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You're never going to get rid of ‘Friends,' says Aniston

‘Friends’ reunion may have been deferred twice already owing to the pandemic, but Aniston promises the delay gives time to make the experience more special

UAE is global pioneer in Covid-19 vaccine research

UAE is a global pioneer in starting research and studies aimed at developing a safe and effective vaccine against Covid-19 in order to preserve the lives of millions of people around the world

Take virus test to avoid paid quarantine in India: Official

One month grace period for expired visit visa holders; UAE reports 179 new cases and no death; global coronavirus cases reach 20 million; Pakistan ends lockdown, opens tourist spots.

Jesus says City stronger for past Champions League disappointments

Jesus’s starring role eased concerns at the likely absence of injured record goalscorer Sergio Aguero for Saturday’s quarter-final in Lisbon

Green shoots of revival bloom as Dubai sees tourism rebound

In the run-up to the city’s reopening to tourists, Dubai let no stone unturned to assure visitors of a smooth and safe experience at every stage of their journey

Coronavirus Deaths In Latin America Touch Global High

44% of global fatalities from virus, 18,300 out of 41,500 occurred in region; More than half the region’s infections, some 2.9 million, are in Brazil, which has recorded 98,500 deaths among its 212m people

Arab League To Help Resolve Lebanese Crisis, Says Official

UAE sends 40 tonnes of relief to Lebanon; angry protesters enter the foreign ministry as 142 are injured in clashes; PM Diab to introduce bill proposing early elections; Dutch ambassador’s wife dies of wounds suffered in the blast.

Sharjah to increase the rate of exports and open new markets

SCCI launches Sadder Fund to help finance export operations, expand the export map of SEDC’s affiliates and provide liquidity to exporters

UAE Central Bank Unveils More Measures To Shore Up Banks

This step comes as an additional measure encouraging banks to strengthen the implementation of the TESS and support their impacted customers in overcoming the repercussions of the pandemic

UAE Conducts 63,792 Virus Tests, Reports 239 New Cases

Total number of recovered patients has reached 56,245; Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre launches mobile clinics for elderly people and individuals with chronic illnesses

England's Stokes To Miss Rest Of Test Series Against Pakistan Due To Personal Reasons

Stokes’s father Ged was admitted to hospital in Johannesburg two days before Christmas last year with a serious illness while following his son’s progress with the England cricket team during their tour of South Africa

Beirut Blast Was A Disaster Waiting To Happen

Since 2,700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate were offloaded and stored unsafely in the port, two presidents — Michel Suleiman and Michel Aoun — and four prime ministers — Najib Mikati, Tammam Salam, Saad Hariri and Hassan Diab — have been in office

Dubai Tourism, Microsoft Become Partners For Data-Driven Services

The partnership is to boost the e-learning platform for Dubai College of Tourism and showcase the city as a must-visit destination

Filipinos Find New Jobs In UAE Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Since May 15, a total of 129,491 OFWs from across the globe financially and job-impacted by COVID-19 have returned to their home country with approximately a little over 28,000 from the UAE

Messi Inspires Win Over Napoli But Barca Will Need More Against Bayern

BARCELONA: Lionel Messi scored a brilliant solo goal as Barcelona saw off Napoli on Saturday but they are likely to need something even more special from their captain to beat Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.

UAE supplies over 1,200 tonnes of aid to 93 countries amid virus

The UAE sent two aid planes to Lebanon carrying 42 tonnes of testing equipment and medical supplies to support medical staff and workers

Video of Mohammed riding a bike goes viral on social media

A group of riders accompanies the Vice President in full cycling gear. The leader also performs Magrib prayers on the side of a road in Dubai

Shared Sense out to confirm Kentucky Derby hopes

Godolphin’s six-year-olds Wild Card and Baskerville both aim for a first G3 success in the Elm Stakes over an extended mile on dirt at Sapporo, Japan, on Sunday

Face shields, goggles gaining wide currency during virus

Protective goggles and face shields can be used in addition (to all the international precautionary measures) whenever necessary, an expert adds

Dubai cop promoted for rejecting bribe

DUBAI: An officer from Bur Dubai Police Station has recently been promoted for his honesty as he turned down a bribe he was offered by a wanted criminal.

Global stocks, yields plunge as investors wait for US stimulus

The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits fall but the US labour market is stalling amid COVID-19 resurgence; gold accelerates higher on fragile economic recovery hopes

France calls for probe of deadly Beirut explosions

Macron says an international, open and transparent probe is needed, also calls for aid conference; AD CP dispatches medical aid; Sheikha Fatima donates Dhs10m; UN releases $9m for Beirut hospitals.

Bank of England expects slower recovery from coronavirus woes

BoE has decided to keep its key interest rate at just 0.1 per cent and make no changes to its huge bond-buying programme

BCCI to invite tender for IPL title sponsorship after Vivo's suspension

NEW DELHI: Following the official confirmation regarding Vivo’s exit as title sponsors for the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will now invite bids through a tender process for IPL 2020 in the next few days.

80 nationalities volunteer to participate in vaccine trials

Our trials are moving faster than others in the world, thanks to the winning combination of a national spirit of volunteerism and strength of the UAE’s healthcare system, says official

UAE Flies In Aid As Beirut Blasts' Toll Goes Past 130

Two-week state of emergency declared in Beirut, injured 5,000; port officials under house arrest; probe focusses on 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate dump; verdict on ex-PM Hariri delayed.

Gold Strides Further Above $2,000 On Weak Dollar And Stimulus Bets

Gold has gained nearly 35% so far in 2020; stocks rallied on encouraging corporate earnings; oil prices hit 5-month high as US crude stocks fall sharply

Babar Stars For Pakistan With Fine Fifty In England Opener

Babar (69 not out) showed all his skill and class to weather an early storm from the England bowlers, and wrestle away the initiative along with the more sedate opener Masood (46 not out) as Pakistan closed a rain-shorted first day on 139 for two

UK Banks Brace For $22 Billion Loan Losses As Outlook Darkens

Coronavirus fears, Brexit and low interest rates caused British banks to bake tougher ‘worst-case’ scenarios into their risk models

Europe ramps up controls fearing second virus wave

Global fatalities toll tops 700,000; testing in US is dropping, even as deaths mount; coronavirus kills leading Brazil indigenous chief; ‘wake-up week’ for Greece; Switzerland adds Spain to quarantine list