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Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, has issued an updated list of fines and penalties under Resolution No. 38 of 2020 that aims to contain the spread of COVID-19. The updated list includes fines for non-compliance with the quarantine instructions at home and quarantine facilities; for deception and evasion …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 301,430 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 cases and …

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, announced the opening of three new SEHA COVID-19 Drive-Through Services Centers located in Liwa, Sila and Dalma in the Al Dhafra region. The new centers feature two tracks, one for nasal swabs and the other for DPI laser-based testing …

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to host 5000 Afghan nationals evacuated from Afghanistan on their way to third countries. The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced that, following a request from the United States, it would host the Afghans on a temporary basis, after which time …

Abu Dhabi Police confirms that the rumor about “Escaped lion” in Al Ain city circulating on social media was just a false report.The public is urged to refrain from circulating unconfirmed facts from the competent authorities, in order to avoid spreading panic and fears in the community.

The UAE affirmed its commitment to developing new methods and tools in order to better utilize modern technologies for the maintenance of international peace and security in collaboration with the UN system and its Member States. At the UN Security Council open debate on technology and peacekeeping chaired by Indian …

The Sharjah Education Council (SEC) announced the reopening of government nurseries in Sharjah and receiving children already enrolled to resume studies in September, amid precautionary measures taken to ensure safety and health of children. September will be devoted to offer activities to children, and actual studies will start in October …

After rolling out a new feature that allowed users to send messages that disappear after seven days, Facebook-owned WhatsApp is now reportedly working on a similar update that will have messages disappear after 90 days. Earlier, the popular messaging application had stated that it is working on view once messages …

 In a post published on social media, the Public Prosecution highlighted the penalty for changing the condition of persons with the intention of misleading justice. According to Article 266 of the Federal Penal Code, whosoever, with the intention of misleading justice, changes the condition of persons, places or things, conceals …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Friday that it conducted 311,295 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 …