2020 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

June 27, 2020 no comments 385
The UAE announced on Wednesday that it had completed the National Sterilisation Programme All economic sectors in Dubai can return to normal working hours as they were before the Covid-19 outbreak, Dubai Economy announced on Thursday. The announcement comes after the UAE announced...

June 26, 2020 no comments 1112
The suspects are alleged to have committed crimes including money-laundering, hacking, scamming individuals, banking fraud and identity theft Dubai Police arrested Raymond Igbalode Abbas, known as ‘Hushpuppi’, and Olalekan Jacob Ponle referred to as ‘Woodberry’, along with 10 African...

June 26, 2020 no comments 354
More than 49,000 new Covid-19 tests have been carried out, the health ministry said The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Thursday reported 430 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 760 new recoveries. One death was also reported. More than 49,000 new Covid-19...

June 25, 2020 no comments 406
Licensed restaurants in Dubai can continue to serve alcohol All bars and pubs in Dubai have to stop serving alcohol immediately, starting Wednesday, June 24 until further notice, Dubai police has said. A notice on the matter was issued to hospitality operators on Wednesday....

June 25, 2020 no comments 421
The airline has opened bookings to 24 destinations Dubai airline flydubai has opened up bookings for regular passenger flights to 24 destinations, including cities in Africa, Iran and Eastern Europe, it announced on Wednesday. The destinations, subject to government approvals...

June 25, 2020 no comments 343
This clinical trial operation is part of the country's partnership with China The UAE has started the phase 3 clinical trial of a Covid-19 vaccine, and it is expected to be available by the end of 2020 or early 2021, authorities said on Wednesday. This clinical trial operation is...

June 25, 2020 no comments 837
The programme helped the authorities sterlise public facilities like public transportation means, including the Dubai Metro The UAE has completed its national sterilisation programme and lifted movement restrictions effective Wednesday. This means residents can travel freely across the...

June 24, 2020 no comments 379
Sinopharm CNBG inactivated vaccine already passed phases I and II clinical trials without showing any serious adverse reactions ABU DHABI: Following a ceremony held today via video conference between Abu Dhabi and Beijing, health authorities from the United Arab Emirates have announced...

June 24, 2020 no comments 395
Residents should book their tickets only after getting the approval from the GDRFA A new system has been set up to facilitate the return of Dubai residents stranded abroad. Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management had announced yesterday that the emirate's airports...

June 24, 2020 no comments 477
VOX Cinemas at Al Hamra Mall, Ras Al Khaimah will reopen on June 23, while VOX Cinemas and Magic Planet at City Centre Sharjah will resume on June 24 UAE’s retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), has announced the reopening of more of its leisure and entertainment destinations...

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