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Free Virus Tests To Cover All Residential Areas Of Sharjah
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Free Virus Tests To Cover All Residential Areas Of Sharjah

Residents must attend the tent and show the Emirates ID card, in addition to the text message sent to them by police, that includes all the information and the dates of medical examinations.

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July 06, 2020
New Government Structure To Lead Us Into A New Era: VP
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New Government Structure To Lead Us Into A New Era: VP

New structure includes closure of 50% of government services’ centres and their transformation into digital platforms within two years, and mergers of around 50% of federal authorities with other authorities or ministries.

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July 06, 2020
UAE Conducts Over 47,000 Coronavirus Tests
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UAE Conducts Over 47,000 Coronavirus Tests

Underscores significant role of health in peace and security during UN Security Council debate on impact of pandemic on global security matters

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July 06, 2020
India Reports Record 22,000 Virus Cases In A Single Day
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India Reports Record 22,000 Virus Cases In A Single Day

India reported its highest single-day spike, with 22,771 new cases recorded on Saturday morning. The country’s overall count has hit 6,48,315, including 18,655 deaths.

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July 05, 2020
Mohammed Issues Law Regulating Drone Activity
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Mohammed Issues Law Regulating Drone Activity

The law aims to reduce risks associated with drone activity and specifies the duties and responsibilities of relevant authorities in Dubai

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July 05, 2020
Virus Kills Veteran Egyptian Actor Geddawy
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Virus Kills Veteran Egyptian Actor Geddawy

CAIRO: Famed Egyptian actor Ragaa Al Geddawy died on Sunday after contracting the COVID-19 disease, the actors union said. She was 81.

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July 06, 2020
Names, Photos Of Precautionary Measures Violators Released
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Names, Photos Of Precautionary Measures Violators Released

The violators did not take the precautionary measures seriously, which are in place to stem the spread of coronavirus in the country

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July 03, 2020
Rain Triggers Massive Floods, Landslides In Japan, Kills 14
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Rain Triggers Massive Floods, Landslides In Japan, Kills 14

Evacuation ordered for over 200,000 residents; 10 go missing, several houses destroyed, trains cancelled; PM deploys 10,000 troops for rescue operations, urges residents to be ‘on maximum alert

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July 05, 2020
India Reports Record Hike In Virus Cases; Toll Crosses 18,600
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India Reports Record Hike In Virus Cases; Toll Crosses 18,600

Numbers rising faster in southern states: Officials; fast-tracking of vaccine done in public interest: ICMR; dosage guidelines of Remdesivir revised, says health ministry; Chennai death toll reaches 1,000

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July 05, 2020
Trump Pushes Racial Division, Flouts Virus Rules At Rushmore
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Trump Pushes Racial Division, Flouts Virus Rules At Rushmore

President accused protesters calling for racial justice of ‘a merciless campaign to wipe out our history, defame our heroes, erase our values, and indoctrinate our children’

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July 05, 2020
VP congratulates married Emiratis, highlights values
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VP congratulates married Emiratis, highlights values

UAE reports 672 new cases and a death; Emiratis and residents can travel abroad with precautions; India announces more repatriation flights from UAE; groups help repatriate stranded NRIs; Britain eases quarantine for over 50 countries; Pak minister tests positive.

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July 04, 2020
UN expresses concern over arrests in HK under new law
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UN expresses concern over arrests in HK under new law

UN says it is in the process of analysing contents of the new law; China appoints Yanxiong, an official known for tackling protests on the mainland, as head of a new national security agency in Hong Kong

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July 04, 2020
India announces coronavirus vaccine, sets Aug.15 release
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India announces coronavirus vaccine, sets Aug.15 release

Covaxin is developed by ICMR in partnership with BBIL of Hyderabad; COVID-19 infections near 100,000 in Tamil Nadu

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July 04, 2020
COVID-19 to undo decades of progress on child labour
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COVID-19 to undo decades of progress on child labour

Experts warn that the COVID-19 pandemic could force millions of children in developing nations out of classrooms for good and into the workforce, reversing two decades of hardwon progress against underage labour

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July 04, 2020
22 Sikh pilgrims killed as train rams van in Pakistan
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22 Sikh pilgrims killed as train rams van in Pakistan

President, PM express sorrow over life loss in train incident; the Sikh pilgrims were from Peshawar and were returning home from a visit to the shrine of Nankana Sahib in Sheikhupura

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July 04, 2020
Abu Dhabi Reopens Parks, Beaches With Strict Rules
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Abu Dhabi Reopens Parks, Beaches With Strict Rules

Mohammed praises students at the end of ‘unprecedented academic year;’ COVID-19 negative report must for entry; UAE reveals 400 new cases, 504 recoveries; names of violators published; US firms create 4.8m jobs; 113,154 Pakistanis repatriated.

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July 03, 2020
Syrian Refugee Kids In Lebanon Schools Face Learning Problems
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Syrian Refugee Kids In Lebanon Schools Face Learning Problems

School closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic have let nearly 1.6 billion children and youth out of school around the world

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July 03, 2020
Summer Campaign Enhances Retail Bonanza
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Summer Campaign Enhances Retail Bonanza

ABU DHABI: A retail bonanza unlike anything seen before in Abu Dhabi is set to envelop the emirate this summer.

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July 03, 2020
UAE Among The Largest Contributors To UN Women
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UAE Among The Largest Contributors To UN Women

UAE has strong and growing ties with UN Women, as the country was a member of UN Women’s Executive Board from 2013 to 2019, and took over the presidency of the Board in 2017

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July 03, 2020
Hope Probe Shows UAE's Lofty Ambition Come True
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Hope Probe Shows UAE's Lofty Ambition Come True

Hope Probe reflects integrated national effort and long journey of achievements: MBRSC; Emirates Mars Mission’s Hope Probe is a momentous achievement for UAE, region: Ahmed Belhoul

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July 02, 2020
Greece Rolls Out Red Carpet To Visitors As Airports Reopen
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Greece Rolls Out Red Carpet To Visitors As Airports Reopen

Expert says US heading in the ‘wrong direction,’ warns it could see 100,000 cases a day if the current trend continued; Spain and Portugal celebrate as they reopen land border.

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July 02, 2020
EU Reopens Its Borders To 15 Countries; US Cases Surge
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EU Reopens Its Borders To 15 Countries; US Cases Surge

UAE reports 402 new cases, 594 recoveries, a death; faithful throng mosques; travel approval a must for UAE citizens, residents; India records 600,000 virus cases; Pak recovery stands at 50%; Melbourne to lock down over 300,000 people.

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July 02, 2020
Campaign Raises Over Dhs2.8m To Fight River Blindness
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Campaign Raises Over Dhs2.8m To Fight River Blindness

The month-long Ramadan campaign which allowed community to take part will provide medication for 1.4 million people at risk of river blindness

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July 02, 2020
Saudi-Led Coalition Launches Operation Against Houthis
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Saudi-Led Coalition Launches Operation Against Houthis

Move comes after the rebels in Yemen have stepped up cross-border missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, reports state TV

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July 02, 2020
FNC Expresses Gratitude For Support Of UAE's Leadership
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FNC Expresses Gratitude For Support Of UAE's Leadership

The Federal National Council held 13 public sessions remotely totalling 48 hours, which resulted in the discussion of 16 draft laws, 15 of which were approved

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July 01, 2020
IACAD Helps In Repatriation Of 172 Workers
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IACAD Helps In Repatriation Of 172 Workers

DUBAI: The Community Solidarity Fund Against COVID-19, launched by Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD), in coordination with the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs, has sponsored 172 tickets worth Dhs184,040 to help workers in troubled companies return to their home countries.

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July 01, 2020
Hamdan Announces Conclusion Of Phase One Of Dubai 10X
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Hamdan Announces Conclusion Of Phase One Of Dubai 10X

Dubai 10X has achieved massive leaps in disruptive government services, empowering government employees with the skills to accelerate progress

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July 01, 2020
Masdar's Y4S Platform Seeks To Engage 50,000 Youth By 2030
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Masdar's Y4S Platform Seeks To Engage 50,000 Youth By 2030

The Youth 4 Sustainability initiative aims to equip high-school and university students with the skills, expertise and tools they need to advance their knowledge and pursue careers in the sustainability sector

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July 01, 2020
RAK Ruler Interacts With First-Graders Via Video Call
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RAK Ruler Interacts With First-Graders Via Video Call

Sheikh Saud connected with children by regaling stories from his childhood, inspiring them with events from his life as a student and reiterating the importance of reading and education

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July 01, 2020
Mohammed All Praise For Brilliant Emirati Achievers
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Mohammed All Praise For Brilliant Emirati Achievers

Sheikh Mohammed commended talented Emirati youth and the determination of the UAE society for the nation’s optimistic and positive outlook in the near future

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June 30, 2020