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The decision to reopen its borders from Jan. 2 came after Kuwait’s Health Ministry confirmed that the new strain of the coronavirus had not been detected in the country. — Courtesy file photo
Kuwait to resume flights, reopen borders on Jan. 2
KUWAIT — Kuwait will resume international flights on Jan. 2, 2021 (Saturday), the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Tuesday following a Cabinet decision.Kuwait will also reopen its borders as the Cabinet decided not the extend the coronavirus preventive measures taken following the appearance of a new strain of coronavirus in the United Kingdom and in Europe.The decision will be reviewed according to developments regarding the spread of coronavirus, the Cabinet added.The decision to reopen its borders from Jan. 2 came after Kuwait’s Health Ministry confirmed that the new strain of the coronavirus had not been detected in the country. DGCA spokesman Saad Al Otaibi told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the decision was made after the Cabinet decided on Dec. 21 to halt...
December 29, 2020

Kuwait to resume flights, reopen borders on Jan. 2

Malaysia is looking forward to intensifying efforts of COVID-19 vaccine development with the United Arab Emirates. — WAM photos
Malaysia eyes intensifying COVID-19 vaccine development with UAE: King
ABU DHABI — Malaysia is looking forward to intensifying efforts of COVID-19 vaccine development with the United Arab Emirates, the Southeast Asian country’s monarch told Emirates News Agency (WAM) in an exclusive interview. Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was on a working visit to the UAE last week. He met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is the deputy supreme commander of the UAE armed forces, and other senior officials. "The UAE has demonstrated itself as a friend to Malaysia during this difficult period. For instance, in April, the UAE has been generous to provide medical equipment to assist Malaysia in facing the pandemic," he said in his first interview with a news outlet from the Arab World. "In this context, Malaysia looks...
December 29, 2020

Malaysia eyes intensifying COVID-19 vaccine development with UAE: King

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday recorded 1,506 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 204,369. — Courtesy photo
UAE reports record spike of 1,506 new COVID-19 cases
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday recorded 1,506 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 204,369, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.The ministry announced two more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19, taking the country's death toll to 662.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 153,157 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...
December 29, 2020

UAE reports record spike of 1,506 new COVID-19 cases

The government in the United Arab Emirates has confirmed Jan. 1 (Friday) will be an official paid holiday for all private-sector employees in the country to celebrate the New Year. — Courtesy photo
UAE confirms Jan. 1 as public holiday for New Year
ABU DHABI — The government in the United Arab Emirates has confirmed Jan. 1 (Friday) will be an official paid holiday for all private-sector employees in the country to celebrate the New Year. The announcement was made in a circular issued by the UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli."Nasser Bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, will be a paid holiday for all private-sector establishments, on the occasion of New Year, as per the decision of the UAE Cabinet on official holidays for 2021", the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced in a tweet.However, with Jan. 1 falling on Friday this year, most workers will not get an additional day off.The UAE recently...
December 29, 2020

UAE confirms Jan. 1 as public holiday for New Year

In the weekly meeting chaired remotely by Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who is also the country’s prime minister, the Cabinet discussed the outcomes of the recent Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council meeting, highlighting its importance in advancing the historic ties shared between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia across all sectors. — BNA photo
Bahrain's Cabinet rejects offensive actions against citizens, vows to protect their rights
Saudi Gazette reportMANAMA — Any offensive actions against Bahraini citizens are unacceptable, stressed the Bahrain Cabinet on Monday as it assessed the damages suffered by Bahraini seafarers as a result of the actions taken by the Qatari authorities.While rejecting such hostile actions, the Cabinet noted that all necessary measures would be taken to preserve the rights and interests of Bahraini citizens.In the weekly meeting chaired remotely by Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who is also the country’s prime minister, the Cabinet discussed the outcomes of the recent Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council meeting, highlighting its importance in advancing the historic ties shared between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia across all sectors.The Cabinet welcomed the productive...
December 28, 2020

Bahrain's Cabinet rejects offensive actions against citizens, vows to protect their rights

The National Cybersecurity Council said it is constantly and regularly overseeing, in cooperation with security teams in the United Arab Emirates, the digital infrastructure and systems of the country, and is taking all precautions and procedures necessary to safeguard the UAE's digital infrastructure, stop cyberattacks and ensure a quick recovery. — Courtesy WAM
All measures in place to safeguard digital infrastructure against cyberattacks: UAE
ABU DHABI — The National Cybersecurity Council said it is constantly and regularly overseeing, in cooperation with security teams in the United Arab Emirates, the digital infrastructure and systems of the country, and is taking all precautions and procedures necessary to safeguard the UAE's digital infrastructure, stop cyberattacks and ensure a quick recovery. In a statement on Monday, the council called upon all organizations in the government and private sectors to follow the guidelines issued by UAE security teams in order to respond to this type of attack. The council also advised to promptly apply necessary updates to the systems and take all measures that would protect all networks. The council, while affirming its readiness to provide all the required support to any entity...
December 28, 2020

All measures in place to safeguard digital infrastructure against cyberattacks: UAE

 Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, has directed to extend the validity of tourist visas for all nationalities for one additional month due to temporary airport closures and entry restrictions around the world. — Courtesy WAM
UAE extends validity of tourist visas by 1 month without fees
DUBAI — Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, has directed to extend the validity of tourist visas for all nationalities for one additional month due to temporary airport closures and entry restrictions around the world. The decision seeks to provide relief to visitors coming to the UAE from around the world to spend end-of-the-year celebrations with their families. Government departments have been directed to facilitate procedures for tourists over the coming period and collaborate with relevant authorities to ensure the safety of all visitors during their stay in the UAE. — SG
December 28, 2020

UAE extends validity of tourist visas by 1 month without fees

Awad Saghir Al Ketbi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector.
Riayati platform to be linked with other medical records
DUBAI — The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced it is putting in place final preparations to link the National Unified Medical Records (Riayati) with all other affiliate medical records (including ‘Nabidh’ and ‘Malaffi’) .The ministry said the move is being implemented in coordination and cooperation with the Department of Health-Abu Dhabi and the Dubai Health Authority. Riayati is a platform for the exchange of medical information within health facilities and one of the foundations of the healthcare future.The new program helps empower individuals and institutions to exchange health information, in order to improve health services quality and boost customer and patient satisfaction. The newly launched project falls within the National Unified Medical Records...
December 28, 2020

Riayati platform to be linked with other medical records

Surgeons at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of Mubadala’s network of healthcare providers, have performed the UAE’s first artificial cornea transplant in an effort to restore a patient’s eyesight. — WAM photos
UAE’s first artificial cornea transplant done in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI — Surgeons at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of Mubadala’s network of healthcare providers, have performed the UAE’s first artificial cornea transplant in an effort to restore a patient’s eyesight. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped window that protects the eye and helps the lens focus light. This vital part of the eye can become clouded or damaged due to eye disease or injury, causing vision loss and even blindness. To overcome this, corneal transplants replace the damaged cornea with tissue from a donor, restoring or improving vision significantly. While cornea transplants from a human donor have been used for a number of years, some patients with the severe corneal or ocular surface disease are not candidates for this traditional approach since a transplanted...
December 28, 2020

UAE’s first artificial cornea transplant done in Abu Dhabi

An immigration official checks the documents of a passenger at Dubai International Airport in this file picture. — Courtesy WAM
Single-day COVID-19 cases in UAE drop to 1,027 as recoveries climb
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Monday recorded 1,027 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 202,863, 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 660.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 100,946 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...
December 28, 2020

Single-day COVID-19 cases in UAE drop to 1,027 as recoveries climb

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