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UAE leaders congratulate Senegalese President on Independence Day

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Macky Sall
UAE, UK sign MoU on transit flights for British citizens during COVID-19 emergency

As part of the UAE's efforts to intensify international cooperation amid COVID 19 pandemic, the UAE Ministry of Foreign

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Guterres calls for women protection amid lockdown

UN Chief Antonio Guterres is calling for measures to address a "horrifying global surge in domestic violence" directed
Tiger at New York zoo tests positive for COVID-19

A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for the new coronavirus, COVID-19, in the first known
UAE supports Saudi proposal for emergency OPEC+ meeting

The United Arab Emirates supports the proposal of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to call for an emergency meeting of OPEC+
Heavy-duty trucks and vehicles allowed to travel on Abu Dhabi's roads during peak hours

Abu Dhabi Police have announced that heavy-duty trucks and vehicles will continue to plying roads during peak hours,
UAE arranges flight to repatriate Emirati citizens in UK

Two planes, chartered by the UAE Government, will bring home over 80 Emiratis from the United Kingdom on the 5th and
British citizens in UAE are repatriated back to UK

On Sunday, 5th April, through coordination between the UAE and UK governments, a chartered Emirates Airline plane flew

Business

RAK Tourism Development Authority unveils support measures for tourism industry

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, RAKTDA, has unveiled support measures that will be in place from mid-
Emaar Properties donates AED100 million to ‘Social Solidarity Fund Against COVID-19’

Emaar Properties announced a donation of AED100 million to support the ‘Social Solidarity Fund against COVID-19’
Abu Dhabi Digital Authority launches 'Abu Dhabi Connect' project

The Abu Dhabi Digital Authority, ADDA, the government entity that leads the digital transformation in the Emirate of
Emirates announces first passenger flights post suspension

Emirates has received approvals to carry passengers on certain flights. Effective Monday 6 April, initial flights will
New 'Stay Home' App launched by DoH to reinforce self-quarantine procedures

The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, DoH, has launched a new smartphone application "Stay Home" that ensures people
Latest gold, forex rates in UAE

Gold rates for Thursday, August 29, 2019 Daily Morning 9:00 AM Afternoon 3:00 PM Evening 6:30 PM 24k* 186.00 22k*

Entertainment and Lifestyle

Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus might not release their collaboration

Dua Lipa doesn't know if she and Miley Cyrus will release their collaboration. The 'Physical' singer has confirmed that
Bollywood’s most wanted director today!

The Siddharth Anand directed WAR had an India gross of Rs 378 crore and has catapulted the filmmaker into the big
Victoria Beckham to donate 20 per cent of sales to COVID-19 fight

Victoria Beckham is donating 20 per cent of her fashion and beauty sales to support those on the front line amidst the
Jennifer Aniston obsessed with washing dishes

Jennifer Aniston's "favourite thing in the world" is washing dishes. The 'Morning Show' actress has been adhering to
The Bhoot connection between Katrina and Vicky

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal may be love birds who are occasionally getting to meet nowadays during the lockdown in
UK's Prince Charles out of self-isolation and in good health

British heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles, 71, who had tested positive for coronavirus, is out of self-isolation and is
Tom Hanks gives health update after Covid-19 diagnosis

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson will continue "sheltering in place and social distancing" after their return to the United
Duke and Duchess of Sussex move to Los Angeles

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have moved to Los Angeles. The couple have been based on Vancouver Island in Canada

Sports

Football stars back Dubai Sports Council’s ‘Be Fit, Be Safe’ campaign

Luis Figo, Roberto Carlos and Nicolas Anelka, three of the biggest names from the world of football, have backed the
Leadings players join forces against COVID-19 in latest AFC 'Break the Chain' campaign

Chinese Football Association, CFA, Vice President Sun Wen, acknowledged as one of the greatest women footballers to
2020 Olympics postponed till 2021

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach agreed Tuesday to
Dybala, Maldini test positive for coronavirus

Argentina striker Paulo Dybala said Saturday that he has become the third Juventus player to test positive for

News

Traffic accidents involving Emirates Transport fleet decrease by 23% in 2019

Emirates Transport announced a 23 percent decrease in the total traffic accidents involving its fleet of vehicles in
Sharjah Chamber urges property owners to reschedule rental payments due to COVID-19

The Representative Committee of the Real Estate Sector Business Group of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
ADNOC Oasis convenience stores reduce prices of home essentials

ADNOC Distribution has launched a dedicated essentials shelf containing all home necessities and supplies in one place.
UAE launches online campaign for mental support amid coronavirus outbreak

The National Programme for Happiness and Wellbeing, NPHW, has launched a national campaign for mental support for all

Law & Order

Dubai Economy fines 14 merchants for hiking face mask prices

Dubai Economy has imposed fines on 14 merchants for inflating the prices of face masks to exploit the rise in demand
Dubai Economy fines 3 pharmacies for price tampering

The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection, CCCP, sector at Dubai Economy has imposed fines on three pharmacies,
Violators of preventive measures to face fine up to AED50,000

Anyone violating preventive measures and instructions given by the government to contain the coronavirus, COVID-19,
Man jailed for stealing police lights

A man has been jailed after stealing the lights from the top of a police car for "bragging rights". British Transport

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KUWTK: Kanye West wants to help Caitlyn Jenner integrate into the Kardashian family

Kanye West wants to help Caitlyn Jenner integrate into the Kardashian family again. Photo: Instagram The 'I Love It'
Amazing pictures from around the world

A visitor wearing a protective face mask following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), looks at cherry
Spotted: Daisy Shah, Vidya Balan, Gulshan Devaiah, Disha Patani, and more!

Daisy Shah spotted at her gym. R Madhavan, wife Sarita, Shilpa Shetty and husband Raj Kundra at Shamita Shetty's
Emirati astronaut in space: Hazzaa Al Mansoori

The UAE Astronaut Programme was launched in April 2017 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice

Offbeat

Athlete runs marathon on balcony

An athlete whose marathon was cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic ran it on his balcony instead. Elisha
Shopkeeper employs cheeky toilet roll tactic

An Australian shopkeeper has come up with a "genius" way of stopping customers stockpiling toilet roll. Hazem Sedda,
Austrian villaged is named after Saint Corona

An Austrian village named after Saint Corona is planning to rethink its tourism campaign after the outbreak of the
Buddhist monk shave eight years off brain ageing with meditation

A Buddhist monk may have shaved eight years of mental ageing through meditation. A study has found that the Tibetan

Headlines

Dubai to conduct round-the-clock sterilisation, enforce strict restrictions on movement across the emirate; legal action to be taken against violators

Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, in coordination with the Command and Control Centre for
Sharjah Ruler directs not to bury any Corona victims in Al Saja’a

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, directed the Department of
Dubai Government Workshop launches second session of DGW Youth Council

The Dubai Government Workshop has announced the upcoming launch of the second session of its DGW Youth Council, an
UAE Government provides vital services remotely around the clock

The UAE Government is providing, through its official website, digital government services around the clock, to enable
Dubai Chamber makes first contribution of AED10 million to ‘Community Solidarity Fund Against COVID-19’

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry today announced its support for the ‘Community Solidarity Fund Against COVID
Ministry of Health announces recovery of 12 patients, one death, and 240 new cases of COVID-19 among various nationalities

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, today announced 240 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the UAE,
Abu Dhabi Police warn against suspicious links sent via social media, emails

Abu Dhabi Police have warned against suspicious links sent via social media and emails, urging the public to look out
Free public bus rides; 50% discount on taxi fares during sterilisation time in Dubai

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) today announced its public bus services will be free of charge for individuals

International

India announces COVID-19 strategic containment plan

As COVID-19 infections continued to spread, India today released a comprehensive strategy that leaves nothing to chance
Germany registers 5,453 new coronavirus cases, 149 deaths

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany has risen to 67,366 and 732 people have died of the disease,
Belgium reports 82 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours

Eighty-two new deaths caused by the new coronavirus have been reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the total death
Saudi forces intercept, destroy two Houthi ballistic missiles

The Saudi Air Defence intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Iran-backed Houthi
Thailand reports 143 new coronavirus cases, one death

Thailand has confirmed 143 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases since the outbreak to 1,388, the
Saudi Arabia extends suspension of work and flights

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that it will extend the suspension of workplace attendance in both
Tokyo confirms 68 new coronavirus cases, record daily increase

At least 68 new coronavirus infections were confirmed in Tokyo on Sunday, its biggest daily increase, Japan News Agency
Philippines reports 343 coronavirus cases, 3 deaths

The Philippine Health Ministry on Sunday reported 343 new coronavirus cases, marking the country's largest daily

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