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Relaxing virus curbs should be carefully calibrated: MHA

Home Ministry reiterated COVID appropriate behaviour that includes mandatory use of masks, hand hygiene, social distancing and also proper ventilation of closed spaces

Emirates welcomes steps for inbound travellers from India

Passengers from India must undergo a PCR test before departing for Dubai and also ater landing in the emirate

Dubai relaxes curbs for vaccinated Indian flyers

Travellers who have received two doses of UAE-approved jabs will be allowed to enter the emirate; country bans passengers from 3 African nations; UAE reports 2,109 cases, 5 deaths; India asks states to ‘carefully calibrate’ lockdown easing.

Guterres pledges to draw lessons from pandemic

UN chief sworn in for second term, tells Myanmar’s military that democracy must be reinstated, political detainees must be freed and human rights abuses and killings must stop

Zayed University launches ME's first interdisciplinary programme

Students will learn using active learning pedagogy and can earn a Bachelor’s degree in Business Transformation, Computational Systems, and Social Innovation

Germany look for efficiency in clash against Portugal

Ronaldo scored two late goals in a 3-0 win over Hungary on Tuesday. Germany, meanwhile, tried and tried but failed to break through France’s defence in a 1-0 loss. With no goals scored and no points in the standings, the pressure is on Germany to do much better

UAE, Malaysia bilateral trade reaches Dhs7.25b in first quarter of the year

Malaysia to showcase its healthcare expertise and surgical gloves market worth $4.16 billion at Arab Health 2021 in Dubai World Trade Centre

Abu Dhabi temporarily stops use of green pass

UAE reports 1,942 COVID cases, 6 deaths; India should ‘brace’ for third virus wave by October; Pak coronavirus cases drop by 65% in two months; France dumps masks; virus cases surge in Africa.

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon and Olympics; Murray stunned, Azarenka wins

Nadal is a double Olympic champion, having won gold in singles in Beijing in 2008 and in doubles with Marc Lopez in Rio in 2016, when he also carried Spain’s flag in the opening ceremony

Britain considers vaccine passports to restart travel

Britain is looking at easing travel curbs, including allowing those who are double vaccinated to enjoy a foreign holiday without intrusive red tape, a step that indicates vaccine passports are back on the agenda

Expo 2020 will highlight smart, sustainable world of the future

The Netix Novus Partner Programme at the iconic Burj Khalifa in September will address challenges and opportunities for the industry across energy, automation, sustainability and smart building solutions

Pandemic cannot crimp UAE's progress, says VP

The UAE has been climbing the ladder in most global indexes over the past 50 years, says Mohammed as UAE ranks first in MENA region, ninth globally in IMD’s 2021 World Competitiveness Yearbook.

Socotra gets 60,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses from UAE's ERC

The UAE dispatched a shipment of COVID-19 vaccine doses to Socotra Governorate, Yemen, to support the local efforts aimed at addressing the pandemic

Shortage Of Vaccine Temporary Issue: Dr Faisal

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan said on Wednesday that vaccine shortage being reported at some vaccination centres was a temporary issue, adding that the situation is expected to improve after June 20.

US Tops 600,000 Virus Deaths, NY And California Drop Curbs

Officials hailed progress towards a return to normality as its world-leading vaccination programme vowed to turn the page on one of the worst health crises in American history

Covid-19: The Pandemic Gifts A New Normal

Considering the nationwide spread of the virus, it was logical for the Centre to encourage the states to feel free to explore avenues of producing oxygen, procuring hospital equipment and accessing medical stock, to supplement the central initiatives

Kerala Relaxes Covid-19 Lockdown

TRIVANDRUM: The southern state of Kerala, which is reeling under a high COVID-19 caseload, has relaxed lockdown in places where the test-positivity ratio is relatively low.

Gap Between Vaccine Doses Based On Science, India Says

Reuters reported that Government increased the gap last month without the approval of the scientific group that it said recommended the move, citing three members of the NTAGI advisory body

Fungal infection detected in some virus patients in Oman

Oman says 3 virus patients have become infected with mucormycosis, a life-threatening condition commonly known as ‘black fungus,’ which has spread quickly among virus patients in India

Emirates actively contributes to Dubai's economic success: VP

Sheikh Mohammed says that he is confident that the Group would continue its role as a world leading organisation in shaping the future of global aviation, while also furthering the UAE’s vision and aspirations

UK Delays Lockdown Easing By A Month

LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson delayed his plans to lit COVID-19 lockdown restrictions by a month on Monday, warning that the more infectious Delta variant meant if he did nothing thousands more people might die.

Hungary Face Portugal Test As Ronaldo Launches Bid For Goals Record

Ronaldo needs six more goals to become the all-time leading scorer for a national team. If Portugal go far at tournament, he could indeed break Iran striker Daei’s record of 109 goals

India Eases Curbs As New Cases Dip To 2-Month Low

UAE reports 1,837 new cases, 4 deaths; Etihad extends suspension of flights from Pak, Bangladesh and Nepal till July 7; England delays virus reopening for four weeks; virus quicker than vaccines, WHO warns after G7 pledges.

India Gingerly Eases Rules As New Coronavirus Cases Dip

Experts have cautioned against full re-opening as India has vaccinated only about 5% of its estimated 950m adults; AIIMS to begin Covaxin trial on children from today

Supermodel Kate Moss Is Reportedly Training To Become A Tattoo Artist

Kate Moss has revealed that she has been taking lessons from her tatoo artist friend Daniel Casone, as she wants to go to Glastonbury to ink people

UAE Graded Third Globally For Digital Government Services

The level of satisfaction of digital government services in UAE is high, with a net satisfaction score of 73%, in comparison to the averages of developed countries 64% and developing countries 58%

American Singer Leslie Grace Lives Full-Circle Moment ‘In The Heights'

Like her Nina character in ‘In The Heights,’ Leslie Grace says she’s struggled to fit in as an Afro-Latino woman and artist

Covid 19: We Need A Global Vaccination Plan

The slogan world leaders must adopt is, ‘No one is safe until everyone is safe,’ and get on with the job of ensuring enough vaccines are being manufactured, distributed, and delivered into people’s arms

Djokovic Beats Tsitsipas In Epic French Open Final To Complete Second Career Grand Slam

PARIS: Novak Djokovic claimed a 19th Grand Slam title and became the first man in 52 years to win all four majors twice when he came from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in a gripping French Open final on Sunday.

India's Merchandise Exports May Reach $87.2 Billion In 1st Quarter

The country’s non-oil exports are likely to grow over 68% on a year-on-year basis to $78.26b, compared to $46.4 billion during April-June in financial year 2021