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Belarus CG Spreads Anti-Virus Awareness

DUBAI: The Consul General of Belarus Igor Bondarev, Isobel Abulhoul, CEO of the Emirates Literature Foundation, and a number of Dubai officers participated in the ‘Ride with Dubai Bikers Unit’ initiative to spread awareness on preventive measures against COVID-19.

Emirates Offers Flights For Passengers To 29 Cities

Working closely with the UAE authorities, Emirates continues to take a measured approach to flight resumption and rebuilding connections between Dubai and the world.

Private Operators Want Schools To Resume Classes In September

The consistent excellence of private K-12 education sector has made Dubai, and UAE, one of the most attractive destinations for global talent

UAE Airlines To Connect 49 Destinations From Next Week

Emirates to restart transit flights to 29 cities, Etihad to 20; UAE reports 659 new cases, 419 recoveries; no more quarantine for inbound air passengers, says Pakistan; Europe boosts aid to virus-hit economies as UN seeks ‘people’s vaccine.’

Coronavirus Numbers Near 200,000, Toll Rises To 5598

Fresh COVID-19 cases soar past 1,000 in Tamil Nadu; CM plays down the high death toll, says ‘no need to panic. The death rate is only 0.8%’

Virus crisis an opportune time for innovation in agriculture

This was said in a webinar organised by University of Philippines International Training Centre for Authorities along with others

UAE sends medical aid to Russia, Madagascar

UAE has responded to the COVID-19 crisis by providing over 701 metric tonnes of aid to 61 countries in need, supporting over 701,000 medical professionals in the process

UAE conducts 41,762 additional COVID-19 tests

427 new patients have fully recovered from COVID-19 after receiving the necessary healthcare, bringing to 19,153 the total number of recoveries in the country.

Open borders greet Europeans; COVID-19 grips Latin America

571 new cases and a death in UAE; mosques in Gaza reopen; two more Pakistani lawmakers die; COVID-19 cases cross 200,000 in India; British doctors trying ibuprofen as cure.

3D-printed face mask buckles distributed

DUBAI: In recognition of their continuous efforts to keep the COVID-19 pandemic at bay, Dubai Police have recently supported employees of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) medical laboratories with 1500 3D-printed face mask buckles.

Jameel Arts Centre Reopens To The Public

DUBAI: Jameel Arts Centre, Dubai’s contemporary art institution, reopens its doors to visitors. Following its temporary closure on Monday March 16, in support of the UAE’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, this decision comes in line with the announcement of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority of reopening museums in Dubai on June 1 in a phased manner.

Dubai Malls, Businesses To Be 100% Operational From Today

UAE conducts over 35,000 tests, reveals 596 new cases, 3 deaths; Sharjah Airport ready to welcome stranded UAE residents; Sharjah initiates Dhs4b liquidity to support trade; virus cases close to 200,000 in India.

Sharjah Airport All Set To Welcome Stranded Residents

The airport ensures taking all precautionary measures in compliance with international standards, to guarantee the health and safety of travellers, customers and employees

Iran Bemoans Ill-Discipline As Cases Crest Again

TEHRAN: Iran on Tuesday lamented that people were ignoring social distancing rules as it reported more than 3,000 new coronavirus infections in a second cresting wave.

West Bank poverty may double over pandemic

Israel may start the annexation process as soon as July 1 with the support of Trump, who in January published a peace plan that was roundly rejected by the Palestinians

Sharjah steps up moves for sterilisation of all mosques

The specialised maintenance teams of the Sharjah Islamic Affairs Department are also implementing the annual plan for the maintenance of a number of mosques

Sharjah gets ready for the reopening of its mosques

Dhs3,000 fine in Abu Dhabi for movement ban violators; 635 new cases, 2 deaths in UAE; RAK restaurants, cafes and gyms reopen tomorrow; Europe, Asia ease COVID-19 curbs; Delhi borders sealed for a week.

Major malls reopen in RAK with COVID-19 safety moves

Shoppers in all emirates are now glad at the reopening of their favourite shopping destinations after over two months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Dubai gets two new COVID-19 facilities

Aster Hospital in Muhaisnah is one of the facilities. With its 50-bed critical care category, it boosts the 260-bed capacity of four other hospitals

Abu Dhabi Bans Entry, Exit Of Residents For A Week

Exemptions are available by special permit for employees in vital sectors, chronic disease patients visiting hospitals and the transportation of necessary goods

Abu Dhabi Imposes Ban On Movement To Fight Covid-19

VP says health remains top priority; 661 new cases, 2 deaths in UAE; mosques reopen in Saudi, Jerusalem; new order on masks in Dubai; 9,000 cases in Russia; India reports 8,000 cases in a day; 20,000 Pakistanis to be repatriated in 10 days.

Covid-19 Recoveries Rise To 17,932; 661 New Cases Found

MoHAP called upon the public to adhere to health guidelines and instructions from relevant authorities, especially those related to physical distancing

Faithful Flock To Mosques In Saudi As Lockdown Eases

Worshippers urged to follow strict guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus; Al Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem also reopens for prayers for the first time since mid-March

Health Will Remain A Priority, Tweets Sheikh Mohammed

Cabinet orders launch of a study on community culture as well as formation of a team to identify the values, ethics and behaviour of citizens and residents, to address the current crisis and ensure positive media content

India announces major easing of virus lockdown

UAE reports 726 new cases, 2 deaths; man flees on repatriation flight after Dhs6m fraud; Modi says long battle ahead; backlash to Trump cutting WHO ties; COVID-19 vaccine could be ready by October: Pfizer; Pak international flights resume.

European low-cost airlines urge airports to slash service charges

PARIS/LONDON: European low-cost airlines are pressuring airports to slash service charges in return for resuming flights, as the COVID-19 shutdown intensifies their race with traditional carriers to lower costs and win post-pandemic business.

Trump strips HK privileges, curbs students in volley on China

Trump said he would strip several of HK’s special privileges with United States, bar some Chinese students from US universities in anger over Beijing’s bid to exert control in the financial hub

Iran announces resumption of collective prayers nationwide

Rouhani did not elaborate on when eased measures would take effect; Europeans slam US move to revoke Iran curb waivers; US warns govts, firms against aiding Iran fuel shipments to Venezuela

DFF report explores future of retail post-COVID-19

The report discusses the forced closure of brick-and-mortar retailers globally, as a result of COVID-19, with consumers switching to online shopping

Virus toll surges in Russia as Europe speeds reopening

Russia reported a record increase of 232 coronavirus deaths on Friday, just four days before the capital Moscow is due to ease its lockdown