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.
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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.
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.
UAE gives nod to emergency registration of Moderna’s vaccine
UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced the approval of the emergency registration of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
Singapore, UAE suspend flights from India due to COVID wave
Covid-19 Update – Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced they have suspended flights from India amid rising number of COVID-19 cases in the South Asian country.
Expo 2020 Dubai signs on as principal sponsor for IPL team Rajasthan Royals
The Expo is expected to attract more than 190 nations and millions of people from across the globe to Dubai.
