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The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that the isolation period for certain COVID-19 patients and close contact cases has been reduced to 10 days from the initial 14-day period.
DHA announces reducing quarantine period for certain COVID-19, close contact cases
DUBAI — The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that the isolation period for certain COVID-19 patients and close contact cases has been reduced to 10 days from the initial 14-day period.The shortened isolation period is applicable to COVID-19 patients who did not develop any symptoms since testing positive. The reduced isolation period also applies to patients with mild cases of COVID-19 who have fully recovered from their symptoms — without the use of fever-reducing medications.Individuals who have come in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case but did not develop any symptoms should also abide by the new quarantine period of 10 days, starting from the day they were exposed to the confirmed case.As for patients who are hospitalized due to developing moderate, severe or...
January 06, 2021

DHA announces reducing quarantine period for certain COVID-19, close contact cases

 The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday recorded 1,967 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 216,699. — WAM photo
UAE's daily COVID-19 cases hit new record high of 1,967
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday recorded 1,967 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 216,699, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.The ministry announced three more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19, taking the country's death toll to 685.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 153,645 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, according to the ministry.In the statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus...
January 05, 2021

UAE's daily COVID-19 cases hit new record high of 1,967

AFF GM Amer Salmeen Al-Murry addressing the press.
378 films and 4 new initiatives in Al Ain Film Festival
AL AIN, United Arab Emirates, — Al Ain Film Festival has announced the launch of its third edition, under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan member of the executive council, which will take place in Al Ain city, between Jan.23-27, 2021, under the slogan "Future Cinema".In which the Festival continues to support local and Gulf filmmakers by implementing new initiatives, various programs, distinctive shows and agreements, in the service of "the 7th Art", to be the most prominent platform for discovering and presenting the best productions and talents of cinema in the region.The Festival was announced during a press conference held Tuesday, attended by Amer Salmeen Al Murry, founder and director general of the Festival, Hani Al Shaibani, art director,...
January 05, 2021

378 films and 4 new initiatives in Al Ain Film Festival

Another cafe in Bahrain was closed and ordered to pay 2,000 Bahraini dinars (SR20,000 approximately) and its owner fined 1,000 Bahraini dinars for failing to adhere to the COVID-19 precautionary measures, the Bahrain News Agency reported on Tuesday.
Another cafe shut down in Bahrain for breaking COVID-19 precautionary measures
Saudi Gazette reportMANAMA — Another cafe in Bahrain was closed and ordered to pay 2,000 Bahraini dinars (SR20,000 approximately) and its owner fined 1,000 Bahraini dinars for failing to adhere to the COVID-19 precautionary measures, the Bahrain News Agency reported on Tuesday.The head of the prosecution for ministries and public entities said that the café did not keep the required distance between the tables and exceeded the 50 percent seating limitation.Inspectors reported the violations, and the case was referred to the court, the prosecution said.Meanwhile, assistant undersecretary for public health at Bahrain’s Ministry of Health, and member of the national coronavirus taskforce, Dr. Mariam Al Hajri, has urged all citizens and residents to adhere to the guidelines and...
January 05, 2021

Another cafe shut down in Bahrain for breaking COVID-19 precautionary measures

GCC has scored many achievements in all domains, says Oman deputy PM
ALULA — Deputy Prime Minister of Oman Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al-Said, who arrived here to participate in the 41st GCC summit, said that he is honored to lead his country's delegation on behalf of Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq.He conveyed his greetings and wished success to the GCC leaders in achieving their desired goals.In a press statement upon his arrival in AlUla, he said that current changes and developments at regional and international arenas require unity and identifying the best ways to deal with challenges in order to preserve the interests of the region and to fulfill the aspirations of Gulf peoples for a better future of stability and security.He also praised many achievements of the GCC in all domains, stressing that Oman will continue its support for the GCC.He...
January 05, 2021

GCC has scored many achievements in all domains, says Oman deputy PM

The government in the United Arab Emirates has announced that employees of all ministries and federal entities will be required to undergo mandatory COVID-19 PCR testing every 14 days starting Jan. 17, 2021. — Courtesy photo
UAE announces mandatory COVID-19 test every 14 days for government employees
DUBAI — The government in the United Arab Emirates has announced that employees of all ministries and federal entities will be required to undergo mandatory COVID-19 PCR testing every 14 days starting Jan. 17, 2021. In a circular issued on Tuesday, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources said the decision is part of the government's efforts to limit the spread of the virus, preserve the health of employees, and keep work environments safe. The 14-day rule also apply to employees of outsourced and public services companies who are employed on a full-time basis. Employees from advisory and expert services companies that deal with government bodies on a one-off basis will need to present a negative PCR test of no more than 3 days old. The circular also stipulated that...
January 05, 2021

UAE announces mandatory COVID-19 test every 14 days for government employees

The ''Choose to Vaccinate'' campaign asks everyone to get vaccinated to protect themselves against COVID-19, with the understanding that together we are protected. — WAM photo
Abu Dhabi launches free vaccine campaign
ABU DHABI — A coronavirus vaccination campaign has launched in Abu Dhabi under the supervision of the Abu Dhabi Department of Health and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre. The ''Choose to Vaccinate'' campaign asks everyone to get vaccinated to protect themselves against COVID-19, with the understanding that together we are protected. All UAE nationals and residents can receive the free coronavirus vaccine. Abu Dhabi’s rigorous approach to managing the pandemic, including mass screening and testing and active tracing, has allowed the emirate to successfully maintain a low rate of 0.39 percent of confirmed cases out of total tests conducted in the emirate. The vaccination campaign aims to preserve the health achievements attained so far in curbing the spread of...
January 05, 2021

Abu Dhabi launches free vaccine campaign

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has made an operational surplus of 61 percent after the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and a series of innovative initiatives.
Dubai RTA annual environmental sustainability report conforms to GRI standards
DUBAI — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has made an operational surplus of 61 percent after the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and a series of innovative initiatives.It also achieved record savings in the use of energy through 46 projects and initiatives that resulted in saving 45 million gallons of water, 30 million liters of fuel and 39 million kilowatts/hour of electricity.In the field of health and safety, the RTA led the region by recording the least road traffic fatalities of 2.3 cases per 100,000 of the population compared to 21.9 cases per 100,000 of the population in 2006.Additionally, RTA’s services achieved a customer satisfaction rating as much as 92 percent.These figures were released in the recently published RTA Sustainability Report 2019, prepared...
January 04, 2021

Dubai RTA annual environmental sustainability report conforms to GRI standards

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, deputy supreme commander of the UAE armed forces, received Monday President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Gianni Infantino at the Beach Palace.
Sheikh Mohamed, Infantino discuss joint cooperation
ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, deputy supreme commander of the UAE armed forces, received Monday President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Gianni Infantino at the Beach Palace.Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the FIFA president, wishing him a successful visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides discussed joint cooperation and coordination between the concerned sports authorities in the UAE and FIFA to promote and advance the Emirati football sport, in addition to the game's role in consolidating the values of tolerance and cooperation as it is a language of peace, love and global communication.Sheikh Mohamed and Infantino reviewed the most important challenges and difficulties faced by the continuity of regional...
January 04, 2021

Sheikh Mohamed, Infantino discuss joint cooperation

The discovery of the two new oil fields is in addition to one next to the giant Burgan field, the country's biggest. — Courtesy photo
Kuwait has discovered two new oil fields: Minister
KUWAIT— Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) has discovered two new oil fields in different regions of Kuwait, the country’s Minister of Oil, Dr. Mohammad Al-Faris, who also serves as the electricity and water minister, said on Monday. The discovery of the two new oil fields is in addition to one next to the giant Burgan field, the country's biggest.In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency, the minister said that the first discovery was in a field northwest of the country, while the second in Al-Qash'aniya north Kuwait. This discovery acquires great economic importance as it sheds light on the large undiscovered areas in the western and northwestern part of Kuwait, which contribute directly to increasing oil reserves and production capacity according to KOC's 2040 strategic plan, he...
January 04, 2021

Kuwait has discovered two new oil fields: Minister

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