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Dubai Turns Quarantine Into Positive Experience
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Dubai Turns Quarantine Into Positive Experience

DUBAI: The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai announced the launch of a new initiative that seeks to ease the quarantine experience for children during and after their recovery from COVID-19. The programme seeks to mitigate the psychological impact of the quarantine on both families and children and create memorable moments for them during this period.

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June 17, 2020
MoHAP Conducts 38,000 Virus Tests, Reveals 2 Deaths
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MoHAP Conducts 38,000 Virus Tests, Reveals 2 Deaths

As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP detected 346 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases in the UAE to 42,982

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June 17, 2020
Sharjah Steps Up Campaign To Protect Residents From Virus
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Sharjah Steps Up Campaign To Protect Residents From Virus

Working with the various Sharjah govt institutions, Ministry of Health officials have deployed best possible preventive measures and healthcare services

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June 17, 2020
UK Begins Virus Vaccine Trial; France Pledges Drug Funding
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UK Begins Virus Vaccine Trial; France Pledges Drug Funding

About a dozen vaccine candidates currently in early stages of testing in thousands of people. There is no guarantee any will work but there’s high hope. Under-20s half as likely to contract coronavirus: Study

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June 17, 2020
Steroid Treatment Sparks Hope Among Virus Victims
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Steroid Treatment Sparks Hope Among Virus Victims

UAE reports 346 new cases, 732 recoveries, 2 deaths; US narrows support to seven vaccines; Beijing imposes partial travel ban, closes schools; New Zealand reports two new cases.

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June 17, 2020
Border Checks Removed As Europe Ends Virus Shutdown
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Border Checks Removed As Europe Ends Virus Shutdown

Parisians pack cafes as city gets its magic back; Spain allows thousands of Germans to fly to its Balearic Islands without a 14-day quarantine; ‘Avatar’ sequel resumes filming in virus-free New Zealand

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June 16, 2020
RTA Employs Ai In Taxis To Keep Virus At Bay
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RTA Employs Ai In Taxis To Keep Virus At Bay

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, announced that the use of Artificial Intelligence, AI, technologies, such as computer vision and machine learning algorithms, proved very effective in detecting and reporting violations of the coronavirus preventive measures.

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June 16, 2020
27,000 Covid-19 Tests Done, 667 Recoveries Announced
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27,000 Covid-19 Tests Done, 667 Recoveries Announced

It has been announced that the Abu Dhabi movement ban is to be extended by one more week, starting on Tuesday June 16

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June 16, 2020
Mohammed Brings Into Being New Media Academy
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Mohammed Brings Into Being New Media Academy

The New Media Academy will prepare a future workforce capable of leading the rapidly growing field of digital marketing

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June 16, 2020
UAE Gets Tech To Detect Covid-19 Pneumonia
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UAE Gets Tech To Detect Covid-19 Pneumonia

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’s largest health care provider, announced the launch of the UAE’s first computerized tomography (CT) scan for diagnosing pneumonia caused by COVID-19. The specialized CT scanner is available in Al Ain Hospital, a SEHA healthcare facility, where 3,000 patients have benefited from the latest innovation.

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June 16, 2020
486 Govt Employees Join Sharjah's Fight Against Virus
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486 Govt Employees Join Sharjah's Fight Against Virus

The Sharjah Executive Council has approved an exceptional sabbatical leave with full pay for the Sharjah government employees to offer volunteer work supporting various sectors, especially during crises and disasters and epidemics.

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June 15, 2020
382 Filipinos Fly Back Home From UAE Today
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382 Filipinos Fly Back Home From UAE Today

They flew at 12.10 am on Monday from the UAE; 127 of the 382 were visit visa holders, the priority of Manila in this repatriation programme

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June 15, 2020
Hamdan Shows Unique Way Of Thanking Frontline Workers
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Hamdan Shows Unique Way Of Thanking Frontline Workers

Using a mix of motivational and awareness messages, the video reminds people of the role of collective efforts and compliance with precautionary measures in overcoming the pandemic.

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June 15, 2020
VP Hails UAE Community For Showing Social Awareness
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VP Hails UAE Community For Showing Social Awareness

Mohammed stresses that the UAE government has proven with the return of business and economic activities in various sectors that it is a future government.

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June 15, 2020
UAE Sets Remuneration Criteria For Vital Sector Jobs
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UAE Sets Remuneration Criteria For Vital Sector Jobs

UAE reports 304 new cases, 701 recoveries and a death; France to lift lockdown today; virus will peak at more than a million cases: Pak; Iran’s daily death toll tops 100 for first time in 2 months; Spain to open borders to EU visitors on June 21.

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June 15, 2020
Midday Break For Outdoor Workers To Begin Tomorrow
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Midday Break For Outdoor Workers To Begin Tomorrow

The decision, issued by the ministry, requires a worker not to stay in the workplace after 12:30pm, prohibiting the resumption of work before 3pm

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June 14, 2020
Protesters Call On Lebanon Government To Step Down
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Protesters Call On Lebanon Government To Step Down

Security forces fire tear gas to disperse dozens in Beirut while troops forcefully disperse protesters who block a road preventing the movement of trucks in Tripoli

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June 14, 2020
UAE Conducts Over 40,000 Additional Covid-19 Tests
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UAE Conducts Over 40,000 Additional Covid-19 Tests

As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP detected 491 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases in the UAE to 41,990

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June 14, 2020
India's Virus Cases Swiftly Surpass 300,000 Mark
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India's Virus Cases Swiftly Surpass 300,000 Mark

11,458 new infections emerged in last 24 hours; Shah sets a meeting with Kejriwal as crisis cripples capital; Loss of smell and taste added to virus symptoms. Infections in TN cross 40,000-mark

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June 14, 2020
UAE Floats Online Survey To Check Covid-19 Impact
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UAE Floats Online Survey To Check Covid-19 Impact

UAE announces 491 new cases, a death; ‘masks reduce infection risk;’ Greece opens airports; 9 in 10 Filipinos admit ‘stressed’ by pandemic; Pakistan seals 1,300 hotspots.

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June 14, 2020
Calls grow for Iranians to wear masks
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Calls grow for Iranians to wear masks

TEHRAN: Iran reported 75 deaths and more than 2,000 new cases of novel coronavirus on Friday as calls mounted for all people to wear masks in public.

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June 13, 2020
Residents back in Dubai to undergo 14-day quarantine
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Residents back in Dubai to undergo 14-day quarantine

All residents returning to Dubai must quarantine themselves for 14 days at either homes or hotels, according to a new set of guidelines issued by Dubai Tourism

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June 13, 2020
Second wave of virus fears stoke new lockdown worries
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Second wave of virus fears stoke new lockdown worries

UAE reports 513 new cases, 712 recoveries; Dubai issues new quarantine steps for returning residents, govt staff to work 100% from tomorrow; Don’t carry bodies in garbage trucks: India court; Ukraine’s first lady tests positive.

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June 13, 2020
Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant embodies UAE's rich wisdom
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Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant embodies UAE's rich wisdom

Despite the challenges currently facing the entire world, the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant project is continuing to advance steadily and safely

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June 13, 2020
Good-Faith Talks Required To Implement Libya Truce: US
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Good-Faith Talks Required To Implement Libya Truce: US

Agreement between the GNA and LNA to re-enter UN security talks was a good first step, very positive: Pompeo; Trump praises Sisi’s efforts to promote political reconciliation in Libya

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June 12, 2020
Trump Approves Sanctions Against ICC Employees
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Trump Approves Sanctions Against ICC Employees

The group has been an unaccountable and ineffective bureaucracy that targets and threatens US personnel as well as personnel of our allies and partners: White House.

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June 12, 2020
UAE Initiative To Bring Back 200,000 Residents
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UAE Initiative To Bring Back 200,000 Residents

Global co-operation must in fight against virus, says Mohamed; UAE reports 479 new cases, 1,217 recoveries; India reaches 4th globally in number of cases; Malaysia cancels Hajj.

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June 12, 2020
UAE Chairs ITU's Virtual Session
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UAE Chairs ITU's Virtual Session

The session discusses the most important measures that need to be taken by the ITU to ensure work continuity.

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June 12, 2020
UAE targets return of 200,000 residents with valid visas
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UAE targets return of 200,000 residents with valid visas

COVID-19 checks will be conducted for travellers arriving in the UAE, and they will be obligated to undertake quarantine for a period of 14 days

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June 12, 2020
Bodour Launches Dhs1m Fund To Help UAE Publishers
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Bodour Launches Dhs1m Fund To Help UAE Publishers

The pandemic has proven beyond doubt the efficacy of the book as the most sustainable tool for spreading awareness, promoting values of peace and coexistence, says Sheikha Bodour

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June 11, 2020