Israeli embassy in UAE, envoys likely to be discussed today

Other Arab nations following UAE's lead will result in stability and peace across the region.

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Former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee dies

Pranab Mukherjee was hospitalised for the past 21 days and been critical following a brain surgery.

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17,000 nursery staff to be trained ahead of reopening

The training programme aims to ensure that nurseries are ready to receive children by training and qualifying nursery managers.

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Abu Dhabi repatriated 293,000 workers since March

More than 1.3 million workers benefited from assistance offered by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis & Disasters Committee for the Covid-19 Pandemic.

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Lebanon President designates ambassador Adib as PM

The previous government quit on August 10 in the wake of the catastrophic explosion at Beirut port.

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Vehicle testing certificates in Dubai now paperless

Electronic certificates will be e-mailed to customers.

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Player gunned down after road rage in India

Six people, including five policemen, have been arrested

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4-feet-long snake pulled out of woman's throat in shocking viral video

Locals are advised to not sleep in the open due to reports of similar incidents in the past.

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One dead as fire breaks out in Dubai restaurant

The fire resulted from an explosion caused by a gas leak

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57km internal roads connect 15 key Fujairah areas

The new roads are part of the modern roads system in the emirate.

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Roads closed in Abu Dhabi after explosion in restaurant

This is a developing story.

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Indian, Chinese troops in fresh border clashes

A statement issued said Indian soldiers foiled the Chinese bid to "unilaterally change facts on the ground."

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UAE condemns Houthi attempt to target Abha Airport with bomb-laden drone

'The continuation of such attacks demonstrates the danger the Houthi coup poses to the region'

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IPL 2020: Franchises urge BCCI to announce IPL schedule

The schedule could likely be out by Monday or Tuesday, though sources did not confirm the same.

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Watch: Dubai composes a song of hope for Beirut

UAE artists collaborate with counterparts in Lebanon to produce ballad

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Coronavirus news bulletin: Major milestone for UAE Covid vaccine; several students continue e-learning; kids, elderly allowed at non-Muslim places of worship

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.

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US FDA may fast track Covid vaccine before Phase 3 trials complete

Trump accused the FDA of trying to delay the approval process to harm his prospects in November elections.

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Asian stocks reach 29-month top, China services surprisingly strong

In commodity markets, the weakness in the dollar helped underpin gold at $1,969 an ounce.

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Houthi bomb-laden drone targeting Saudi airport, passengers destroyed

Two such drones were intercepted by the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.

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Cloudy, hazy weather forecast for UAE on Monday

The weather in UAE will be cloudy and hazy.

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Huge tailbacks on Sharjah, Dubai roads Monday morning

Motorists are advised to follow traffic rules and take alternate routes where possible.

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UAE reaches 31,000 volunteers milestone in Covid vaccine trials

Officials praise volunteers and health workers for their participation.

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New law for Dubai government entities to set up companies

The Director General of Dubai's Department of Finance will issue all the bylaws required to implement the new resolution.

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Coronavirus: Kuwait reports 412 new Covid-19 cases, 657 recoveries

There are 7,456 active cases in the country, of which 89 are in serious condition.

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UAE reports 362 Covid-19 cases, 398 recoveries, 3 deaths

The UAE has carried out nearly seven million Covid-19 tests across the country so far.

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Dubai's Mushrif Park now open to cyclists

No entrance fee will be charged.

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Dubai inspections to prevent price hikes of back to school essentials

The inspections aim to ensure market preparedness for the school season and prevent price manipulation.

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Restaurant in China Collapses During Birthday Party, Killing 29

Rescue efforts ended at a two-story restaurant in a northern China village that collapsed during an 80th birthday celebration for a resident, leaving 29 dead, authorities said Sunday.

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Abu Dhabi school welcomes back 11 students to campus

Only 40 out of the 5,000 students at The Model School opted for face-to-face classes.

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Help! My business partner is harassing me on WhatsApp

Know your legal rights in the UAE.

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UAE expats with expired visas may be exempted from overstay fines

The employer may be responsible to pay the overstay fines, if the employee registers a complaint with the MoHRE.

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Woman takes lover on tour on forged passport in her husband's name

The two were supposed to return in March but since all flights to India were suspended, they got stranded and returned home only in August.

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'Bring Indian breed dogs home': PM Modi urges citizens

Modi said that the Indian Army, Central Industrial Security Force, and the National Security Guard have started inducting dogs of Indian breeds.

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Restaurant collapse in China's Shanxi kills 29

Fifty-seven people were pulled from the debris, with 29 confirmed dead, while 21 suffered minor injuries.

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Bulletin: 427 new cases; students return to schools today

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.

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Bulletin: 427 new cases; students return to schools today

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.

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KT Exclusive: Israeli investors eye UAE property deals

Individuals and Israeli institutions are willing to invest in Dubai real estate once the two countries will finalise details to establish diplomatic relations in coming weeks.

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India sets global record with single-day rise in coronavirus cases

The world's second most populous nation is the third worst affected globally after the United States and Brazil.

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Global coronavirus cases surpass 25 million

Around the world, there have been more than 840,000 deaths.

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Special Report: There's a smartphone for everyone

The less-heralded brands are very much in the game. Increasing brand-agnosticism - particularly from millennials - and more cash to spend play into their favour.

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Anti-racism protesters rally in Kenosha, Trump plans visit

In Kenosha, people painted messages of unity on boards protecting storefronts after many businesses were burned to the ground in arson attacks and vandalism.

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Death toll in Pakistan's torrential rains rises to 134

The authority said scattered thunderstorms and rain with isolated heavy falls are also expected in parts of the country on Sunday.

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IPL: Kohli and his RCB mates show no signs of rustiness

If anything, the players seemed like ducks taking to water, which left even coach Simon Katich mighty impressed.

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India to enter Unlock Phase 4 on Sept 1, metro trains may resume

The ministry said that state govts shall not impose any local lockdown outside the containment zones without prior consultation with the central govt.

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Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 278 Covid-19 cases, 515 recoveries

There are currently 32 Covid-19 cases in a critical condition, and 52 cases receiving treatment.

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UAE clears legal path for closer Israeli ties

On August 13, the UAE and Israel agreed to normalise diplomatic relations in a deal brokered by US President Donald Trump.

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UAE reports 427 Covid-19 cases, 341 recoveries, no deaths

As many as 88,803 new Covid-19 tests have been carried out, the ministry said.

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BCCI confirms 13 Covid positive cases, including 2 players

Total of 1,988 Covid tests were carried out between August 20 - 28 across all participant groups in the UAE.

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Upgrades on three Dubai Metro stations 40% complete

The project is part of the RTA's master plan to improve a total of 40 Metro and marine transport stations by 2025.

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Exclusive: Expo 2020 pavilions to be complete by year-end

Organisers stick to 25m visitor targets despite pandemic; world-class event assured.

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UAE presidential decree ends boycott of Israel goods

Based on the new decree, it will be permissible to enter, exchange or possess Israeli goods and products of all kinds in the UAE and trade in them.

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Pakistan educational institutions to reopen on September 15

Academic institutions will also have to clean up premises as well as train staff about the SOPs laid out by authorities.

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Covid-19: India records another surge in daily coronavirus cases

India has reported a total of 3.46m cases during the pandemic, a tally that places them behind the US and Brazil in terms of total caseload.

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New low-cost Covid-19 test quickly delivers accurate results

The surging demand for rapid screening and identification of Covid-19 poses great diagnostic challenges.

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IPL in UAE: Suresh Raina pulls out of IPL 2020

The Chennai Super Kings player withdraws due to personal reasons.

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Special Report: Elon Musk makes you think like a genius

Elon has broken every conventional rule of the 'how-to-be-a-successful-CEO' manual.

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UK honours World War Two spy heroine of Indian descent

Noor Inayat Khan's plaque is the first to be unveiled since the scheme was paused during the coronavirus pandemic.

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These foods boost your child's back-to-school immunity

Get your kids off to a healthy start in the new school term with these healthy lunchbox ideas.

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Shock, grief, and gratitude after death of Chadwick Boseman

The entertainment world was shocked by the sudden death of actor Chadwick Boseman.

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Elon Musk wants you to build a brain-computer interface

Musk's young startup, Neuralink, wants to one day implant computer chips inside people's brain.

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Four people at Republican convention test Covid-19 positive

Health officials had raised concerns over the lack of mask wearing and social distancing at the scaled-back event.

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Apple terminates Epic Games' account on App Store

The move will not affect Epic Games' Unreal Engine, a software tool relied on by hundreds of other app makers, Apple said.

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China's Wuhan says all schools to reopen on Tuesday

The city said it has drawn up emergency plans to switch back to online teaching should risk levels change.

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Vinesh Phogat tests positive for Covid-19, says 'I am fine'

Vinesh, the only Indian woman wrestler to have qualified for Tokyo Olympics, had earlier pulled out of the national camp citing health safety concerns.

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'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43

The star died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side.

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What is safe social distancing for Covid-19? It depends...

Opinions vary worldwide on whether keeping one metre, two metres or more from people represents best protection.

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Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 357 Covid-19 cases, 390 recoveries

There are currently 30 Covid-19 cases in a critical condition, and 65 cases receiving treatment.

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Coronavirus: Can UAE employer reduce salary permanently?

Know your legal rights in the UAE

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Boom or bust? Welcome to freewheeling world of crypto lending

'DeFi', or decentralised finance, allows lenders and borrowers to transact without the traditional gatekeepers of loans: Banks

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Japan's PM Shinzo Abe intends to Resign for Health Reasons

Japan's longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, intends to leave office because of declining health, according to his political party. 

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Indian airlines to put maskless passengers on no-fly list

Airlines and charter flight operators can serve hot meals and limited beverages on international flights as per the standard practices.

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Long afternoon naps may increase heart attack risk

Overall, naps of any length were linked with a 19% elevated risk of death, researchers say.

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Indian vaccine by early next year, says report

Globally, there are four candidates that are close to an approval by the end of the CY2020 or early 2021.

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Dubai's RTA advises motorists to expect delays on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street

Motorists are advised to take alternative routes to avoid delays.

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Japan PM Abe set to resign over worsening health

Abe has battled the disease ulcerative colitis for years and two recent hospital visits within a week fanned questions on whether he could stay in the job.

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Speeding car falls off flyover in India, two injured

According to police, the accident took place after the driver apparently lost control over the vehicle.

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Hero 3-year-old saves friend from drowning in pool

The boy was awarded a certificate and a trophy that said, 'From a hero to a hero'.

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India reports record daily jump of 77,266 coronavirus infections

Deaths in the same period went up by 1,057, taking the total toll to 61,529.

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Virgin Atlantic to operate direct flights to Pakistan from December

Bookings will start from September.

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Treasury yields, dollar gain after Fed's historic policy shift

The 10-year US Treasury yield rose to 0.7870 per cent, the highest since June 10.

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Trump says US to 'crush' Covid-19 with vaccine 'this year'

"We are marshaling America's scientific genius to produce a vaccine in record time," Trump said.

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Gold prices remain steady, 24k priced at Dh235 in Dubai

Gold has fallen more than 0.5 per cent so far this week.

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Will heading back to school be the same?

Schools are opening next week. But this September, everything will be different.

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Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 363 Covid-19 cases, 321 recoveries

There are currently 33 Covid-19 cases in a critical condition, and 68 cases receiving treatment.

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Trump, Republicans attack Biden amid virus, protests

Trump accepted his party's nomination on the RNC's final night with a speech asserting that a Biden victory would only worsen the crises besieging the country.

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Will Dubai school fees be lower for distance learning?

Dr Abdulla Al Karam answered this and other education queries in the second #AskDXBOfficial interaction online.

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Video: An Emirati athlete's journey to Guinness records

Footballer Areej Al Hammadi on breaking new ground with her Hotstepping record that's made its way to Guinness World Records.

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Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy day; chance of rain in afternoon

Light to moderate winds, freshening during daytime, will blow dust and sand.

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#SheIsEmirati: These women dreamed the impossible and are living it

This Khaleej Times special pays tributes to the countless women who have fought the odds to make a difference.

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A UAE scientist who aimed for the stars and reached Mars

The young Emirati led the design and development of the Hope probe's propulsion system.

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Meet Dubai Police's first explosives expert

Reem Abdulrahman Abdullah was the only female in her class.

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How UAE became no.1 globally for female ratio in parliament

'The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan believed in women emancipation'

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IPL 2020: De Villiers, Steyn ready to deliver for RCB

The RCB, desperate for their first IPL title, will get a shot in the arm if De Villiers and Steyn find their top form in the UAE.

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Emirates to resume flights to Bangkok from September 1

The resumption of flights to Bangkok will expand Emirates' current network to 78 cities in September.

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Air India Express opens bookings for special flights from UAE to India for Sept

Air India Express will fly flights to 18 destinations in India from September 1, 2020, to September 30, 2020.

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Russia's second Covid vaccine could be out in October

Earlier this month Russia became the first country to grant regulatory approval to a Covid-19 vaccine after less than two months of human testing.

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Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli expecting a baby

Couple make announcement on social media.

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Al Mustaqbal bridge near DIFC closed for 3 days from today

RTA urges road users to use alternative intersections and routes until 7am on Sunday.

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Messi could move to Manchester City: Report

Messi told Barcelona on Tuesday night of his desire to leave the club after a trophy-less season.

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Where's the vaccine? Rahul Gandhi asks Modi govt

Human trials on various Covid vaccines are currently underway across the world, including in India.

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Bulletin: 399 new cases; 700 kids of frontliners to get free education

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.

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Worst is over, GCC economic recovery picks up steam

GCC governments announced fiscal support packages to reduce the pressure on corporates and households.

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Former Indian athlete kills wife and mother in US, arrested

"I killed your mother and grandmother. Call the police to come get me," he told his son over phone.

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TikTok CEO quits after Trump threatens to ban app

Vanessa Pappas will replace him on an interim basis.

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Sensex jumps over 200 points, Nifty tops 11,600

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging around 3 per cent, followed by HDFC twins, SBI, M&M, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, ITC and Asian Paints.

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Pence warns US voters: 'You won't be safe' under Biden

Pence's address came amid a new flare-up of racial tensions in the United States.

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IPL 2020: A great sense of enthusiasm in UAE

The IPL finally having a confirmed date brings its own thrills and challenges both for players as well as the cricket fans.

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Asia shares take a breather, hope for flexible Fed

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan turned flat after earlier reaching its highest since August 2018.

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Prominent Indian actors, musicians under scanner for drug use: Narcotics bureau

The agency said it seized 145 ecstasy or MDMA pills and over Rs22.20 lakh cash from Royal Suits hotel apartment in Bengaluru.

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Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 317 Covid-19 cases, 376 recoveries

Of the new cases, 116 were among expatriate workers, 201 were contacts of active cases.

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New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole

The judge imposed the maximum available sentence on 29-year-old Tarrant, the first time the sentence has been imposed in New Zealand.

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Republican Convention takeaways: Sharing stage with crises

A political convention is the most scripted, tightly controllable of events, especially when it is mostly virtual and much of it is prerecorded.

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Tenant at fire-hit Sharjah tower may get rent refund

Know your legal rights in the UAE.

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Top-end Samsung Galaxy Note20s dominate pre-orders

Latest flagship - along with other new products - now available in UAE.

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Weather: Hazy and partly cloudy day ahead, rain likely in parts

The NCM also says winds will blow dust and sand during the day, causing poor visibility.

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UAE reports 399 new Covid-19 cases, 316 recoveries

More than 6.6m Covid-19 tests have been carried out in the country so far.

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Sharjah drive to rebuild 485 homes for Lebanon blast victims

For its initial projects, Salam Beirut will be supporting two emergency shelter intervention programmes.

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More than 5,000 babies born thanks to fertility treatments in Dubai

From 2014 to 2019, the Dubai Fertility Centre received 79,262 visits from couples.

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Covid live: Vaccine efficacy must be at least 60%, say scientists

But immunisation coverage must be 100 per cent, and at least 80 per cent when coverage drops to 75 per cent.

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Man cleared of threatening to kill employer

The employer alleged that the man's wife used inappropriate language in WhatsApp messages.

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US Secretary of State Pompeo arrives in UAE

He earlier visited Bahrain as part of his tour.

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Covid live: 2 re-infection cases confirmed in Indian state

There is no guarantee that a person infected by Covid-19 will not be infected again, says state Health Minister Rajender

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Man gets jail for absconding after embezzling Dh642,000

Two other Asians have been accused of helping and abetting for possessing the stolen cash.

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Nouri: From Syrian refugee camp to topping UAE charts

Kurdish-New Zealander singer fulfilling dreams for world's disenfranchised

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UAE aid for Rohingya refugees in flood-hit Bangladesh

Floods that struck a camp housing more than a million Rohingya refugees.

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IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals to train at ICC Academy in Dubai

The players will need to follow all the strict health protocols put it place for the tournament

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533 complaints lodged against RAK repair shops

68 complaints were lodged against electric and tyre repair vehicle centres, along with spare parts shops

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Trump welcomes Indian as new US citizen at White House event

'You followed the rules, you obeyed the laws, you learned your history, embraced our values'

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Kazakhstan says it has secured supplies of Russian Covid-19 vaccine

Large-scale trials of the vaccine would involve more than 40,000 people.

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Imran Khan lambasts opposition for sabotaging efforts to exit FATF grey list

Khan maintained that the opposition parties would put Pakistan on the FATF blacklist unless the government gives them NRO

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Covid Live: 7,229 special school buses for 265,000 students

Covid positive woman on ventilator delivers healthy baby in India.

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How India's Silicon Valley saw its Covid-19 success come undone

'Aggressive testing of contacts and home isolation is the way to contain the spread'

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Coronavirus news bulletin: Emirates asks crew to take unpaid leave; UAE detains 2 over death rumours; two types of tests for Abu Dhabi entry

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.

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Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 357 Covid-19 cases, 362 recoveries

As many as 9,574 Covid-19 tests were carried out on August 25

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Covid positive woman on ventilator delivers healthy baby in India

One of the doctors from the critical care team ended up getting infected with Covid.

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Traffic clogs Sharjah, Dubai roads on Wednesday

Motorists are advised to follow traffic rules and take alternate routes where possible.

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37,000 UAE educators learn to teach hybrid classes

They have started attending a virtual programme that involved a lot of live demonstrations and experiments.

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Sharjah's child safety arm takes action as LOL dolls spark outrage

The LOL Surprise! Dolls recently made headlines for their "inappropriate hidden messages".

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Emirates asks crew members to take more unpaid leave

The crew was told they can take unpaid leave between one and three months.

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Gandhis should go to save the Congress and the 'idea of India'

The Congress has been reduced to a miniscule Opposition party in Parllament, the lowest in its history.

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Pandemic pace slows worldwide except for southeast Asia

More than 23.65 million people have been reported to be infected by the coronavirus globally and 811,895 have died.

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Covid-19 tests not mandatory for Dubai students

However, all teachers are due to be screened for the coronavirus by the end of this week.

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UAE to welcome 1 million students back-to-school with best safety standards: Sheikh Mohammed

'We look forward to a safe start in accordance with the best safety standards'

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1,628 abandoned cars seized, 350 markets razed in Sharjah

Municipality conducted about 13,000 inspection visits and 173 awareness campaigns during the first six months of the year.

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Four men steal Dh167,000 worth of face masks and nuts in Dubai, jailed

The Dubai Court of First Instance found the four men guilty of robbery and damage to private property.

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Heat stroke hits fishermen in Ras Al Khaimah

'Heat stroke can kill or cause damage to the brain and other internal organs'

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Dubai pact to 'chart out' air corridors for flying vehicles

This agreement represents yet another step towards realising a Dubai where smart vehicles whizz through its skies.

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Free internet on 520 buses in Abu Dhabi

The new high-tech project adds to the quality of service offered to public transport users.

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Vaccine candidate for gallbladder cancer identified

Currently there are no targeted therapies for treating this cancer.

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Earthquake recorded in Arabian Sea on Tuesday

The quake occurred at a depth of 48km: NCM

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Coronavirus Live: 172 countries part of global vaccine plan

Alliance currently covers 9 candidate vaccines; aims to secure supplies of and deliver 2 billion doses.

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Worried about sending kids to school? You are not alone

My six-year-old, wife, and I have never actually met the teacher who has been teaching 'us' for the last few months.

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Coronavirus news bulletin: UAE drive reminds residents Covid is not over yet; how to apply for entry permit; schools to charge full fees in Abu Dhabi

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.

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Asian stocks mostly higher as trade, virus treatment hopes lift mood

The stronger dollar held gold to $1,933 an ounce.

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Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 389 Covid-19 cases, 330 recoveries

As many as 9,365 Covid-19 tests were carried out on August 24.

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Tailbacks on key Sharjah, Dubai road on Tuesday morning

Motorists are advised to follow traffic rules and take alternate routes where possible.

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Special Report: How farming is gaining ground in UAE

On average, about 11 to 12 litres of water is being used to irrigate one sqm of land per day in the UAE.

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Science teachers take experiments to virtual classrooms

The webinar, titled 'Milestone Lessons', were organised by the Abu Dhabi chapter of Science India Forum - UAE, a volunteer organisation.

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Dubai Taxi limits number of students on school buses

Daily temperature checks will be carried out before students board school buses in Dubai.

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We have a lot to learn from UAE: Chief Rabbi

Currently, the Jews in the UAE - consisting of around 200 families - pray at a synagogue housed in a Bur Dubai villa.

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Pompeo hopes more Arab nations will forge ties with Israel

"I'm very hopeful that we will see other Arab nations join in this," said Pompeo, who was also set to visit Sudan, Bahrain and the UAE on his five-day trip.

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Crime File: 7 jailed for human trafficking, 'selling' nanny

Six of accused were sentenced to seven years in prison, while one defendant was jailed for a year.

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RAK Ruler orders reduced fees, fine waiver for businesses

Certain businesses are to be exempt from penalties incurred during lockdown.

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UAE reports 275 Covid-19 cases, 94 recoveries, 1 death

Nearly 6.5 million Covid-19 tests have been carried out in the country so far.

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Man airlifted after UAE road accident

He lost control over the steering wheel

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IPL players in UAE keep spirits high in bio-secure bubble

The franchises have made several plans to kelp the players keep their mental and physical health in top shape

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Covid-negative test report mandatory for staff to enter schools in Ras Al Khaimah

The test results must be valid and issued not exceeding four days before entering the school premises.

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Live: Twin explosions kill 10, wound soldiers in Philippines

There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

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Trump's media adviser Kellyanne Conway resigns

Her daughter Claudia had tweeted that she was "devastated" that her mother would speak at the Republican convention.

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UAE Mars mission: Hope probe crosses 100m kilometres

The probe has travelled more than 100 million kilometres so far on its 493 kilometre-long journey.

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Bayern celebrate after a football festival without fans

Seven games in 11 days were played in two venues in Lisbon, culminating in Sunday's final, but fans were not allowed into the stadiums

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India records 61,000 new coronavirus cases, tally crosses 3.1 million

The death toll climbed to 57,542 with 836 more fatalities.

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New Zealand mosque attack: Shooter emotionless as victims' families address sentencing hearing

The judge can impose a life term without parole, a sentence that has never been used in New Zealand.

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Coronavirus news bulletin: UAE official warns of second wave; work begins on Covid drug; rise in cases on Sunday

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.

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Salesforce tells staff to work from home till mid-2021

The company has expanded family care leave, making parents eligible for six weeks of paid time off.

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Pompeo kicks off his visit to UAE, Sudan, Bahrain, Israel

US Secretary of State visit comes after Israel and UAE agreed to normalisation of relations earlier this month.

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Stocks jump as investors pin hopes on coronavirus treatment

Gold saw some selling pressure with spot prices off 0.4per cent at $1,931.54 an ounce.

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Monday morning rush causes tailbacks on Sharjah, Dubai roads

Motorists are advised to follow traffic rules and take alternate routes where possible.

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Covid-19: Global coronavirus recoveries cross 16 million

As of late Friday night, the total number of cases crossed 23 million.

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Humid, windy weather forecast for Monday with a chance of fog in parts of UAE

Light to moderate winds, freshening at times causing blowing dust during daytime.

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'UAE wants peace, love to prevail across the world'

The UAE has translated words into action by announcing the peace accord with Israel.

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2 missiles had hit Ukraine plane with 25 seconds gap

Iran says black boxes from downed plane show missiles hit 25 seconds apart

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Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 292 Covid-19 cases, 392 recoveries

As many as 9,602 Covid-19 tests were carried out on August 23.

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Bayern win Champions League as Coman goal defeats PSG

Kingsley Coman has headed Bayern Munich to a sixth Champions League title

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Coronavirus: Kuwait reports 571 new Covid-19 cases, 537 recoveries

This takes the total reported cases in the country to 80,528, and recoveries to 72,307.

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Coronavirus: Qatar reports 243 Covid-19 cases, 277 recoveries

This takes the total recoveries in the country to 113,808, while the death tally remains unchanged at 193.

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UAE reports 390 cases, 80 recoveries, 3 deaths

The authorities urged public to avoid social gatherings and follow social distancing guidelines.

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Tenant at fire-hit Sharjah tower may get rent refund

Know your legal rights in the UAE.

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India cases top 3 million; villages and the poor worst hit

Health authorities reported 69,239 new cases and 912 deaths, bringing the total to 3,044,940.

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Trump's sister hates his tweets, calls him a liar

In secretly recorded audio by his niece Mary, President Trump's older sister is heard sharply criticising her brother

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IPL: Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad players depart for UAE

Both teams posted videos on social media platforms on Sunday.

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KT Comment: The folly of not learning Arabic

When I look back over these 35 years, I think of the rank foolishness and shortsighted limitations I placed on myself by not doing the obvious.

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Respiratory complications haunt Covid recovered patients: Study

Researchers found the most common cause for a patient's early hospital readmission after discharge was for respiratory distress.

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KT Debate: Have you learnt Arabic yet?

We asked three residents each as to why they did and did not learn Arabic.

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Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 377 Covid-19 cases, 423 recoveries

There are currently 33 Covid-19 cases in a critical condition, and 68 cases receiving treatment.

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Bulletin: 424 new cases; 20-40 age group is the most affected in UAE

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.

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US House votes to block Postal reforms seen as threat to mail-in ballots

The White House also strongly opposes the legislation and has said it would recommend that President Trump veto the measure.

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UAE police warn motorists of low visibility due to strong winds

The police warned drivers against taking videos while they are behind the wheel.

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WeChat users sue Trump over order banning messaging app

It remains unclear what the orders will mean for the apps' millions of users in the US.

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Survivors will face New Zealand mosque gunman at sentencing

Some victims have travelled from abroad to attend the court hearing and have completed a 14-day quarantine imposed because of the Covid-19.

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How big gatherings spread Covid-19: Scientists stage concert experiment

The results of the study, which is being financed by the states of Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, were expected in 4-6 weeks.

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IPL 2020: What makes King Kohli even more special?

Kohli has not just raised the benchmark for Indian cricket, but also other disciplines as well.

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Blowing dust, poor visibility warning issued in UAE

Dusty and partly cloudy weather today with a probability of some convective clouds formation.

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London's famous Tower Bridge gets stuck in an open position

The bridge reopened to pedestrians more than an hour later, but remained shut to vehicles for several hours.

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Can my company force me not to travel during annual leave?

Know your legal rights in the UAE.

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Islamic New Year: Free parking in Dubai on August 23

Timings of Dubai Metro and tram have also been announced.

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This nine-year-old Dubai-based girl has created a miniature world of her own

She is said to be one of the youngest amateur miniaturists in Dubai.

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UAE reports 424 Covid-19 cases, 112 recoveries, 2 deaths

The authorities urged public to avoid social gatherings and follow social distancing guidelines.

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KT Long Reads: How not to panic during the pandemic

If you feel like it's been an eternity since you first heard the term 'Covid-19,' there's a good reason for that, particularly if you find yourself worrying a lot about the future.

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Driver fined Dh1,000 for modifying car, fleeing from UAE police

As per the traffic law, a fine of Dh800, 12 black points and the vehicle confiscation for 30 days are slapped on any driver involved in escaping from a traffic police patrol.

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In India, 65-year-old gave birth to 8 girls in 14 months in govt records

As per official records, a woman allegedly gave birth to eight girls in 14 months and money was transferred to her account.

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Coronavirus: Qatar reports 284 Covid-19 cases, 315 recoveries

There are 3,041 active cases in the country, of which 432 are in acute hospital care.

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Covid-19 saliva diagnosis cheaper, faster alternative to swab testing, say scientists

Scientists said it would deliver results faster and more accurately and also minimise the risk for healthcare workers collecting samples.

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Coming soon: Magical UV wand to zap the coronavirus on planes

Concerns by airline staff and passengers about Covid-19 has prompted firms to roll out new technology for aircraft sanitisation.

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IPL: RCB's AB de Villiers, Steyn and Morris arrive in Dubai

South African trio join up with rest of team for the IPL extravaganza in the UAE.

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Covid-19: Beware of hackers on streaming platforms

The Mena region saw an estimated increase of 22% in malware, 36% in spam, and a 751% increase in unsafe clicks by users.

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Nasal vaccine prevents Covid infection in mice

To develop the vaccine, the researchers inserted the virus' spike protein inside another virus - called an adenovirus - that causes the common cold.

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Plane carrying Kremlin critic Navalny arrives in Germany

Navalny, a long-time campaigner against corruption, collapsed on a plane on Thursday after drinking tea that his allies believe was laced with poison.

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Covid-19: India cases near 3 million; is the worst over?

With this latest spike, India's coronavirus cases stand at 29,75,702.

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Coronavirus: Trader dies of Covid-19 after recovery; doctor gets infected again

Recurrence of Covid-19 infection was found for the first time in the region.

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Suspected Daesh operative arrested in Delhi after encounter: Police

Police said they have also recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the man's possession.

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UAE denies signing security agreement with Israel

Israeli media reports wrongly claimed today that a security MoU was part of the peace treaty with the UAE and US.

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Spain reports first West Nile virus death in 2020

The patient had been in intensive care in a hospital near the town, where he was receiving treatment for several days.

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Empty jewellery shops plague India market as Dubai exports arrive

Discounts of up to $20 an ounce were offered against official domestic price.

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KT Opinion: Of idli, Sarvana Bhavan, and Kamala Harris

Even though she is equally proud of her Indian heritage, she is not what her Indian fans think she is.

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Air ambulance flies Russian opposition leader Navalny to Germany

Navalny's spokeswoman posted a picture on Twitter of him being lifted into the plane on a covered stretcher and said his wife Yulia was with him.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records after upbeat business surveys

US business activity snapped back to the highest since early 2019 in August, according to surveys.

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Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 358 Covid-19 cases, 538 recoveries

There are currently 36 Covid-19 cases in a critical condition, and 75 cases receiving treatment.

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Covid-19: Most students in UAE vote for distance learning

According to a recent Khaleej Times poll, 61.45 per cent of the students prefer e-learning.

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Weather: Sunny Saturday in store with some cloud at times

The weather bureau is forecasting a top temperature of 47°C in interior areas.

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IPL in UAE: Focus will be on making most of training sessions

The 20-year-old right-handed batsman believes that the tournament will be challenging.

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Raina never played for personal glory but India's, says Modi

The PM praised the left-handed batsman for his fighting spirit which he believes is deeply motivating for the youngsters.

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Dubai Police issue advisory for beachgoers

Not maintaining social distance or not wearing masks are punishable by a fine of up to Dh3,000.

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Rhea messaged Mahesh Bhatt after leaving Sushant's home on June 8

The Bollywood actor informed the filmmaker that she was leaving Sushant Singh Rajput on that day

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Rupee surges against dollar, touches 20.40 against dirham

Forex traders said positive trend in the equity markets and weak American currency supported the rupee.

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Why crafting your social media image matters

A refined online persona may open the door to several opportunities, if established carefully'

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Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 strikes Banda Sea off Indonesia

The quake was at a depth of 640km said the agency, which had earlier estimated a magnitude of 6.6.

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Sensex rallies over 300 points in early trade, Nifty tops 11,400

PowerGrid was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 3 per cent.

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Chandrayaan-2 completes a year of orbiting the moon

The orbiter completed more than 4,400 orbits around the moon and all the instruments are currently performing well, the Isro said.

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India coronavirus cases surge to 2.9 million

India is the worst-hit country in Asia, and third behind the US and Brazil in terms of total cases of the coronavirus.

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Nasdaq ends at fresh record despite higher jobless claims

The index has closed at records more than 30 times in 2020.

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Dollar loses out, yuan soars amid doubts about US economy

Yuan returns to pre-Wuhan lockdown levels.

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US Demands International Community Restore UN Sanctions Against Iran

The United States on Thursday demanded that virtually all of the previous UN sanctions against Iran be restored, citing the Islamic republic’s failure to abide by the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal – known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

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DNC 2020: Biden vows to end 'season of darkness'

"If I'm your president, on Day 1 we'll implement the national strategy I've been laying out since March," he said

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Record-breaking stocks take a breather, data weighs on dollar

Dollar bounce runs out of puff as US labour market looks weak.

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Man throws chilli powder on jeweller in attempt to steal gold, residents foil bid

The entire incident was recorded in the CCTV camera installed at the shop.

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Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 353 new Covid-19 cases

Of the new cases, 132 were among expatriate workers, 221 were contacts of active cases.

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Fire at hydroelectric plant in India, 9 trapped

The fire, followed by an explosion, was reported at an underground hydroelectric power station of the Srisailam project in Telangana.

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Extreme poverty could surge by 100m, World Bank warns

President David Malpass says many countries will be obliged to restructure their debt due to Covid-19 pandemic.

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IPL 2020: This tournament will be a different experience

The squad and support staff assembled in Mumbai on Thursday

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Video: Getting real with Emirati vlogger Khalid Al Ameri

Best known for using his platform to smash cultural stereotypes, the popular content creator tells WKND why he's on a mission to "reshape" the negative narratives about the region.

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IPL 2020: IPL's new home in a new normal

Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab and the Kolkata Knight Riders jetted into the UAE on Thursday with other teams following suit over the next few days.

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Weather: Partly cloudy start to the weekend in store

NCM says the mercury will hit 47°C in internal areas, with light breezes also predicted.

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UAE schools 'happy' with GCSE results amid grading chaos

Top scorers have said they would've preferred to write the examinations instead of being graded on predicted scores as it would give 'all pupils a fair advantage'.

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Kamala Harris says there's no vaccine for racism

Kamala Harris has made history as the first Black woman to accept a spot on a major party's presidential ticket

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Google services down globally, Gmail, Drive worst affected

Thousands of people took to the Down Detector website to report issues with Gmail and other Google services.

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IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI to arrive in UAE today

The players and staff of all the teams will undergo Covid tests upon their arrival at the airports before being put in a six-day quarantine.

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7,000 carpets to be rolled out for worshippers at Prophet's Mosque

Only three worshippers will be allowed on each carpet and they will be required to maintain a distance of 180cm from other.

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Russian opposition leader Navalny in hospital with suspected poisoning

Navalny is unconscious and in intensive care after he started feeling unwell on a flight returning to Moscow, said the spokeswoman.

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Rupee slips below 75/dollar mark, reaches 20.41 vs dirham

Forex traders said strong dollar, weak domestic equities and muted Fed minutes weighed on investor sentiment.

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Bulletin: Follow Covid rules, doctors urge; UAE, Israel firms partner for virus test

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.

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KT Long Reads: Should Indian liberals beware or stay woke?

Since the 2014 landslide election victory of the BJP, leftwing bastions have crumbled or been browbeaten into submission.

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Sensex tanks over 300 points in early trade on global selloff

ICICI Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 2 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, HDFC, ITC, Asian Paints and Titan.

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Coronavirus: India reports record daily jump of 69,672 in Covid-19 infections

The ministry reported 997 new deaths, taking the total to 53,886.

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Video: Man cycles over 100km to take son to exam centre

The video of this hard-working father, putting all his efforts to ensure a bright future for his son, has gone viral on social media.

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Subaru taps Xilinx for key chip in driver-assistance system

Xilinx's chip will provide the processing power for the camera images, the companies said.

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Dollar rebounds after Fed minutes coy on policy strategy

Overnight bounce was dollar's best daily jump since March.

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Kamala Harris makes US history, accepts Democrats' VP nod

The first Black woman and Asian-American on a major presidential ticket, Kamala summarised her life story as emblematic of the American dream.

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Oil eases on demand risks, US stockpile data

Stockpiles of crude in the United States fell last week for a fourth straight week, even as net imports rose.

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Asian stocks, oil buckle on uncertain US recovery

Shares in China fell 0.8 per cent, and Japanese stocks slid 0.77 per cent. South Korean stocks tumbled 2.11 per cent amid a spike in coronavirus cases in Seoul.

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Bahrain crosses 1m Covid tests mark as 369 new cases recorded

The milestone figure had been reached as part of the 'Trace, Test, Treat' strategy that has involved proactive testing on a scale well above many other countries.

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UAE is ready to roll out the red carpet for IPL

The eight franchises will be touching down in the UAE over the long weekend.

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PIA flight from UAE makes emergency landing in Karachi

The technical fault was detected by the cockpit in the hydraulic system of PK-218 flight to Peshawar.

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Sonu Nigam all fired up for his 'first-ever global concert' in Dubai

The singer spoke to us about 'Sonu Nigam ~ The Light' to be held on Friday, August 21.

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Video: Fires rage in California after lightning strikes; pilot killed

Multiple fires raced through Northern California's drought-hit wine country, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes.

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Fog covers parts of UAE, poor visibility warning issued

NCM says it will then be a sunny and partly cloudy day, although there could be rain in parts in the afternoon.

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How Covid smell loss differs from common cold

Researchers found that smell loss was much more profound in the Covid patents.

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Free parking announced in Sharjah for Hijri New Year

A public holiday has been announced on Sunday, August 23.

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Philippines reports 4,650 new coronavirus cases, 111 additional deaths

The ministry said total confirmed cases have risen to 173,774, the highest in Southeast Asia, while deaths have increased to 2,795.

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Is India closer to herd immunity against Covid-19?

Almost 24 per cent of the 200,000 plus people tested across India so far have antibodies to Covid-19.

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India reports 1,092 new deaths, highest in a day

Four of India's 28 states now account for 63 per cent of total fatalities and 54.6 per cent of the caseload.

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Honey more effective at treating cough, cold than antibiotics: Study

It was revealed that honey reduced the frequency of coughing by 36% in patients and cut its severity by 44%.

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Barakah plant unit 1 successfully connects to transmission grid

This marks the first time clean electricity produced at the plant is delivered to the nation.

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Bulletin: Over 6m tests done; new testing centres opened

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.

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After Rahul quit, Priyanka was ready to work under non-Gandhi chief

The claim has been made in a book -- 'India Tomorrow: Conversations with the Next Generation of Political Leaders' written by Pradeep Chibber and Harsh Shah.

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Indian doctor arrested for alleged Daesh links

The NIA has found that Rahman allegedly toured Syria and visited an Daesh medical camp in early 2014 for the treatment of the terrorists for 10 days and returned to India.

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Oil prices skid as concerns over US demand recovery seep through market

Investors are keenly awaiting news from meeting of a ministerial panel of the OPEC and allies, which is set to review adherence to a previously agreed deal on oil output cuts.

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Sensex, Nifty gain, Reliance Industries among top boosts

Reliance Industries climbed as much as 1.56 per cent in early trade after the company said it bought a majority stake in licensed e-pharma portal Netmeds.

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Gold dips below $2,000 as dollar slide briefly halts

US gold futures fell 0.5 per cent to $2,002.50.

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Twin strong quakes strike off Indonesia

Frightened residents fled their homes when the twin offshore quakes rocked Bengkulu city on Sumatra's western coast.

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Dollar under pressure as economic uncertainties linger

The euro changed hands at $1.1949, having strengthened to its highest level since May 2018 in the previous session.

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Hariri tribunal: Expats not sure of what the verdict means

Lebanese expats in the UAE said they were "unsure" what change it could bring to their country.

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Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 396 new Covid-19 cases

As many as 9,932 Covid-19 tests were carried out, taking the total number of recoveries to 4,3921.

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Asian stocks at 7-month highs after Wall Street cracks more records

Australia, South Korea lead gains; Chinese shares in red.

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Lost job in UAE and stuck in home country? Here's how to get your settlement

As an employee, you are entitled to end of service benefits if you were employed for more than one year.

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Democrats formally nominate Biden for president

With the four-day convention largely virtual, delegates from around the country cast votes remotely to confirm Biden as the nominee.

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Reliance buys majority stake in online pharmacy Netmeds for $83m

The oil-to-telecoms conglomerate said its investment represents about 60% holding in Vitalic Health Pvt. Ltd. and 100% direct ownership of its subsidiaries.

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Weather: Rain could fall in parts of country this afternoon

NCM says it will be a sunny and partly cloudy day overall, with humidity increasing by evening.

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UAE warns against using chlorine dioxide to fight Covid

Government spokesman Al Hammadi warns that chlorine dioxide can cause lung, kidney and heart problems.

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New business licence launched in Dubai

DIFC launches new 'Innovation License' to boost creativity, entrepreneurship.

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IPL 2020: Dream11 wins title sponsorship rights

It was learnt that the Tata group didn't place a final bid.

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364 drug smuggling bids foiled in Dubai in 6 months

Customs handled 10.2 million pieces of baggage belonging to five million passengers.

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Expat wakes from month-long coma in Dubai, gets new lease of life thanks to doctors

Mujeeb is regaining his full brain functions, and gradually getting back his strength.

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Rockets strike Kabul on Afghanistan Independence Day

The security scare in the capital came as Afghanistan celebrated its 101st Independence Day.

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Column: India is a dependable friend, partner in global progress

There has also been no let-up in our diplomatic outreach during the pandemic. We have initiated and been part of several important conversations globally.

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IB to adjust students' grades after multiple review requests

Amendments will be made using predicted grades and coursework.

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Live worms removed from the liver of UAE teacher

Dr Raj Kumar, a surgeon and specialist with the Thumbay Hospital in Fujairah, said she had 'inhaled the worms' from her pet dog.

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Robot to do rare spine surgeries in UAE

By next year, the robot will be able to perform procedures on the brain.

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More infectious virus mutation may be a good thing: Expert

Malaysia urged greater public vigilance after authorities detected what they believe was the D614G mutation of the virus.

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Indian minister back in hospital after recovering from Covid-19

India has reported the world's third-largest number of coronavirus infections.

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Dhoni retires: Pakistan cricket greats salute India legend

Pakistani stalwarts such as Inzamam-ul-Haq, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis showed immense respect for Dhoni

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Free coronavirus testing centre opens in Fujairah

The centre was opened on the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi.

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Coronavirus news bulletin from UAE: India discuss joint efforts to combat Covid; 23 passengers in limbo at airports; CCTV network to catch violators

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.

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Immune response after mild Covid-19 is prolonged, studies show

Both studies were posted on the website medRxiv.

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Traffic clogs Sharjah, Dubai roads on Tuesday morning

Motorists are advised to follow traffic rules and take alternate routes where possible.

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8 illegal fishing boats caught entering UAE's territorial waters

CICPA patrol acts after spotting fishing boats north west of Sir Bu Nair Island.

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'Opening Al Aqsa Mosque to Muslims will ease tension'

Jared Kushner says the UAE's historic peace treaty with Israel will bring economic prosperity to both countries.

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Saudi Prince Khalid holds talks with Pakistan army chief

Prince Khalid, the Kingdom's Deputy Defence Minister, takes to Twitter to reveal what the pair discussed on Monday.

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Man tries to smuggle drugs stashed in toys

The 35-year-old technician was arrested in a sting operation

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Stem cell centres in UAE, Israel sign agreement

It was signed by Emirati and Israeli representatives from both companies during a ceremony held via videoconference.

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No more land grab: US trusts Israel

Kushner says ball is in Palestine court; Israeli President Rivlin invites CP to visit Jerusalem.

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Weather: Sunny and partly cloudy day ahead

The NCM says humidity will rise tonight in some inland areas, with the probability of mist and fog.

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23 passengers in limbo at UAE airports over travel clearances

Travel agents who issued their tickets told Khaleej Times that it is "highly likely that they will have to return to India".

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Dubai to get two new bus routes starting August 24

Several other bus routes are set to improve, says RTA.

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UAE condemns attacks by Houthi militia on Saudi Arabia

'Any threat to Saudi Arabia is considered a threat to the security and stability of the UAE'

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CCTV to catch shoppers violating Covid-19 rules in Abu Dhabi

The monitoring team uses cameras to provide real-time information on violations to field inspectors.

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Indonesia will emerge stronger from Covid-19 crisis: Envoy

The Indonesian community celebrated the country's 75th Independence Day with a flag-hoisting ceremony.

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Afghan officials fired over policewoman's assassination

Two police officers were fired as well as a district intelligence chief.

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Abu Dhabi issues Covid rules to reopen cinemas in malls

All staff to be tested; audience should not exceed 30 per cent of capacity.

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UN Special Envoy for Yemen hails UAE's support for ceasefire efforts

The UAE minister also appreciated Saudi Arabia's role in promoting peace in the region.

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Covid strain 10 times more infectious detected in Malaysia

Covid-19 virus with D614G mutation detected in Malaysia: Dr Noor Hisham

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New Zealand PM postpones election as Covid flares up

She ruled out delaying the polls any further, as her Labour Party maintains a strong lead.

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Sonu Sood flies 12 Filipino kids to Delhi for liver transplant

Sood would be helping evacuation of over 1,200 Indian nationals from the Philippines in the coming days.

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Coronavirus news bulletin from UAE: Students can continue e-learning; Wedding entry for Covid-negative guests; Dubai schools collect travel, health forms

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.

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China grants country's first Covid-19 vaccine patent to CanSino: Report

Saudi Arabia said this month it plans to begin Phase III clinical trials for the CanSino vaccine.

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Covid-19: India's coronavirus death toll surpasses 50,000

The country reported a daily jump of 57,981 infections.

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8 killed, 28 injured in Mogadishu hotel attack

Terrorists rammed a car bomb into the Elite Hotel before storming inside the popular facility.

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Japan PM Abe enters hospital for check-up, source says

The reason for the check-up was not immediately clear.

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Cloudy, humid Monday weather forecast for UAE

Light to moderate southeasterly freshening at times causing blowing dust.

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Comedy, the best way to break cultural barriers: Khalid Al Ameri

Smashing cultural divides and telling stories on the ground are the DNA of the brand that Khalid Al Ameri has become.

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Ethiopian PM congratulates UAE on peace treaty with Israel

'I would like to commend my brother for his leadership'

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Man gets Dh200K compensation over botched surgery

He visited the medical centre seeking treatment for severe pain in his left eye.

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Accidents on Monday morning clog key Sharjah, Dubai road

Motorists are advised to follow traffic rules and take alternate routes where possible.

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Dubai businessman kidnapped, forced to issue a Dh55,000 cheque

Soon after the incident was reported in June at Al Muraqqabat police station, the three defendants were arrested and detained.

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Coronavirus: Highest daily rise in Covid-19 cases rings alarm

The novel coronavirus has killed at least 766,228 people since the outbreak emerged in China last December.

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18 dead, 21 missing in massive Nepal landslide

The landslide, which occurred on Friday in the district's Jugal Rural Municipality, also damaged 37 houses in Lidi village.

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Dhoni starts, and ends, his career with run-outs

The 39-year old is the only captain to win all three ICC trophies

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Coronavirus: Over 30 countries report 1,000 single-day Covid-19 cases

Peru recorded 9,441 new daily cases and Argentina reported 7,498 cases.

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Peace treaty: UAE-Israel phone link inaugurated

The UAE and Israel on Thursday announced an agreement that will lead to a full normalisation of diplomatic relations between the two states.

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Students can continue e-learning when schools across UAE reopen

The classes will resume on August 30.

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Dubai trader robbed of Dh358,500 during deal to buy US dollars

All of the eight accused have been placed in detention.

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UAE reports 210 cases, 123 recoveries, 3 deaths

Nearly six million Covid-19 tests have been carried out in the country so far.

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Most major Gulf markets rise as financials gain

The Dubai index gained 0.6%, helped by a 1% gain for Emirates NBD Bank and a 0.7% rise for Emaar Properties.

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My neighbour is harassing her housemaid. What can I do?

Know your legal rights in the UAE.

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Trump gets verified account on TikTok competitor Triller

Trump's Triller account had three short videos and a little more than 3,000 followers late on Saturday.

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Sheikh Mohamed proud of Emirati woman role model

Al Katbi, an Al Ain resident received a phone call from the Abu Dhabi crown prince.

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205 Abu Dhabi schools ready to welcome students to campuses

Five models are available for Abu Dhabi schools to balance in-class and online learning, whilst adhering to strict precautionary measures.

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How climate change could expose new epidemics

As global warming melts permafrost such as the Alaskan tundra, what new threats will be unfrozen?

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Coronavirus: 63,489 more Covid-19 cases in India, death toll nears 50,000-mark

With 944 new deaths, the cumulative death toll in the country is nearing 50,000-mark.

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Bengaluru violence: Police arrests 35 more accused

The imposition of Section 144 in areas under DJ Halli and KG Halli police station limits has also been extended till 6am on August 18.

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Bulletin: Sheikh Mohammed meets team behind virus response; Emirati, Israeli companies sign deal to fight Covid

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.

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Hazy and partly cloudy day ahead, rain likely in parts of UAE

The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 43- 47°C along internal areas.

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Kamala Harris on her mother, long walks in Chennai and love for idli

Kamala Harris said that her mother would take her and sister to India because she wanted her daughters to understand where she had come from.

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Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 378 new Covid-19 cases

As many as 8,142 Covid-19 tests were carried out, taking the total number of recoveries to 42,806.

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UAE, Israeli companies sign agreement to fight Covid-19

The agreement between the two companies aims at conducting and enhancing research and studies related to coronavirus.

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Some employees in UAE seek 'work from home' expenses

Employees are using more electricity, Wi-Fi, drinking their own coffee, printing more and using more ink when working from home.

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Robert Trump, the younger brother of Trump, dies at 72

Robert Trump, who was two years younger than the president, was a business executive and real estate developer.

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Indo-Pak friendship: Bonding beyond borders in UAE

The friends are now dreaming of a vacation together - a visit to each other's country.

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Youth jailed in UAE for 'unintentionally' running over friend after dispute

The litigants were having a dispute when the defendant tried to end in a "funny" manner by threatening to run over the victim.

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Adnoc hikes prices for LPG cylinders in Abu Dhabi, Northern Emirates

This is the first change to be made in close to 20 years and brings greater parity to LPG pricing across the UAE.

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Returning Dubai residents need pre-travel permits, say airlines

That decision stands revoked according to the latest tweets sent out by airlines.

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Woman held in Dubai for offering cosmetic treatments at home

The woman was promoting her services through her Instagram account to book appointments and receive patients discreetly at her apartment.

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UAE reports 283 Covid-19 cases, 98 recoveries, 2 deaths

More than 77,640 new Covid-19 tests were carried out in the country.

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Dubai's desert safari named world's best tourism experience

The camel riding and desert barbecue of OceanAir, a travel firm in Dubai, took the No. 1 spot in the top five experiences worldwide.

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Will the Russian Covid vaccine save the world?

Mass production of doses begin.

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UAE leaders congratulate India on Independence Day

They sent messages to the president and prime minister of India.

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Will a a robot take over your job? No, if you have the right skills

Governments need to have a national plan for upskilling workforce for higher cognitive jobs in a digital era.

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Video: Indian envoy lauds UAE role in combating Covid-19

Indian Ambassador to the UAE Pavan Kapoor unfurled the national flag at the Embassy.

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Hard-hit countries step up Covid measures as cases mount

The United States has suffered the most deaths at 168,318, followed by Brazil with 105,463, Mexico 55,293, and India with 48,040.

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Air India on termination spree: Sacks 50 pilots in a night

It is also learnt that many southern base crew contract are not being renewed after they have completed five years.

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New Zealand Covid-19 outbreak grows, Australia still struggles

New Zealand and Australia have suffered far less death and disease from the Covid-19 pandemic than many other nations, thanks in part to swift lockdown measures.

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Video: Indians in UAE celebrate 74th Independence Day virtually

Residents watched the Independence Day ceremony virtually this year on official social media pages.

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Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 326 new Covid-19 cases

Of the new cases, 143 were among expatriate workers, 182 were contacts of active cases, and one was travel related.

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My husband wants divorce as he is having an affair. What should I do?

Engaging in a illicit relationship without being married is a punishable offence by law in the UAE.

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UAE-Israel peace treaty: A harbinger of regional stability

Trump hints at signing of the accord in three weeks.

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74th Independence Day: Indian PM unfurls tricolour, addresses nation

The Independence Day function, this year, is relatively muted in terms of participation of people in view of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Fundraising, tricolour cake: Indian expat kids turn creative

Due to the pandemic situation most events are going virtual this year.

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Salary cut, insurance limit add to woes of expat with cancer

45-year-old Kumara is the sole breadwinner for his family, and with the pay cut, his salary has come down to Dh2,000 per month.

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Weather: Sunny, partly cloudy day ahead; chance of rain in parts

Humidity will increase by evening and into Sunday morning, with probability of fog or mist formation, especially in west.

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Face masks may hinder security on India's Independence Day

Attendees at Delhi ceremony must wear masks, compromising police's facial-recognition cameras to screen criminals.

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Video: Indian President makes Independence Day speech

Kovind says many lessons can be learnt from the 'invisible virus', insisting 'humanity can live in harmony with nature'.

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UAE leaders congratulate Pakistan on Independence Day

They sent messages to the president and prime minister of Pakistan.

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Returning residents don't need ICA/GDRFA nod: Air India Express

The airline revised its pre-travel regulations.

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World shares sink after China data misses forecasts

European shares were also dragged lower by a hit to travel stocks after Britain added more European countries to its quarantine list.

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Volunteers to get free wearable devices to track health

This is the first trial of its kind to feature wearable technology and will cover thousands of volunteers.

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This new test to diagnose Covid-19 in just 20 minutes

The rapid molecular test called N1-STOP-LAMP, is 100 per cent accurate in diagnosing samples containing Sars-CoV-2 at high loads.

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How Maradona saved this family during Gulf war

The Ferraris were 'comfortable and happy' in Kuwait until Saddam sparked the biggest military conflict since the World War II

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Emirates to operate one-off A380 flight to Clark

The special flight will help to meet the demand for flights to and from the Philippines.

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Video: Sachin recalls the first of his 100 international centuries

The art of saving a Test match was a new experience for me, Tendulkar said

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India now has the world's fourth highest deaths from Covid

India reported 1,007 deaths in the past 24 hours. Its total rose to 48,040 deaths, behind the United States, Brazil and Mexico.

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KT Comment: UAE-Israel deal is a breakthrough for ME peace

The UAE has always been its advocate and has always espoused any initiative that promotes accord and harmony with dignity.

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Video: Pakistani community in UAE marks Independence Day

To avoid large gatherings, the ceremony was held without the presence of community members.

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Indian and Pakistani conversations begin in the UAE

Celebrating similarities as well as the differences under one roof - that has pretty much been the story of expats from India and Pakistan.

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Sensex surges over 200 points in early trade, Reliance leads gains

Healthy buying was witnessed in healthcare, capital goods and energy stocks.

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A faltering US-China trade deal is now the nations' strongest link

Officials and trade experts in both countries say the Phase 1 deal is the one area where the world's two largest economies are still cooperating.

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China finds Covid-19 in frozen food imports, WHO downplays infection risk

The discoveries raise fresh concerns that the coronavirus that causes the disease can spread on surfaces and enter the foodchain.

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Fortnite maker sues Apple, Google over app store dispute

Apple and Google cited a direct payment feature rolled out on the Fortnite app earlier on Thursday as the violation.

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India's July retail inflation dims chances of rate cut

The steady rise in coronavirus cases has disrupted the supply chain as lockdowns continue at regional levels.

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Dollar drifts higher as coronavirus, China data sap confidence

Yen headed for worst week in two months after US yields jump.

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Asian stocks falter after China data disappointment

The mood was cautious in Asia after Chinese retail sales unexpectedly fell in July, suggesting domestic demand is still struggling after the coronavirus outbreak.

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Afghan authorities begin releasing final 400 Taleban prisoners

"The release would "speed up efforts for direct talks and a lasting, nationwide ceasefire", said National Security Council spokesman.

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UAE-Israel deal can deliver peace in Middle East: UN

Spokesman for Secretary-General Guterres says he hopes Thursday's historic accord will help two-state solution.

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Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 462 new Covid-19 cases

As many as 11,036 Covid-19 tests were carried out, taking the total number of recoveries to 42,180.

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Weather: Sunny day ahead with some cloud and rising humidity

Light to moderate winds, freshening at times, will cause blowing dust during daytime.

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UAE students score top marks in A-level results

The exams for this academic year were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Recovery rate from Covid-19 infection crosses 70% in India

The ministry stated that 66,999 new Covid-19 cases have been detected in the last 24 hours taking the total tally of the cases to 23,36,637.

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Flight alert issued as Mount Sinabung erupts in Indonesia

Authorities had marked a five-kilometre no-go-zone around Sinabung and warned of possible lava flows.

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US Says Iran briefly Seizes Oil Tanker Near Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S., a U.S. military official said Thursday.

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Long weekend for Hijri new year holiday

The Islamic New Year will begin on Sunday, August 23.

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Modi launches new platform to honour honest taxpayers

Several measures have been taken to promote digital transactions and electronic modes of payment.

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Rupee opens flat at 74.83 against dollar; reaches 20.36 vs dirham

Investors are awaiting CPI data scheduled to be released later in the day for further cues, forex traders said.

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Bulletin: UAE to train 1m medics for free; ICA nod not needed for travel

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.

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Philippines eyes clinical trials for Covid-19 vaccine in October

Phase three clinical trials in the Philippines are due to run from October to March 2021.

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Former India president critical, family denies death rumours

Earlier, the Army Hospital, where Pranab Mukherjee has been admitted stated that his health condition continued to remain critical.

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Skirmish in the Strait: Iran briefly seizes ship in Hormuz

The US military published a video showing what appeared to be special forces fast-roping down from a helicopter onto the MV Wila.

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Covid-19 returns to New Zealand, lockdowns could be back too

A growing Covid-19 cluster in the country's biggest city, Auckland, has caused concern among health officials.

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Woman sells two-month-old baby for money after husband walks out on her

The woman, who was facing financial problems, sold her son to meet her needs.

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ByteDance in talks with Reliance for investment in TikTok

The two companies began conversations late last month and have not reached a deal yet, according to the report.

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Vroom shares tumble as Covid-19 hits first post-IPO results

The company's Texas Direct Auto segment sold 1,110 cars in the quarter, 60.2 per cent lower than last year.

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Tesla woos retail investors with stock split, shares rise

Shares in the electric carmaker rose more than 6 per cent in early trading.

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Oil edges lower after jump on US stocks draw

US crude oil, gasoline and distillate inventories fell last week as refiners ramped up production and demand improved.

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Kamala Harris rebukes Trump in historic campaign-trail debut

Nearly nine out of 10 Democrats approved of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's pick, according to a poll released on Wednesday.

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Asian stocks grind higher, dollar slips as US data brightens mood

The rises come after a tech rally left the S&P 500 within a whisker of a record closing high overnight.

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My husband wants divorce as he is having an affair. What should I do?

Engaging in a illicit relationship without being married is a punishable offence by law in the UAE.

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Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 460 new Covid-19 cases

As many as 10,420 Covid-19 tests were carried out, taking the total number of recoveries to 41,836.

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Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy day in prospect

NCM says winds will blow dust during the day, with humidity increasing by evening.

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Biden, Harris vow to 'rebuild' America post-Trump

The Democratic duo launch vigorous attack on US President in first public appearance as running mates.

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All technical glitches faced by customers resolved: ENBD

The bank encountered "teething problems" while upgrading its systems, because of which some customers were not able to carry out transactions.

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Lebanon explosion: Dubai airlifts more medical aid to Beirut

An Emirates SkyCargo plane left the emirate carrying 24.88 metric tonnes of medical supplies and personal protective equipment.

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Indian businessman installs lifelike statue of late wife for housewarming of their dream abode

Guests were left speechless to witness Gupta seated with his wife smiling as the couple was flanked by their two daughters.

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How Kamala found political identity that had eluded her

Harris, who became the Senate's second Black woman in its history when she was elected in 2016, was always at the top of the list.

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Dubai airport's stations for free Covid-19 tests to be relocated

Starting August 16, the stations will instead be relocated to a site outside the airport at the Shabab Al Ahli Football Club.

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IPL: Rajasthan Royals fielding coach tests positive for Covid

The franchise requested everyone, who has been in close proximity to the fielding coach, to self isolate and get tested for Covid-19.

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ICA approval not needed: How UAE residents can now return

Starting today, expatriate residents stranded abroad will no longer need entry permits issued by the ICA to enter the UAE.

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Gold plummets in biggest single-day crash in 7 years

Analysts said many gold traders were "looking for an excuse to lock-in profits" and found a reason to sell in Russia's Covid vaccine approval.

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Covid-19: 60,963 fresh coronavirus cases take India's tally to 23,29,638

The death toll climbed to 46,091 with 834 new fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours.

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Sensex falls over 200 points in early trade, Nifty below 11,300

According to traders, market sentiment weakened tracking losses in other Asian indices after US equities ended lower.

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For heartbroken Lebanese, Dubai is 'new' Beirut of old

After years of systematic corruption, many Lebanese now see the country's elite as fighting over the spoils.

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Bulletin: Residents no longer need entry permit to return; new facility to boost research

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.

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Accidents, tailbacks delay motorists on Dubai, Sharjah roads

Dubai Police urge drivers to take caution and follow the traffic rules.

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Scientists ask: Without trial data, how can we trust Russia's Covid-19 vaccine?

Experts said the lack of published data on Russia's vaccine leaves scientists, health authorities and the public in the dark.

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Dollar buoyed by jump in US bond yields

The yen fell 0.2 per cent to 106.71 per dollar, its lowest since July 24.

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Explainer: How the US could block WeChat and TikTok from Americans

It would mark the first time the United States has attempted to shut down widely used mobile internet apps.

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Asian stocks fall on US stimulus uncertainty

The mixed sentiment has led to choppy trade with the index of ex-Japan Asia-Pacific shares shedding 0.76% while Japan's Nikkei gained 0.2%.

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Oil prices bolstered by bigger-than-expected drop in US crude stocks

WTI oil was up 9 cents at $41.70 a barrel, having dropped 0.8% in the previous session.

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Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 407 new Covid-19 cases

As many as 11,231 Covid-19 tests were carried out, taking the total number of recoveries to 41,504.

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Lost job in UAE and stuck in home country? Here's how to get your settlement

As an employee, you are entitled to end of service benefits if you were employed for more than one year.

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With research, Dubai aims to prevent next pandemic

The new centre aims to create an 'integrated health map' and provide the world with specialised medical research.

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Weather: Chance of rain this afternoon, NCM says

Expect a top temperature of 48°C in internal areas, while the mercury will reach 44°C in Abu Dhabi and 41°C in Dubai.

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Video: Violence grips Bengalaru over 'derogatory' social media post

Two people were dead and three injured after police opened fire, according to a regional news channel.

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Russia Claims First Virus Vaccine, Clears It for Use Despite Scientific Skepticism

Russia on Tuesday became the first country to clear a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism. President Vladimir Putin said that one of his daughters has already been inoculated.

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Thieves break locks; steal masks from Dubai store

They robbed 100 big boxes of medical masks (each box contains 50 small packs) and 32 boxes of nuts worth Dh167,386.

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Deadline for Dubai hotels to comply with sustainability norms extended

The Dubai Tourism decision will strengthen foundations for recovery of hospitality sector amid Covid-19.

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Crystal installation of Sheikh Mohammed's profile unveiled

The installation features the names of 25 donors who have invested in medical research.

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20 countries pre-order billion doses of Russian Covid vaccine

President Putin declared that it was the first country to develop a Covid-19 vaccine.

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Video of cops putting handcuffs on crying boy sparks outrage

Attorney Ben Crump slammed the cops for using "Scared straight" tactics on a child.

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UAE's Covid-19 vaccine trial centre opens in Bahrain

The new centre in Bahrain is open to individual volunteers aged between 18 and 60.

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UAE reports 262 new cases, 195 recoveries, 1 death

Nearly 5.6 million Covid-19 tests have been carried out in the country so far.

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7 drive-thru Covid test centres open for entering Abu Dhabi

More locations will be introduced soon: SEHA official.

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Communicable disease research centre launched in Dubai

Medical research is an important part of our society's health security system, the VP said.

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Russia approves first Covid-19 vaccine, President Putin says

Move paves the way for mass inoculation even as final stages of trials to test safety and efficacy continue.

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38 outlets fined, 396 warned in Dibba Al Hisn in 6 months

3,875 inspections were carried out during this period

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WFP to send 50,000 tonnes of wheat flour to Lebanon: UN

A Reuters report on Friday revealed Lebanon's government held no strategic stockpile of grain.

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Daily mouthwash may cut coronavirus transmission risk: Study

'Gargling with mouthwash cannot inhibit the production of viruses in the cells, but could reduce the viral load'

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UAE volunteers sought to help rebuild Beirut

Volunteers with engineering background can lend support in sorting out materials and items that will be used in reconstructing houses.

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Dangerous chemicals remain in Beirut port, French expert says

Firefighters and experts are working to secure at least 20 chemical containers after finding one was leaking.

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Blast targets US military convoy near Iraq-Kuwait border

The Iraqi military deny the incident, which was said to have occurred near the Jraischan border crossing, took place.

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Coronavirus news bulletin: 200 Pakistanis fly home, thanks to Galadari Brothers; 500 more volunteers join UAE vaccine trial; grace period for expired visit visa holders

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.

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Tuesday morning traffic clogs Sharjah, Dubai roads

Motorists are advised to follow traffic rules and take alternate routes where possible.

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Weather: Rain to hit parts of the country this afternoon

The NCM also says humidity will increase by night and into Wednesday morning, especially in the north.

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Lebanon's leaders warned in July about explosives: Report

PM and President were allegedly alerted to the fact that 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate could destroy the city.

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Coronavirus: UAE hailed as a global pioneer in quest for Covid-19 vaccine

Government spokesman Al Hammadi says the UAE is driving research and studies in a bid to protect millions around the world.

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Video: Person shot outside White House, Trump evacuated

Black-clad Secret Service agents with automatic rifles could be seen rushing across the lawn and took up positions behind trees.

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23 inmates in UAE to return home after philanthropist pays for flight tickets

He also donated additional money to help them to start up a new chapter.

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Dh100 a day fine from Aug 11 for UAE visitors with expired visas

Travel agencies experience huge rush ahead of visa expiry deadline.

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Apple asked to find a way to open iPhones without taking off masks

A recent update by Apple to fix the issue is not up to the mark

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Fire at Dubai Duty Free warehouse put out

The cooling operations are on at the site.

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ICA approval not needed for UAE residents landing in Abu Dhabi

All other requirements for travel like getting a Covid-19-negative test remain the same.

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Gang that stole cars parked at Dubai airport jailed

The main accused, an Arab national, has been sentenced to two years in jail, while four accomplices were ordered to serve a year behind bars.

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Rebel Congress leader Sachin Pilot meets Rahul, Priyanka

A formula for Pilot's return is being worked out, say the party sources

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Mahatma Gandhi's glasses to go on sale in UK on August 21

The circular rimmed, gold-plated glasses were found in an envelope by the East Bristol Auctions

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Take Covid test to avoid paid quarantine in India, expats urged

The move was undertaken to relieve the financial pressure of a paid quarantine on passengers.

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With Reels' launch, Zuckerberg's personal wealth hits $100 billion

Facebook stock rose by more than 6 per cent.

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Lebanon justice minister resigns, citing Beirut port blast

If a total of seven ministers resign, the Cabinet would effectively become a caretaker government.

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Former Indian president Mukherjee tests positive for Covid-19

The news of the former President testing positive comes on a day when India reported a spike of 62,064 new cases.

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Dangerous driving caught on camera, police list why UAE motorists jump the red light

Police said there are three main reasons why drivers beat the red light.

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Wife seeks divorce in UAE, court tells her to go back to husband's house

"I cannot live with him anymore, and want divorce," the wife averred.

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Russia plans to register first Covid-19 vaccine this week

Russia is the fourth worst-hit nation after the US, Brazil and India.

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One dead, 20 injured in Washington DC shooting

No further details were immediately available.

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Covid-19 tests must for Sharjah students before campus return

School principals should be aware of the Covid-19 test schedule, which would impact their operational reopening plan.

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