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India on Wednesday posted a record rise in deaths from COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, pushing its total fatalities past the 250,000 mark. Deaths from COVID-19 swelled by 4,205, while daily coronavirus cases rose by 348,421, with India’s overall caseload now surging past 23 million, according to health ministry …

The UAE will host a virtual emergency meeting of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union on Wednesday to discuss the situation in Jerusalem and Al Aqsa Mosque. The meeting will include speeches by speakers and representatives of Arab parliaments, and a closing statement.

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, the Committee for the Management of Cultural and Heritage Festivals and Programs in Abu Dhabi announced the launch of Al Dhafra Grand Kingfish Championship for Men and Women, which will take place from …

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent cables of congratulations to the kings, Emirs and presidents of Arab and Islamic states on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa wished them and their peoples continued progress, prosperity and stability. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin …

The Shawwal crescent was not sighted in the UAE on Tuesday and therefore, Wednesday, May 12, will be the last day of the holy month of Ramadan, and the first day of Eid al-Fitr will be on Thursday, May 13, according to the UAE Moon Sighting Committee. Sultan bin Saeed …

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) provides a variety of entertainment and hospitality packages, in its different tourist destinations, during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The Shurooq package enable guests to enjoy a variety of experiences, with their families and friends, including discounts on room and food rates, in luxury …

In order to ensure the safety of everyone who receives the vaccine, and in line with the declared and approved standards and requirements by the international medical bodies, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announces 7 groups that are excluded from vaccination against the “Covid-19” virus and can obtain an …

The Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) has urged the public to adhere to the precautionary measures aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and warned them about the risks of not maintaining a safe physical distance between people. The ADP, therefore, stressed the importance of adhering to the decision to …

The Dubai Police has recently announced the locations of Eid Al Fitr in five different areas across the emirate of Dubai. Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Director of Organisations Protective Security and Emergency at Dubai Police, pointed out that the Dubai Police strives to keep the tradition alive as …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Tuesday that it conducted 177,688 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 …