Coronavirus

Dubai’s Lit Evenings Make a Melodious Comeback

Written by on 24 May 2021

The restaurants across Dubai got a new lease of life last week when the Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management allowed live entertainment and activities in restaurants, cafes and shopping malls for a trial period of one month (extendable) starting May 17, 2021.

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Restaurants in Dubai place safety over profits

Written by on 9 March 2021

As the COVID-19 numbers saw a sharp rise across the UAE, the authorities swung into action to tighten the restrictions and control the cases. The UAE has not only been at the forefront of implementing the safety measures but the country’s vaccination drive is also being executed on a war-footing. The UAE’s vaccination administration rate […]

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Another First for the UAE

Written by on 7 October 2020

The UAE has become the first country in the world where the number of Covid-19 tests conducted has exceeded its population (among countries with a population of more than one million). The country has conducted 10.32 million tests since the start of the pandemic. Dr Omar Al Hammadi, the official spokesperson for the UAE government, […]

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New COVID-19 Testing Centres in Dubai

Written by on 30 September 2020

Three new COVID-19 testing centres have opened in Dubai. The centres, each with a capacity to carry out 550 tests a day will operate throughout the week, from 11am to 6pm. This takes to five the number of centres dedicated for Covid-19 testing. The public can now get their PCR tests done at the centres […]

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