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Stranded Pakistani expats complain about unavailability of rapid PCR test facilities at major airports
The first regular flight from Lahore to Dubai is due late on Thursday night while many passengers and their relatives took to social media to highlight the unavailability of rapid test facilities for the passengers at major airports in Pakistan.
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VIDEO: Lionel Messi will not sign new deal with Barcelona, says club
The Argentine, who has spent his entire club career at the Nou Camp since making his debut in 2004, was expected to sign a new deal after his previous contract expired in July.
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10-day home quarantine for Indians landing at Abu Dhabi, RAK airports
According to a statement issued by Air India Express, additional requirements for passengers arriving into the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khamiah airports must conduct PCR tests on the 4th and 8the day after arrival, while quarantine at home.
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UAE, India, Bahrain and Qatar moved from UK’s red to amber list
Instead, they can follow amber list rules: those who have been fully vaccinated or are under the age of 18 need not quarantine and must simply present a negative lateral flow test prior to departure, and take a PCR test within two days of arrival in the UK.
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Emirati Fatima Mohammed, 97, passes away after memorising half of the Holy Quran
Since she turned 80, she has been walking about 600 metres daily to the mosque, to memorise the Qur’an verses by listening as she could not read or write.
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VIDEO: Sniffer dog detects positive cases of COVID-19 faster than PCR tests
Pokaa simply needs to sniff a piece of cloth, which a patient has kept under an armpit for five minutes. After sniffing a number of samples, the dog will sit before those, which he considers positive.
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Over 100 doctors from Zulekha Hospital Dubai and Sharjah receive Golden Residency Visa
The Golden Residency service has facilitated issuing 10-year golden visas to doctors and their families in line with the UAE government's vision to enhance its global competitiveness as a preferred destination to reside, work and enhance one’s skill while contributing to the nation’s socio-economic progress.
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VIDEO: Security tight in Kashmir for 'black day' anniversary
Hundreds of extra police and troops were deployed in Indian-administered Kashmir Thursday as separatist groups called for a shutdown to mark a "black day" on the second anniversary of New Delhi imposing direct rule.
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VIDEO: Russian ‘kidnaps his girlfriend’ and ties her to the roof of the car
In the video, Kosenko is seen driving the car with one hand, while his other hand was tied to handcuffs with his girlfriend, who is tied and taped on the top of the car.
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Airlines open bookings as stranded residents rush to buy slightly expensive tickets to UAE
International airlines have started accepting flight bookings to Dubai from India, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Uganda after UAE authorities eased travel restrictions.
The authorities said the decision is effective from Aug.5.
04 Aug 2021 -
GDRFA approval, PCR tests must for residents returning to Dubai
The UAE authorities have allowed stranded residents to return to UAE, the Dubai Airport officials and Emirates said that General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFA) approval mandatory for all passengers returning to the Emirate.
04 Aug 2021 -
India end 41-year drought with hockey Bronze, Rani vows to add one more
A gritty India hockey fought back gallantly to beat Germany 5-4 in bronze medal play-off match at Tokyo Olympics on Thursday. Indian, who were trailing by two goal deficit, put up a resilient performance to flummoxed Germany completely
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