Sunny And Clear Day Ahead
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Fair weather conditions are expected in the UAE and we are set for a clear and sunny day with a slight breeze.

Negative COVID-19 Test Required For All Etihad Flights
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Passengers flying out of the UAE on flights operated by Etihad Airways are required to present a negative coronavirus COVID-19 test before boarding.

Emirates Now Flies To 74 Destinations As More Routes Resume
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Emirates has announced it will resume flights to a further three destinations over the next few weeks, taking the total routes it now flies to 74, with more to be announced.

No Need To Apply For Entry Permit For Returning Residents
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The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) have approved the second phase for returning residents currently overseas back to the UAE.

More COVID-19 Rapid Test Centres Opened To Support High Demand
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Due to a high demand for the COVID-19 laser test required to enter Abu Dhabi, seven new centres have opened.

Women In Business : Kelly Lundberg
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Kelly Lundberg moved to the UAE to join the cabin crew team at Emirates in 2002. A couple of years down the line, the ambitious entrepreneur from Scotland hung up her wings to venture into the business world and fly solo in an industry

UAE Nationals Require Prior Approval To Fly To Most European Countries
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Emirates has announced that UAE nationals need to seek approval from the Consulate General of their European destination, within their departure country, in order to travel there.

Kind Hearted Gesture To Welcome Back Lebanese Residents
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As Lebanese residents returned to Dubai following the explosion that shook Beirut, they were greeted at Dubai International Airport with staff from Dubai Customs presenting them with a white rose.

Grace Period For Expired Visa Holders
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A one month grace period has been announced for visit visa holders with visit visas that expired after 1 March 2020.

Plans Announced For This Years Emirates Airlines Dubai Sevens
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In July this year, World Rugby announced the cancellation of the opening two tournaments of the 2020/2021 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, which included the Emirates Airlines Dubai Rugby Sevens

New Architectural Festival Launches In Dubai
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Dubai Design District (d3) has announced the launch of the inaugural d3 Architecture Festival which is in partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects Gulf Chapter (RIBA Gulf Chapter).

Five New Bridges Lead To Deira Islands
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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened five bridges that lead to Deira Islands. The bridges leading to Deira Islands Project is a key part of Al Shindagha Corridor Project

Flexible Working Hours To Be Introduced In Dubai
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The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (GHRD) has announced the introduction of flexible working across government departments from 16 August.

Iconic Dubai Hotel Ranked in The Top 10 Best Hotels Around The World
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One of Dubai's most iconic hotels, Raffles Dubai, has been named as one of the top hotels around the world in Tripadvisor's 2020 Travellers' Choice Awards.