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Emirati authors grab the spotlight at Dubai litfest

The Festival will be featuring big names such as Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai and authors Elif Shafak, Amin Maalouf and Lemn Sissay with live appearances and virtual sessions

Indian minister opens centre for workers

India’s Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs V. Muraleedharan inaugurated the first-ever Upskilling and Training Centre for Indian blue-collar workers in the UAE at Delhi Private School (DPS), Jebel Ali, Dubai, on Wednesday.

Hamdan launches project to renovate Al Fahidi Fort

Al Fahidi Fort will be temporarily closed until completion of the restoration project

DMT develops park with a difference in Abu Dhabi

The DMT opens first park of its kind in the Emirate, featuring around 2,000 local trees, high-quality sports facilities and natural habitat for flourishing flora and fauna

UK companies seek $10.3 billion as immediate pandemic support

British firms say they cannot wait until finance minister’s March budget to learn if they will get more financial help to solve issues related to the pandemic

Sensational Olivia admits being obsessed with ‘Game Of Thrones'

In the upcoming spin-off ‘House of the Dragon’, the shooting for which is currently paused due to the pandemic, Cooke has landed the role of Alicent Hightower

Ten tips to prevent diabetes complications

Over time, the risk of developing complications from diabetes increases gradually, especially when blood sugar is not controlled.

Sultan reviews progress work of various projects

These projects will also serve community members by providing them with appropriate job opportunities and introducing their cultural and literary treasures

10,000 frontline heroes to get expanded medical insurance

The programme was developed in direct response to the results of a survey involving over 8,000 frontline professionals working in healthcare facilities across the UAE

Virus test every 7 days for federal ministries' staff

UAE reports 3,471 cases; Sharjah begins vaccination of elderly at home; world facing ‘catastrophic moral failure’ on vaccines: WHO chief; no link between vaccine and post-jab deaths, says Norway; tens of thousands skip vaccination in India.

Khalifa confers Zayed the Second Medal on US envoy

Gargash praised the US Ambassador’s work and valued the relations between the two countries, while wishing the Ambassador success in his future assignments

‘Decisions we make today will shape tomorrow's world'

Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), made this statement while addressing the Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Virtual Forum during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2021

UAE opens two hospitals in Somaliland

A delegation from the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation has opened two hospitals in the Republic of Somaliland.

Dubai widens horizons of excellence and innovation

Sheikh Hamdan has approved the results of Dubai Customer Happiness and Employee Happiness Index

Take jab or do PCR test every 14 days, Sharjah schools told

UAE reports 3,453 new cases, 5 deaths; Dubai sets up COVID-19 vaccination centre in 72 hours; Oman closes land borders again; Europe seeks to ease concerns; India hails ‘life saving’ vaccine rollout.

Oman closes land borders to curb spread of coronavirus

The measure comes into effect from today and can be extended for longer than the initial one week closure, reports ONA; Lebanon signs deal with Pfizer for 2.1 million vaccine doses

India hails ‘life saving' COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Vaccination drive had a successful start with more than 190,000 people receiving their first jabs and no one hospitalised for major side effects, but reports emerged about concerns over homegrown vaccine

Mansoor Bin Mohammed visits vaccination centres

Sheikh Mansour, Chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, has urged all members of the Dubai community to take the COVID-19 vaccine

Biden to end Muslim travel ban ‘in his first hours' as president

The opening salvo would herald a 10-day blitz of executive actions as Biden seeks to act swiftly to redirect the country in the wake of Trump’s presidency without waiting for Congress

UAE's vaccination rate of eligible residents highest

UAE reports 3,432 new cases, 7 deaths; 131,939 more doses given during past 24 hours; India starts huge vaccine drive as European rollout stutters; Pakistan approves AstraZeneca vaccine.

UAE and Jordan review regional developments

Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah of Jordan have reviewed prospects of further consolidating the fraternal relations between the two nations

Mohammed all praise for country's security facilities

Sheikh Mohammed was briefed on the State Security Department’s achievements and its new initiatives launched as part of integrated nationwide security efforts

Global publishers brought closer to IPA

To this end, the IPA President said, “We plan to conduct a series of meetings with publishers worldwide.

Filipinos can travel to their country from January 17

A Sharjah resident was informed that there are no flight cancellations to the Philippines

Ton-up Root gives England invincible lead as virus strikes visitors' hotel

England were 320 for 4, 185 runs ahead, when rain halted play in Galle. Root and Test debutant Dan Lawrence, who scored 73, built a 173-run stand after the tourists resumed the day on 127-2

UK economy shrinks, but likely to avoid double-dip recession

Several economists warned that Britain remained at risk of a renewed slump, with the economy likely to shrink in both the final quarter of 2020 and the first three months of 2021

Katy Perry reveals the most important thing in her life

Katy Perry welcomed her first child, daughter Daisy Dove, with her fiance Orlando Bloom in August last year. ‘She’ll always be the No. 1 most important thing ever, naturally,’ she said

Sharjah launches home vaccine services for elderly

UAE reports 3,407 new virus cases and 7 deaths; vaccine rollout delayed in Europe as global deaths cross 2m; India’s mammoth immunisation begins today; China puts 20,000 villagers in quarantine over virus risk.

Blow to global vaccine drive as Pfizer delays deliveries

Six EU states warn of risks to vaccination credibility; Turkey’s vaccine blitz tops 600,000 in two days; emails on evaluation process of COVID-19 vaccines leaked online

National Archives honours Zayed's role in UAE's growth

The pavilion includes a section displaying historical documents, such as leters, treaties, and sketches of a number of forts including the Kalba Fort and a Portuguese fortress in Khor Fakkan