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England Wary Of Slow Start Against Pakistan As Test Series Gets Under Way

This will be the visitors’ first appearance in an international match since coronavirus stoppage while for the hosts, they will look to bring their form and confidence over from the recently-concluded three-Test series against the West Indies

UAE Government, UN75 Launch ‘Future Possibilities Report 2020'

The UAE is committed to enhancing global partnerships to shape future development and promote governments’ readiness in cooperation with the United Nations, says Al Roumi

Several Die As Massive Explosions Rock Beirut

UAE leaders condole people of Lebanon; President Aoun meets country’s Defence Council; hospital seeks blood donation; US says ready to offer all possible assistance; no UN staff injured.

UK Risks Twice-As-Big Second Wave Without Better Testing

Britain faces a second wave this winter twice as widespread as the initial outbreak if it reopens schools without a more effective system; second wave ‘highly likely’ to hit France this year

Who Gets To Be First In Line For Covid-19 Vaccine?

Vaccine development has been moving at lightning speed, and a handful of candidates have had promising results. But someone will have to decide which of the world’s 7.8 billion people gets first crack at returning to a more normal life

Abu Dhabi Opens Facility For Virus Vaccine Trial Volunteers

Those who want to volunteer can visit the facility directly without making an appointment. ADNEC has the size and resources to process up to 1,000 volunteers a day

WHO warns there may never be a COVID-19 ‘silver bullet'

WHO urged govts and citizens to focus on doing known basics, such as testing, contact tracing, maintaining physical distance, wearing a mask; millions of tests able to detect virus within 90 minutes: Hancock

UAE tests over 5m for virus, reports 90% recovery rate

UAE reports 164 new cases, no deaths for the third day in a row; WHO warns there may never be a COVID-19 ‘silver bullet;’ Russia aims to produce ‘millions’ of vaccine doses by 2021; Manila goes under lockdown again as virus cases surge.

Medical centre staffer turns main character in James Patterson novel

MINNEAPOLIS: When Angela Hoot reads a novel, she likes to identify with the protagonist. “I always put myself as the main character, like I’m part of the book,” said Hoot, a patient liaison at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. With James Paterson’s newest novel, “1st Case,” this was easier than usual.

Champions League ready to resume after 5-month hiatus

The Europa League, meanwhile, will be played to a conclusion at a series of venues in western Germany, with the last eight beginning on August 10 and the final in Cologne on Aug.21

Siemens Healthineers To Acquire Varian In $16.4-Billion Accord

The takeover seeks to create a global leader in cancer care solutions by 2025; Siemens to provide bridge financing for subsidiary

India Sets New Travel Rules, Tweaks Quarantine Norms

From Aug.8 travellers may seek exemption from institutional quarantine by submitting a negative RT-PCR test report on arrival; Shah tests positive, Amitabh discharged; UAE reports 239 cases, no deaths; Abdullah, Zarif discuss efforts to contain virus.

IPL 2020: Final On Nov.10; 10 Double Headers Planned

BCCI in its all-important Governing Council meeting of the IPL has decided to hold the 13th edition of the league from Sept. 19 to Nov. 10. The evening matches will start at 7:30 pm IST, 30 minutes before the regular time of matches

UK Mortgage Approvals Rise As Property Market Reopens: BoE

The rebound took place as households showed signs of spending more and the economy began to open up from the coronavirus lockdown

Amid The Pandemic, A Landmark Laurel For UAE, Says FANR DG

We are making sure that the skills and knowledge from foreign countries are transferred to Emirati inspectors, says the FANR head

Coronavirus Cases Near 1.7m; Death Toll Mounts To 36,511

Ministry says over a million patients have recovered at 64.52% rate, adds danger signals keep coming from AP; Serum Institute gets permission to conduct human trials of vaccine

Kuwait Bans Flights To 31 ‘High Risk' Nations To Contain Virus

The countries include India, Pakistan, Egypt, Philippines, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, China, Iran, Brazil, Mexico, Italy and Iraq, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation

S.Korea Church Leader Held As Corona Cases Soar In Asia

Leader of secretive religious sect is accused of hindering Seoul’s battle against COVID-19; HK opens makeshit hospital for virus patients; Vietnam reports 3rd death; Tokyo sees 472 new virus cases

Start Of Barakah Unit 1 A Moment Of Pride: Khalifa

A breakthrough milestone which will shape our vision for the future: Khalifa; UAE has successfully commissioned Arab world’s first peaceful nuclear reactor: Sheikh Mohammed; a historic achievement: Mohamed Bin Zayed.

Ministry brings Eid joy to elderly Emiratis

The initiative also included interactive e-screens at these centres to promote communication with the senior Emiratis remotely

Over 2,500 register for AUS executive education plan

Internationally qualified faculty members from each of the four AUS colleges will provide training sessions that each run for three or four days

Leaders celebrate Eid with Hope Probe team

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid praises Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed for his keenness to honour the Mars Mission team while celebrating Eid Al Adha; UAE leaders receive Eid greetings from Arab counterparts.

Hope Probe team a role model for Emirati youth

Each member of the team received a personalised ‘Thank You’ message signed by Mohammed and Mohamed, as well as a plaque with the signatures of the two leaders

COVID-19: Ministry of Health detects 283 new cases

The total number of cases now stands at 60,506. MoHAP also announced the death of two patients as a result of COVID-19 complications

UK worried about second wave of virus infections in Europe

I think you can see second wave starting to roll across Europe, we’ve got to do everything we can to prevent it and to tackle it, says Hancock; UK extends self-isolation to 10 days from 7

84% AD Private Schools Ranked Best For E-Learning

The evaluation focused on three main zones — ‘Student Distance Learning and Wellbeing’, ‘Teaching and Monitoring Students Learning’, and ‘Leading and Managing Students Learning’

Cows Replace Cars, Bikes At Washing Centres

KARACHI: The days leading up to the Eid Al Adha are busy for Uzair Dawood, the owner of a motorcycle wash in Pakistan’s southern city of Karachi — not for fixing vehicles, but washing cattle.

Pilgrims At Mount Arafat Pray For End To Pandemic

Difficulties of this life are a test from Allah, pilgrims told; UAE reports 302 new cases, 424 recoveries and 2 deaths; India makes 14-day quarantine must for international arrivals; UK worried about second wave in Europe.

‘Tide Is Turning' On China, Pompeo Tells Senators

Top official says US has warned Russia about all threats that it poses to American interests in various parts of the world; Hong Kong disqualifies 12 candidates from running in polls

Hunger Will Kill Children In Lebanon: Charity

BEIRUT: Close to a million people in Beirut can no longer afford basic necessities and children are likely to starve to death this year, the charity Save The Children said on Wednesday.