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UAE leaders receive greetings on Eid Al Fitr


Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have also congratulated Sheikh Khalifa, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, on the advent of Eid Al Fitr.

6 hours ago

6 salons shut for violating safety rules in Dubai

The Dubai Municipality confirmed that it would not disregard fining and punishing any establishment that does not adhere to the procedures and measures in force in the emirate. Any violation that is detected inside any establishment will lead to its closure, particularly salons and beauty centres, in order to achieve the desired goals of the measures in force to protect the community from the corona pandemic.

14 minutes ago

Palestinian cause important for all Arabs, says UAE’s Federal National Council Speaker Ghobash

The 31st emergency meeting of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union began on Wednesday, chaired by Saqr Ghobash, to discuss the situation in Jerusalem and Al Aqsa Mosque, with the attendance of speakers of Arab parliaments.

21 minutes ago

Seha provides Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Dubai and Ajman

The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company in coordination with the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi, announced the availability of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Dubai Parks Centre and the National Screening Centre in Ajman that are affiliating with Seha.

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Shurooq family destinations in Sharjah to make Eid lovely

With the long Eid Al Fitr weekend coming up, UAE residents and visitors looking to give their families a welcome break from the routine with exciting leisure activities, or craving a luxurious staycation at a boutique destination where they can reconnect with nature in absolute safety,

10 hours ago

Over 200 teachers from 194 schools complete Moral Education plan in UAE

Commenting on the completion of the programme, Dr Rabaa Al Sumaiti, Director-General of the Emirates Schools Establishment, said, "The NCBP provides critical skills for teachers through an interactive platform and contributes to the development of a qualified pool of moral education teachers..."

23 hours ago

Thursday will be the first day of Eid in UAE and Arab world

The committees said Wednesday would be 30th Ramadan.

11 May 2021

Dubai Police chief urges public to abide by precautionary measures during Eid holidays

Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri also urged parents to monitor their children and educate them not to accept Ediya from strangers. He also called upon the public to adhere to the safety and security regulations at homes to avoid accidents of fires, wishing them a safe and happy Eid.

11 May 2021

VIDEO: Abu Dhabi Police track two men violating COVID-19 measures, imprison them

The Abu Dhabi Police monitored the video of two young men as they entered a mall in the emirate and photographed themselves without face masks.

11 May 2021

Now collect your boarding pass, luggage tags of Etihad Airways at home

Home PCR tests are also available when booking any home check-in packages. A certified nurse from LifeDx will conduct the test and results will be received by email and SMS between 24 to 48 hours.

11 May 2021

Dubai Police set up Eid Al Fitr cannons at five locations

"Every year families gather to watch the Eid cannons. However, due to the ongoing pandemic and as per the announced precautionary measures against COVID-19, firing Eid cannons could be viewed only on TV as no one would be allowed to gather at the locations" Al Amimi added.

11 May 2021

Know all about the groups exempted from vaccination in the UAE

Exempt groups are active COVID-19 patients, participants in vaccine clinical trials, pregnant women, recipients of a vaccine outside the country, and former COVID-19 patients following medical evaluation.

11 May 2021

UAE begins distribution of locally made COVID-19 vaccine Hayat-Vax

“We are pleased to announce the start of distribution of the "Hayat-Vax" vaccine in the UAE, marking the start of a historic stage for vaccine manufacturing in the country,” authorities said during the weekly briefing on virus situation.

11 May 2021

UAE announces 1,614 new coronavirus cases, 2 deaths

As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP announced that it conducted 177,688 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

11 May 2021

Mobile App helps customers donate a percentage

The recently launched scan and pay mobile application, SocioPay, powered by noqodi ensures that with every transaction, a percentage is donated to a charity of customer’s choice.

11 May 2021

UAE issues guidelines for Eid Al Fitr prayer, timings

According to the statement, the prayer spots will be opened 30 minutes before prayer and will be closed instantly after it, while the women's prayer places will be closed until further notice.

10 May 2021

Over 72% of the UAE population vaccinated against COViD-19

Sinopharm, Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca and Sputnik vaccines are provided at approved centres across the UAE.

10 May 2021

Keep censers away from inflammable material: Police

As part of Dubai Police’s keenness to raise awareness and ensure the safety of community members, individuals were warned about the dangers of using censers (incense burners) on clothes for a long period of time.

10 May 2021

Mohammed issues law on human resources management policies for CEOs in Dubai Government

The new law is applicable to civil Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) working in all departments that are subject to Dubai Government's Human Resources Management Law No.(8) of 2018. The new Law is valid from its date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.

10 May 2021

Ramadan Nights attracts more than 50,000 visitors in Sharjah

"The exhibition has achieved all the intended objectives, including boosting commercial movement and domestic tourism and providing an outstanding shopping experience amid an awesome festive atmosphere," said Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO, Expo Centre Sharjah.

10 May 2021

Sharjah Municipality announces free parking during Eid holidays

The Sharjah Municipality on Monday announced that public parkings in the emirate will be exempted from fees during the period from Shawwal 1 to Shawwal 3 (the first, second and third days of Eid Al Fitr).

10 May 2021

Dhs50,000 fine for gatherings during Eid in Dubai

The police added that a fine of Dhs50,000 will be applied on those who do not abide by the decisions related to preventing gatherings of more than five persons in one place, or during parties in homes and private places

10 May 2021

No more work from home for UAE federal government employees from May 16

According to the circular issued, all the existing exemptions granted to federal government employees, including permission to work from home, due to emergency conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be ended as of Sunday, May 16, 2021.

10 May 2021

Pink Caravan furthers movement to safeguard women against breast cancer in UAE

Pink Caravan has called upon women who previously underwent mammogram screenings at clinics during their annual UAE-wide breast cancer awareness campaign in 2019, to get themselves tested again at the Pink Caravan Medical Mobile Clinic.

10 May 2021

UAE suspends entry of passengers from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka

The decision exempts transit flights coming to the UAE and heading towards these countries. This decision is applicable to the entry of travellers who were in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka in the last 14 days before coming to the UAE.

10 May 2021

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