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Pfizer begins testing Omicron-matched COVID-19 shots in adults

25 Jan 2022

Pfizer is enrolling healthy adults to test a reformulated COVID-19 vaccine that matches the hugely contagious Omicron variant, to see how it compares with the original shots. Pfizer and...

Pakistan abolishes COVID-19 booster shot fee for overseas travellers

22 Jan 2022

Gulf Today Report The government of Pakistan on Saturday abolished the COVID-19 booster shot fee for those intending to travel abroad, according to a notification issued by the Ministry...

Australian court rules minister acted rationally in cancelling Djokovic visa

20 Jan 2022

An Australian court said on Thursday it dismissed tennis superstar Novak Djokovic's challenge to his visa cancellation as the minister who revoked it reasonably believed Djokovic, who is not...

With eagles and elephants, Philippines lures public for 'zoo jabs'

19 Jan 2022

The Philippines opened a zoo on Wednesday as a makeshift vaccination centre in the hope its elephants and eagles can attract young and elderly people hesitant about getting inoculated...

Anti-vaccine groups co-opt Djokovic's visa fight in Australia

10 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic's fight against deportation from Australia over his COVID-19 vaccination status has found support from anti-vaccine groups who have co-opted his battle to further their cause. The men's...

Free Wi-Fi, TV screens on workers’ buses

03 Jan 2022

Jamil Khan, Senior Reporter A UAE-based firm has adopted a holistic approach for labourers and started a project for installing free Wi-Fi and TV screens on labourers’ buses. This...

Free parking and no toll charges in Abu Dhabi during New Year Holiday

30 Dec 2021

Surface parking spaces in Abu Dhabi will be free of charge during the holiday on Saturday, January 1st, 2022 until 7:59 am on Sunday, January 2nd, 2022. Additionally, the...

Oman sets COVID-19 double jab entry requirement for foreign travellers

26 Dec 2021

Oman's Supreme Committee, tasked with tackling developments resulting from coronavirus pandemic, made a decision to apply two-dose vaccination as a prerequisite for entry of non-Omanis aged 18 and above...

EU Commission authorises Novavax as fifth coronavirus vaccine

20 Dec 2021

The European Commission on Monday authorised a vaccine from US company Novavax as its fifth official jab for use across the European Union (EU), hours after the EU medicines...

It’s terrifying how much we rely on wifi

19 Dec 2021

James Moore, The Independent Lovers of vinyl are aware of and accept eccentricities, such as the occasional jump on records. It’s one of the joys of analogue. Except that...

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