Distance Learning To Continue For Grade 6 And Above In Abu Dhabi
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The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority has announced that distance learning will be extended for students in Grade 6 (Year 7) and above in Abu Dhabi.

Over 700 Beachgoers In Dubai Fined For Violating COVID-19 Regulations
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More than 700 beachgoers have been fined since March for flouting COVID-19 regulations in Dubai, according to Dubai Police.

Dubai Commuters Can Now Top Up Nol Card Using S’hail App
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Tuesday that nol cards can now be topped up using the S’hail app.

World Future Energy Summit To Be Held In Abu Dhabi Next Year
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The World Future Energy Summit (WFES), an annual renewable energy conference, will be taking place in Abu Dhabi from 5-7 April, 2021.

Waterfront Market Gears Up To Host Third Edition Of Murals And Art Competition
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If your love for good food knows no bounds, then you must be familiar with the Waterfront Market located along the gleaming Deira corniche.

Emirati Astronauts To Be Trained By NASA For Future Space Missions
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Emirati astronauts Major Hazza Al Mansouri and Dr Sultan Neyadi have arrived in Houston, Texas to begin an intensive training programme at NASA’s Johnson Space Centre. 

Dubai Safari Park To Welcome Visitors from 5 October
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Dubai Safari Park will start welcoming visitors from 5 October as confirmed by Dubai Municipality on Monday.

Top UAE Health Ministry Officials Get First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine
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Senior officials from UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) have been administered the COVID-19 vaccine in line with the health ministry’s goal to get all frontline health workers vaccinated against the virus. 

Abu Dhabi Landmarks Light Up To Celebrate Hosting Of UN’s Global Goals House
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Some of Abu Dhabi’s most iconic sites lit up on Sunday night to celebrate the capital’s inaugural hosting of UN’s Global Goals House event. 

Coronavirus: New Guidelines Issued For Weddings And Funerals In Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre has updated guidelines for weddings and funerals taking place in the capital with the aim of preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. 

Alcohol Licence No Longer Required For Individuals In Abu Dhabi
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The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the cancellation of alcohol licences for individuals in the capital.

Dubai Police Arrest Actress For Violating COVID-19 Rules During Birthday Party
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An Arab actress, identified only by her initials “M.H”, has been arrested by Dubai Police for organising birthday parties at two restaurants and posting videos of the parties on Snapchat showing guests not adhering to COVID-19 safety rules. 

RTA’s Bus On-Demand Service Receives High Customer Satisfaction Rate
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Dubai’s ‘Bus On-Demand’ service has completed 84,009 trips since the launch of the service in February, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). 

UAE’s TRA Clarifies New iOS 14 Feature That Detects Apps Accessing Camera Or Microphone
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If you can’t figure out the two new green or yellow dots that have been appearing on your iPhone screen over the past two days, UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued a notice to clarify this new feature.