Tag: CovidTesting

COVID19 cases cross the 1 million mark in UAE with the region ready for future emergencies

Brew Admin Aug. 12, 2022

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. […]

DHA report says Dubai receive 630,000 health tourists in 2021

Brew Admin May. 10, 2022

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 […]

Documentary chronicling Dubai’s journey combating coronavirus to air on May 7 and May 14

Brew Admin Apr. 21, 2022

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 […]

UAE announces travel protocols for unvaccinated citizens

Brew Admin Apr. 14, 2022

ABU DHABI: During the UAE Government media briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Taher Al Ameri, Official Spokesman of the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), announced the updated travel protocol for unvaccinated UAE citizens, which will come into force on April 19, 2022. During the briefing, Dr. Al Ameri stressed that the new […]

RT-PCR is not required when travelling to UAE

Brew Admin Feb. 22, 2022

Travelling to UAE from India, Pakistan and Srilanka? Passengers travelling to UAE will no longer require an RT-PCR test taken within six hours when you travel from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, as per UAE airlines. You will however need a negative PCR Test within 48 hours of departure, which will be calculated from the […]

Learn how Dubai’s school community came together during the pandemic

Brew Admin Feb. 13, 2022

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 […]

UAE announces a gradual lifting of restrictions on events capacities

Brew Admin Feb. 10, 2022

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, […]

Healthcare leaders praise the UAE for successfully hosting the Expo 2020 Dubai

Brew Admin Feb. 03, 2022

DUBAI: The UAE’s COVID resilience can be credited to the nation’s already-established openness to innovation, collaboration and partnerships in healthcare, as well as the government’s commitment to its community, which led to swift decision-making and enabled the safe and successful hosting of the most significant global gathering since the start of the pandemic. Speaking at […]

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