Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Frontline Heroes Office, said the public commitment has enabled the UAE leadership to deliver on its pandemic management strategy by following testing protocols, practising social distancing and mask-wearing, quarantining when required and committing to getting both vaccines and boosters. […]
DUBAI: The city’s exceptional handling of the pandemic, its ability to provide one of the world’s safest environments and the gathering pace of its economic growth have made it a preferred international destination for business, tourism and events. The increasing confidence of global travellers in Dubai is borne out by the fact that key indicators […]
DUBAI: Dubai received 630,000 international health tourists in 2021, according to a report released by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) during the ongoing Arab Travel Market in Dubai. Spending by international patients reached nearly AED730 million in the past year despite the global COVID-19 pandemic. The report indicated that most health tourists who came to […]
RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Health, Eng. Fahd Al-Jalajil confirmed a reassuring health status for all pilgrims and visitors to Makkah this Ramadan. He added that no epidemic outbreaks or any threats to public health have been recorded so far. Noting the Saudi government’s keenness to provide the best services for pilgrims and to maintain their […]
DUBAI: DP World has received the “Best Logistics Technology & Cold Chain Delivery” award at this year’s Vaccine Industry Excellence Awards, held in Washington DC. The award recognised DP World’s work over the last two years to address challenges in vaccine delivery and supply chain bottlenecks. For the past 21 years, the World Vaccine Congress […]
DUBAI: The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in partnership with Discovery, announced the launch of a two-part documentary COVID-19: Dubai, chronicling Dubai’s journey in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The documentary, featuring two 45-minute episodes, highlights the emirate’s robust response to the pandemic and its effective health measures, which ultimately enabled the city to contain […]
Travellers who have been fully vaccinated in the UAE will not need to take a PCR test before travelling to India. In the past, only passengers who held a vaccination certificate issued in India were eligible for the pre-travel PCR test exemption. UAE has been added to India’s list of countries from where vaccination schedule […]
SHARJAH: Sharjah Municipality (SM) has opened a drive-through COVID-19 testing tent in the 5th Industrial Area, as part of its keenness to contain the spread of the virus. The new tent will ensure the provision of the testing service to the public easily and quickly, where customers can obtain the result within 6 hours for […]
UAE: Authorities across the Emirates has announced ease on Covid safety rules as daily cases have dropped sharply. Among these one of the key points is that masks have been made optional outdoors, while it is still required in indoor spaces. Additionally, there will ease those around close contacts of Covid-positive cases. However, the isolation […]
DUBAI: A new video series exploring behind-the-scenes stories of how Dubai’s schools came together during the COVID-19 pandemic has been released. Featuring parents, students, teachers and government officials, the film offers rare insights into how different members of the community responded to the outbreak, and how they came together to ensure the continuity of children’s […]
ABU DHABI: During the UAE Government’s media briefing on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri, Official Spokesperson for the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), announced the gradual lifting of the restrictions on activities and events capacities in the UAE. Dr. Farida Al Hosani, the Official Spokesperson of the UAE Health Sector, […]
