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Dubai flies in first Pfizer vaccine batch, kicks off ‘free of charge’ campaign

Dubai received its first shipment of the Pfizer-Biontech vaccine against coronavirus early Wednesday, authorised by the Ministry of Health and Prevention for “extensive and free-of-charge” inoculations. The decision comes in response to a request by Pfizer to approve its emergency registration so that concerned health authorities can import the vaccine after fulfilling all international criteria […]

UAE announces holidays for 2021-22 festivities

Holidays are on the mind as we near the end of the year studded with festivities. But this New Year will definitely not signal a wrap on the fun with UAE announcing the off-days for 2021 and 2022 — annual celebrations, religious occasions, and days of observances and more. Holidays announced for 2021: January 1: […]

Twitter stamps new “!” across Trump’s ‘win’ tweets

Twitter has officially joined the bandwagon that call out U.S. President Donald Trump on his misleading and faux election win claims. “Election officials have certified Joe Biden as the winner of the U.S. Presidential election”, it says reeling the incumbent in check even as he refuses to do so himself. In this latest update to […]

RTA unveils shiny Expo metro line: ‘Route 2020’

Route 2020, the extension of the Dubai Metro line from Jabal Ali Station to Expo 2020 station, is set to run from the first day of the new year. “The initial operation phase would cover four stations, namely: Jebel Ali, The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, and Al Furjan Stations, and the other remaining three stations would […]

Dubai ruler now on TikTok to connect, impact change with youth

 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has officially joined TikTok to connect with millions of his followers around the world on a new platform. The Dubai leader will share short clips of his 50-year journey in public service, providing insights in leadership and management to […]

Dubai Shopping Festival 2020 roars in on a festive high

The ‘world’s biggest’ shop fest is back in town as the annual DSF’s 26th run kicked off Thursday to a grand opening of wowing sales, thriving markets, live concerts, and all-around family entertainment. Set to dash into the new year, from December 17 to January 30, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will usher in an […]

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