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Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri, the spokesman of the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority: • As the UAE national day, New Year’s Eve, and Christmas are approaching, we stress the importance of adhering to the precautionary and safety measures to combat the “COVID-19” pandemic. •Concerts require the competent authorities’ …

The Abu Dhabi Police, ADP, launched the virtual initiative, entitled, “Safe Child City,” for the second year in a row, coinciding with World Children’s Day on 20th November and National Bullying Prevention Week. Brigadier Saeed Hamad Al Kaabi, Director of the Social Support Centres Department of the ADP, stated that …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Tuesday that it conducted 105,024 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 …

The UAE will celebrate on Wednesday the 50th National Day of Oman, highlighting the strong ties and strategic partnership between the two countries. The celebrations will take place under the slogan, “Oman is from us, and we are among them,” and will witness a range of events and shows celebrating …

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued Emiri Decree No.33 of 2020 regarding the organisation of Al Thiqah Club for Handicapped in the emirate of Sharjah. The Decree stipulates that a club specialising in sports, cultural and societal affairs for …

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a message of congratulations to Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Sultan of Oman, on the occasion of his country’s 50th National Day, observed on 18th November. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and …

Daily coronavirus infections in India fell to their lowest since mid-July, with 29,163 new cases reported for the last 24 hours, taking the total to 8.87 million, the health ministry said on Tuesday. Daily cases have fallen in India, the country with the second-highest number of infections behind the United …

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, ICA, has issued a decision to extend the grace period of exemption for “all violators” of the entry and residence of foreigners law until 31st December, 2020. The extension is for those who violated the entry and foreigners’ residence law before 1st March, …

More than 54.59 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 1,320,446​ have died, according to a Reuters tally published on Tuesday. With 246,208 deaths and over 11 million confirmed cases, the United States tops the list of twenty countries with the highest recorded …

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that his country has secured five million doses of the Moderna vaccine, which revealed it stops 94.5% of people catching coronavirus. The UK had not bought any doses before. Hancock’s statements mean that just 2.5m people will get it, and it won’t be …