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Brazil reported 23,010 new cases of the new coronavirus and 572 related deaths in the past 24 hours, Reuters has quoted the Brazil’s health ministry as saying. The COVID-19 related death toll in the country has risen to 101,049 while the total number of cases reached 3.04 million since the …

Abu Dhabi Police warns motorists against crossing red light, as it may lead to serious traffic accidents. The violation of crossing the red light for light vehicles incurs a fine of AED 1000, 12 traffic points and the vehicle impoundment for 30 days, while a fine of AED 3000 and …

Abu Dhabi-based Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, SSMC, the UAE’s largest hospital offering serious and complex care, is now providing bariatric, thoracic and colorectal surgeries for its patients, after being designated a COVID-19-free facility by the Department of Health. The integrated medical facility, a joint-venture partnership between Mayo Clinic and Abu …

Ministry of Education denies what is being circulated regarding replacing school bags with sterile plastic bags to keep books.

Dubai Canvas, the month-long art festival organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, in partnership with Meraas, is exhibiting a series of unique artworks highlighting humanity’s love for travel. As the world seeks to recover from the COVID-19 crisis, the 3D art festival, …

After 35 years in the business, Japanese consumer electronics company Toshiba has decided to exit the PC industry. According to a press release from the company, it has now sold the remaining 19.9 percent of shares it had in its laptop business to Sharp, which previously purchased a majority stake …

Dubai Prosecution has referred an Asian maid to the criminal court for stealing money and jewelry from the house she worked at, including: 28 rings, diamond set, more than AED 47 thousand and 2 passports. She commited the larceny and fled while the victim was at the washroom, and during …

The new support initiatives launched by the Ministry of Economy, organised by a committee chaired by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, with the participation of relevant authorities, are key additions to the series of incentives adopted by the UAE to support its economic sectors, and were recently …

The Abu Dhabi Police, ADP, has warned job seekers about fraudulent employment ads on the internet and those impersonating famous companies, which is a telephone hoax that recently emerged as a result of increased unemployment caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The police urged job seekers to be cautious and not …

 The UAE has called on the international community to bolster its efforts to tackle the linkages between terrorism and organised crime, including through strengthening legal frameworks and the implementation of relevant UN resolutions. The UN Security Council held an open debate on the threats to international peace and security caused …