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Covid-19: Sharjah announces remote working for federal employees

The direction comes into effect February 14 onwards

Live: UAE Mars Mission – Hope Probe enters Mars orbit successfully

The UAE is now the first Arab country to launch a space mission to Mars

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Covid-19: Sharjah announces restrictions, cuts capacity at malls, gyms and cinemas

Cinemas and entertainment centres as well as gyms and fitness centres are permitted to operate at 50 per cent of their total capacity

In pictures: Passengers arriving to the UAE receive ‘Martian ink’ passport stamp

The ink is created from same rocks found on the red planet

Kuwaiti MPs urge the government to relax Covid-19 restrictions or compensate businesses

Health clubs, salons and barbershops have been closed for a month, while malls and shops need to stay shut from 8pm until 5am

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Video: Dubai Police issues Dhs50,000 fines for yacht party flouting Covid-19 rules

Dubai Police has received around 1,000 reports from the public on different Covid-19 violations across the emirate from January 31- February 6

Dubai’s DP World rolls out Covid-19 vaccination drive

The vaccination drive aims to cover over 10,000 employees and their families

Saudi forces destroy four armed drones launched from Yemen targeting ‘civilians’

The four ‘bomb laden’ UAVs were launched towards the southern region of the kingdom on Sunday

Three steps for smart cities to unlock their full IoT potential

There has been an exponential increase of smart city developments in the Middle East

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Denmark lifts ban on flights from UAE

All passengers must present a negative Covid-test no older than 24 hours before boarding a flight to Denmark

Covid-19: Cinemas ordered to close in Abu Dhabi

The UAE has reported more than 320,120 Covid-19 infections so far, with the death toll crossing 900

Saudi Arabia suspends events, weddings; shuts down malls, restaurants, gyms

Restrictions are effective February 4, 10pm onwards

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Two Abu Dhabi execs fined Dhs8bn, jailed for 15 years in money laundering case

The two men, who have not been named, reportedly took advantage of their position in the company and misused public funds

Kuwait suspends entry of foreigners for two weeks, imposes restrictions on malls, shops

Officials have also banned all types of gatherings, including for national holiday celebrations later this month

Covid-19: Dubai hospitals ‘strained, not overwhelmed’ says official

Helal Al Marri, director general of Dubai’s Tourism Authority, added that the emirate has a clear plan for dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic

Taking the Covid-19 vaccine is every person’s ‘ethical duty’ – UAE official

As of Tuesday, February 2, the total number of vaccination shots given in the UAE has crossed 3.5 million

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Sheikh Mohammed launches ‘Invest in Dubai’ platform to ease process of establishing businesses

The centralised portal offers services such as commercial licensing in which government permits and approvals can be obtained without the need to physically visit any service centre

Cover story: Emirati lawyer Youssef Al-Bahar on the UAE taking the right stand

The UAE’s flexible and proactive legal system is helping the country tackle issues such as cybercrime while also keeping an eye on the future

How can UAE businesses ensure compliance with ESR and UBO regulations?

Employing the services of certified audit firms can help companies in the country meet regulatory requirements and avoid penalties

Dubai announces new Covid-19 restrictions: Mall capacity reduced, bars closed

The new measures are effective from February 2 until the end of the month

Dubai’s DIFC and Mastercard partner to bolster cybersecurity for financial firms

Half of global businesses are not prepared to deal with cyberattacks: study

Half of all Saudi, UAE gamers spent more time playing during lockdowns: study

Pandemic-accelerated gaming to continue post Covid-19 lockdowns in UAE and Saudi

UAE Central Bank imposes fines worth Dhs45.75m on 11 banks

The financial sanctions were imposed on January 24, 2021

Kuwait to start levying airport service fee on all passengers

While KD3 will be levied on passengers departing from Kuwait, arrivals will face a fee of KD2

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Dubai Police urges public to report violations of Covid-19 protocols

The public can establish contact either via its call centre at 901 or by using the Police Eye service

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Dubai announces two dedicated Covid-19 treatment facilities

Al Khawaneej and Al Badaa health centres will be set aside exclusively for the treatment of Covid-19 patients

Dubai Vaccines Logistics Alliance

Dubai launches logistics alliance to distribute 2 billion Covid-19 vaccine shots in 2021

Members of the alliance include Emirates airline, DP World, Dubai Airports, and the International Humanitarian City, which will partner on the World Health Organisation’s COVAX initiative

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Saudi extends border closures, travel ban for citizens until May

The extension from the scheduled date of March 31 is due to vaccine delivery delays, officials said

UAE opens citizenship for investors, professionals, special talents

The UAE cabinet, local Emiri courts and executive councils will nominate those eligible for citizenship

Vertical farming’s success depends on the cheapest lightbulb

Agriculture and forestry account for about a quarter of the world’s greenhouse gases, while the hunt for new farming land to feed a growing global population has exacerbated deforestation