UAE has reported 1,545 new coronavirus cases, pushing the tally in the country to 691,554, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP).
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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.
GOPIO Singapore president Harikrishnan Muthusamy highlights his life as an entrepreneur and reformer
Harikrishnan Muthusamy is a man used to wearing many hats. In this exclusive interview with Connected to India, he talks about his life, career and active involvement in Indian community organisations.
UK to allow quarantine-free travel from US, EU from next week; India remains on red list
United Kingdom announced that fully-vaccinated travellers from the United States and European Union (EU) countries will be able to avoid a 10-day compulsory quarantine when they arrive in England from next Monday.
Singapore planning to allow quarantine-free travel from September
Singapore has tentative plans to relax more virus curbs, including starting to allow quarantine-free travel from September, marking the first time it’s set out a timeline to reopen borders that have been mostly shut for more than a year.
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.
Britain eases norms for amber list countries, UAE still on red list
Fully inoculated British residents returning from amber list countries will no longer need to quarantine. However, anyone vaccinated outside of the UK who wishes to visit will still need to quarantine, unless they are travelling from a green list country.
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.
