccination to start booking appointments for inoculation starting Sunday, March 21, now that the six-week priority entitlement given to people who are most at risk of infection is over. Those eligible for vaccination, including citizens …

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has launched a programme to distribute dates in several countries ahead of the advent of the holy month of Ramadan. The programme is launched upon the directives His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of …