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Dubai UAE Residents

UAE residents who have stayed outside of the country for over 180 days can now return

Those with valid visas issued in Dubai must get an approval from the GDRFA before they return

Dubai

Dubai: New Covid-19 quarantine rules introduced

Close contacts of Covid-19 patients in Dubai must undergo a mandatory ten days of home quarantine

Abu-Dhabi

Covid-19: UAE government employees to undertake paid PCR test every 14 days

An exemption will be made for those who have received the Covid-19 vaccine

Abu Dhabi launches free Covid-19 vaccination campaign

The free Covid-19 vaccine is available for all UAE residents and nationals

Tony Douglas, Etihad's Group CEO, receives the COVID-19 vaccine

Etihad CEO Tony Douglas receives Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine in Abu Dhabi

All Etihad employees and their dependants (over the age of 18) can receive the vaccine for free at the Etihad Airways Medical Centre

Dubai Airports and GMR-Hyderabad form logistics corridor for distribution of Covid-19 vaccines

The vaccine corridor connects major vaccine manufacturers in India with worldwide markets via Dubai’s cargo hub

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,501 cases, 1,746 recoveries and 3 deaths

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 682

Abu Dhabi introduces Covid-19 saliva test to more schools across the emirate

The second phase was launched across 25 schools in December

Kuwait Airport Flights

Kuwait to indefinitely ban flights to the UK

Inbound passengers from all other countries will be subject to a PCR test upon arrival at Kuwait International Airport

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,590 cases, 1,609 recoveries and 5 deaths

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 679

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Saudi Arabia reopens borders, resumes international flights from January 3

Saudi Arabia enforced the entry ban on December 20, 2020

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Covid-19: UAE reports highest daily count with 1,730 new cases

The UAE also reported four deaths due to Covid-19 complications

New Year celebrations: UAE urges people to adhere to protocols, warns of fines for violators

Several firework shows and other events have been organised in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to ring in 2021

Covid-19: Thermal scanners, temperature checks no longer required for Dubai businesses

Dubai Economy has updated protocols and regulations for re-opening of businesses in Dubai from January 1, 2021

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Covid-19: UAE reports highest number of daily cases at 1,723

The UAE had earlier confirmed that it had detected some cases of the new contagious strain of coronavirus in the country

Kuwait aims to vaccinate 80% of population by September 2021

As of Monday, 2,500 people were vaccinated and second doses will be administered from January 14

Covid-19 new strain: UAE confirms ‘limited number’ of cases

The affected individuals came from abroad, officials confirmed

Covid-19: UAE reports 1,506 new cases, two deaths

The new cases were detected after the ministry conducted 153,157 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours

Pfizer vaccine

Dubai aims to vaccinate 70% of population by end of 2021: Reuters

First phase targets senior citizens and residents aged 60 and above

UAE issues guidelines for manufacture of PPE

The system outlines technical specifications for the manufacture of face masks, protective and medical gloves, eye shields, medical clothing, etc.

Kuwait to resume flights, reopen borders on January 2

The GCC state suspended flights and closed its borders on December 21 due to concerns over the new Covid-19 strain

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UAE reports 1,027 new Covid-19 cases, total death toll touches 660

The UAE’s daily infection number dropped below 1,000 for the first time in two months on Sunday at 944

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Saudi extends ban on international flights, permits foreigners to leave kingdom

The kingdom had closed its air, land and sea borders a week ago over concerns about the spread of the new strain of the coronavirus

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Covid-19: UAE reports less than 1,000 new cases for the first time in two months

The country reported 944 new coronavirus cases and two deaths on Sunday

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Covid-19 update: Oman to reopen its borders on December 29

The sultanate had closed all its borders on December 22 to prevent the spread of the new strain of the coronavirus

New Abu Dhabi testing Centres

Abu Dhabi opens 18 new drive-through Covid-19 laser test centres at its borders

The new testing stations have been established on both sides of Al Faya Road, before Ghantoot

Dubai reveals guidelines for social gatherings on New Year’s Eve with stiff fines for violators

Family gatherings and events organised in tents and homes are allowed to accommodate a maximum of 30 people

Pfizer vaccine

Pfizer partner BioNTech ready to boost vaccine capacity for 2021

The companies will probably know by January or February whether and how many additional doses can be produced

Covid-19 impact: How the pandemic wreaked havoc on airlines in 2020

Even with a vaccine that may bring back air travel around the corner, carriers face a desperate few months

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Covid-19: UAE reports 1,311 new cases as Pfizer vaccination gets underway in Dubai

The Dubai Media Office also answered some FAQs related to the vaccination programme