Dubai World Cup Postponed
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It has announced that due to the growing concerns around the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, and to safeguard the health of all participants, the organising committee has decided to postpone the 25th edition of the Dubai World Cup

Emirates Suspends Passenger Flights
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Amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and heavy restrictions on air travel across the globe, Dubai based Emirates Airlines has announced the temporary suspension of its passenger operations from 25 March, however cargo services will still be in

Sheikh Mohammed - Education Will Never Stop
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As students in the UAE today settled down for their first distance learning class from home, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai took to the social media to share a pictu

Dubai To Disinfect Streets
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Dubai Municipality has begun to disinfect streets and roads around Dubai to contain the spread of COVID-19. The programme began on Friday, 21 March and will run for 11 continuous days. The campaign will see at least 95 major roads thoroughly

Emirates Suspends 70 Per Cent Of Routes
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Emirates has announced it is suspending flights to more destinations in light of ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and restrictions on air travel. The total number of destinations affected now stands at 111, which means Emirates has temporarily suspended

Beaches Closed And F&B To Operate At Less Capacity
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The Ministry of Health and Prevention and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority have announced the closure of public and private beaches, parks, swimming pools, movie theatres, sports halls and lounges for a period of two

Earn Shukran Points With DTC Limos
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RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has signed an agreement with the retail group, Landmark to link the DTC app with their ‘Shukran Loyalty Points Programme.’ Passengers can book limos through DTC app and have a chance to earn Shukran points on all

Autonomous Vehicle Trials Begins At Expo Site
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started the trial run of an autonomous vehicle at the site of Expo 2020 Dubai. The vehicle will carry individuals from the main entrance of the site to the staff offices following a dedicated path

Good Luck Today!
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Today is the first day of distance learning for UAE school children and is set to continue for the next 2 weeks. Undoubtedly there will be challenges for some and a few issues faced with this new form of education. What is also certain is any problem

UAE Temporarily Suspends Issuing Visa On Arrival
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The UAE government has announced a temporary suspension of visa on arrivals effective mow. This step has been initiated as a part of the precautionary and preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. The only exception to this rule is to

Free Delivery From Talabat
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With a rise in home deliveries recently due to many people working from home and reducing social contact, delivery company Talabat has announced it will be waiving its delivery fees. The decision has been made to support local businesses in the

UAE Temporarily Suspends Entry Of UAE Residents Currently Abroad
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The UAE government continues to put in measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. In a new step, the government has temporarily suspended the entry of UAE resident visa holders, who are currently travelling abroad, and now won't be able

Malls Reduce Operating Hours
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Majid Al Futtaim malls which includes Mall of the Emirates as well as City Centre Mirdiff, City Centre Deira and City Centre Al Shindagha have announced a shortening of their opening hours to.

Tourism Activities In Dubai Suspended
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As part of the continued preventative measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), has directed tour operators to suspend tourist related services and activities including