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Strong winds lash parts of UAE, sea expected to be rough today

NCM expects today’s weather to be clear to partly cloudy and dusty during the day, and wet on Tuesday night and morning in some coastal areas; sea is likey to be rough, becoming mild in the Arabian Gulf

Pakistan considers ‘targeted' lockdowns in several cities

Virus-positive Imran thanks everyone for good wishes, prayers; ‘complete lockdown’ is not the solution, says NCOC chief; 30 restaurants, 660 shops sealed for flouting SOPs in federal capital; Punjab reports 2,090 new cases, 30 deaths

Remote work visa, multiple entry tourist visa approved

Sheikh Mohammed tweeted, ‘...We approved a new Remote Work Visa that enables employees from all over the world to live and work remotely from the UAE even if their firms are based in another country.’ He said, ‘We approved a multiple entry tourist visa for all...’

US Defence chief on first trip to kabul

KABUL: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived on Sunday in Kabul on his first trip to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief, amid swirling questions about how long American troops will remain in the country.

Merkel seeks to extend virus restrictions into April

Protocols would be prolonged due to the high rate of infections at present, which are being accelerated by virus variants; thousands protest European curbs as surges prompt restrictions

PM tests positive as virus cases hit record high since July 2020

Imran’s wife also contracts coronavirus; Twitter full with messages from leaders, including Indian PM Narendra Modi, celebrities and citizens, wishing PM a speedy recovery

COVID leaves Amazon city struggling to breathe

For several weeks early last year, and again in January and February this year, Manaus became the horror story that health experts warn about when they urge people to stick to lockdowns, face masks and social distancing

Nouf becomes first woman to man Dubai Police station

Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, pays great attention to empowering women and training them on an ongoing basis

New lockdowns in India as cases reach 4-month high

UAE reports 2,013 new cases, 5 deaths; Modi wishes Imran speedy recovery from coronavirus; new lockdowns in Europe; overseas fans banned at Tokyo Olympics; UK vaccine drive a huge success after jabbing half of all adults.

Fresh lockdowns in Europe to fight surge in virus cases

In Poland, most shops will be shut for the next three weeks along with hotels and cinemas, with similar measures introduced in Kiev; EU threatens AstraZeneca export ban

Europe resumes AstraZeneca jabs as death toll crosses 1m

UAE reports 2,160 new cases, 4 deaths; India records almost 40,000 new cases; France recommends jab for over 55 only; scientist behind virus shot says next target is cancer.

UAE women attain high profile in all walks of life

The Emirati women hold half of the seats in the FNC and maintain a strong presence in the formation of the government, with nine women holding different porfolios

Happiness an intrinsic trait of UAE society, says Ministry

The International Day of Happiness on 20 March is an occasion to celebrate the UAE’s significant achievements and milestones

Damascus hospitals full with virus patients as cases surge

The announcement of sharp rise in coronavirus cases by health ministry is a rare public acknowledgment of the severity of the outbreak in Syria; US won’t recognise Syria presidency vote unless UN involved

143,680 doses of COVID-19 vaccine given in 24 hours

The UAE has announced 2,160 new COVID-19 cases, 2,391 recoveries, and 4 deaths in the last 24 hours

Sultan Bin Ahmed approves rules on digital media, videos

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed emphasised the importance of creating responsible media content based on societal values

Learning how to live with the virus is ‘victory'

Why is eradication so hard? It’s because pathogens, once established, hardly ever go extinct. We’ve succeeded in eliminating only one major infectious killer: smallpox. A terrible disease that killed 30% of all victims, smallpox was last reported in 1977 in Somalia

Vaccine shortfall may delay jabs for under-50s in Britain

Deliveries from two suppliers curtailed due to production and testing issues, say Hancock; UK reports five cases of rare blood clots in AstraZeneca rollout; Italy mourns its virus dead as third wave builds

Sharjah launches ‘Pink Care' coupon to mark Mother's Day

The Dhs350 coupon offers mammogramme screening, supports treatment of breast cancer patients, and raises community awareness of early detection and preventive care

AstraZeneca safe, says EU regulatory agency

Vaccine doesn’t increase the overall risk of blood clots and benefits of using it outweigh the risks, says EMA; UAE reports 2,101 new cases, 10 deaths; infections surge in India and Pakistan.

Britain Needs To Rise Up To Post-Brexit Reality

What survives of the Brexit debate is a wearily predictable: ‘we told you so’. Remainers rightly point to all the additional red tape from border checks and the rules of origin problems creating tariffs within supply chains

Global Oil Demand Will Return To Pre-Pandemic Level In Two Years

The International Energy Agency said in an annual report that global oil markets and the world economy are recovering from the massive collapse in demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic

McCurdy Uncovers Secret Why She Walked Away From Acting

‘I felt like I had everything at my fingertips. But I was deeply unhappy, and I actually really resented my life because I didn’t like the projects that I was a part of’

Stage Set For Ibra's Return In Milan's Decider With United At Europa League

With 14 goals in 14 league games, Ibrahimovic was a major reason behind Milan occupying top spot in the Italian League for large periods of this season and his return to Old Trafford for the first leg had been highly anticipated before he picked up his injury

EU Crisis Over Suspension Of AstraZeneca Deepens

UAE reports 2,051 new cases, 8 deaths; 84,253 grievance requests related to COVID-19 violations received in 2020; EU chief threatens tougher vaccine export curbs; Oman bans direct flights from UK; Manila reimposes travel restrictions.

France Detects New Variant; Italy Under Semi-Lockdown

Experts pore over AstraZeneca safety data as Europe reels from vaccine suspensions; Moderna announces start of vaccine trials for children; Beijing to issue visas to foreigners who have taken Chinese jab

Sheikh Khalifa Declares 2021 As ‘The Year 50'

‘The Year 50’ officially starts on April 6th and lasts until 31 March ’22; the country’s first 50 years saw the fastest pace of nation building in history: VP; together we will continue to shape new frontiers: AD CP.

Sheikh Mohammed's Photo With Grandchildren Inspires Affection

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum posted the photo on his Instagram account, commenting, ‘My father, Mohammed Bin Rashid, and the grandchildren’

Tunisia Announces First Presidential Visit To Libya

Kais Saied is to travel to Libya for the first visit by a head of state between neighbouring countries since 2012, in a boost for its new UN-backed administration

Yangon Residents Flee Martial Law Area As Death Toll Hits 183

Military charges international envoy of the country’s ousted government with treason; two more shot and killed by security forces ater a morning of peaceful marches in parts of Myanmar