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Mohamed bin Zayed, President of Kyrgyzstan review global fight against coronavirus

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE

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Dubai Taxi installs isolators to avoid risks of COVID-19 infection

Dubai Taxi Corporation, a subsidiary of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has launched an initiative to install
DHA launches a WhatsApp hotline service to answer the public’s queries on coronavirus

DHA launches a WhatsApp hotline service to answer the public’s queries on coronavirus To access the 24/7 service,
Khalifa University responds to COVID-19 with emergency ventilators

Researchers at Khalifa University’s Healthcare Engineering Innovation Centre, HEIC, are stepping up to serve the UAE’s
Indian leaders take 30% salary cut

India’s President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Governors of all states and members of both Houses of
Etihad Airways to test airport technology to help identify medically at-risk travellers

Etihad Airways will partner with Australian company Elenium Automation to trial new technology which allows self-
UAE announces recovery of 23 patients, 277 new cases of COVID-19 among various nationalities

The UAE Government Monday held a regular media briefing in Abu Dhabi on the COVID-19 crisis in the country. Dr. Farida

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MoF launches first phase of unified digital platform

The Ministry of Finance, MoF, has announced the launch of the unified digital platform to settle fees for common
Emirates Post reduces operating hours in Dubai

Emirates Post has announced that it will reduce working hours on a temporary basis at all its Dubai-based Customer
147,853 tonnes of air cargo through Abu Dhabi Airports in three months

Strengthening the status of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE in general, as a global hub of air freight, the amount of cargo
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-
'Early Leave' initiative launched for private sector employees during precautionary measures period

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, in cooperation with the Federal Authority for Identity and
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

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Dubai Police launch videoconferencing service for inmates and their families

The Dubai Police announced that it has recently launched a remote visual communication service between inmates at the
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
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
Citizens’ Debt Settlement Fund postpones payment of instalments for three months

In implementation of the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of

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

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’
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+
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
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,
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.
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
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,
Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management announces website to register for permission to leave home

Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management announces website for general public to register for permission to

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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