UAE has reported 1,548 new coronavirus cases, pushing the tally to 685,462. The Health Ministry aims to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment.
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UAE logs 1,550 fresh COVID cases, 1508 recoveries
The Ministry of Health and Prevention said the new cronoavirus cases were detected after 302,236 PCR tests were conducted the country over the past 24 hours across as part of its plan to expand the scope of screenings.
Dubai: Woman gets 10-yr sentence for trying to smuggle banned narcotics
The Dubai Criminal Court sentenced an African-origin woman to a 10-year jail term. She was found guilty of smuggling banned narcotic substances, reports said.
Two passenger jets brush past at Dubai airport, no injuries reported
Two passenger jets from low-cost carrier FlyDubai and Bahrain-based Gulf Air were reportedly involved in a ‘minor collision’ on the taxiway at Dubai International Airport early today morning, and it was reported that no injuries occurred.
UAE clocks 1,529 fresh COVID cases, two fatalities; carriers extend flight suspensions from Asian, African countries
The UAE reported 1,529 new COVID infections, two deaths and 1,504 recoveries, the Ministry of Health and Prevention said. Air carriers also announced an extension on flight suspensions from several Asian and African countries.
Heavy rain lashes central and eastern UAE
Unsettled weather hit the UAE’s east and more rain is forecast for the weekend. The National Centre of Meteorology yesterday reported torrential rain hitting Suhaila in Sharjah, Dubai’s Hatta and parts of the Fujairah coast.
Dubai’s free zone signs up 1,230 companies for best six-month finish
The Dubai free zone Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has licensed an additional 1,230 businesses to operate from the hub after it finished its best first six months since 2013.
Etihad, Emirates announce suspension of Saudi Arabia flights
In a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19 strains, the Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways and Dubai’s Emirates said that the UAE airlines have suspended flights to and from Saudi Arabia starting yesterday until further notice.
United Arab Emirates restricts citizens’ visits to 14 nations
United Arab Emirates has barred its citizens from visiting 14 countries which the authorities had earlier suspended the entry of travellers as a precautionary measure against COVID.
Indian expat Dr SPS Oberoi sole passenger on Air India Dubai-Amritsar flight
SP Singh Oberoi, a UAE-based Indian businessman and philanthropist, was the sole passenger on Air India flight (AI929) from Dubai in the UAE to Amritsar in Punjab.
