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UAE reports 1,226 new Covid-19 cases, 668 recoveries and 5 deaths

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 528

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UAE plans for ‘final stage of recovery’ from the Covid crisis – officials

Officials urge the public to adhere to precautionary measures to ensure the UAE reaches the recovery stage

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Data Shows 90 Percent Effective Rate

Pfizer says vaccine prevents 90% of Covid cases in study

Only 50 million doses are expected to be available in 2020

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Covid-19: UAE reports 1,292 new cases, Dubai Police record 14,831 violations

The country also announced two deaths due to Covid-19 complications, bringing the total death toll to 510

Abu Dhabi

Covid-19: Abu Dhabi changes entry rules, two additional tests required after arrival

Abu Dhabi has made it mandatory for Covid-19 PCR tests to be undertaken on the fourth and eighth day after entering the emirate

Bahrain approves Covid-19 vaccine for frontline workers

G42-Sinopharm vaccine is nearing the end of phase three trials

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Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed receives Covid-19 vaccine

The ruler took to Twitter on Tuesday to share an image of him receiving the Covid-19 vaccine

Oman airport

Over 75% of visitors to Oman show Covid-19 symptoms within 7 days

All travellers to Oman will be required to undergo a Covid-19 test seven days after their arrival into the country

Khalifa university

Research team at UAE’s Khalifa University manufacture reusable 3D-printed facemasks

A prototype has been printed and assessments will be performed on it before it receives the necessary approvals

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Covid-19: UAE reports 1,234 cases, 1,516 recoveries

The total number of cases detected thus far in the UAE stands at 135,141

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,278 cases, 1,606 recoveries

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 496

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UAE reports 1,312 Covid-19 cases; Dubai issues guidelines for social interactions

The Ministry of Health and Prevention confirmed that there were also 1,500 new recoveries

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Covid-19: Tourists in Abu Dhabi can get tested for Dhs180 at new drive-through facility

Residents and tourists need not pre-book appointments, and will receive their results via SMS between 24 and 48 hours of being tested

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Covid-19: Dubai launches new dedicated centre for treating infectious diseases

The new centre is directly affiliated with Rashid Hospital, and has already begun receiving Covid-19 patients

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No pre-flight Covid-19 tests for UAE residents travelling to Dubai from these countries

The airline updated the Covid-19 testing rules for inbound UAE residents on Monday

Abu Dhabi Flu vaccination

Free flu vaccines for all Abu Dhabi residents

They can also opt to receive the flu vaccines at home for a flat fee of Dhs500 per household

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UAE announces 1,563 new Covid-19 cases

The total death toll in the country has reached 475

Precision medicine – exciting potential for GCC investors

A personalised and customised approach to healthcare looms

Kuwait

Flu shots will only be given to Kuwaitis this winter, says country’s health ministry

The health ministry has so far imported 400,000 doses of vaccinations, according to reports

GluCare App

New tech-based diabetes centre offering real-time monitoring opens in Dubai

Patients will be provided with wearable and connected technology to track their parameters

Aldar HQ Abu Dhabi

Aldar Properties offers UAE frontline workers Dhs4,000 Yas Mall vouchers, refunds on property purchases

Those eligible for this scheme will also be offered a 30 per cent discount across Aldar’s hotels, golf resorts and food and beverage outlets

Eureka Digital

Four reasons why digital marketing is key for pharma firms in MENA – Eureka Digital

Digital marketing has become the best way to reach a wide audience in a cost-effective way

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UAE to begin Phase III trials of Russian Covid-19 vaccine

Volunteers for the UAE trial will be medically supervised for 90 days after being administered the vaccine

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Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,075 new cases, Dubai Economy shuts service centre

The service centre in Dubai’s Al Twar area was shut down after its opening ceremony was found to be “overcrowded”

DHA to administer free flu vaccinations for children below 5, pregnant women and elderly in Dubai

For all other categories of Dubai residents, the DHA will offer these vaccinations for Dhs50

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At least 24,000 pilgrims perform Umrah, no Covid-19 cases detected

The kingdom resumed the Umrah pilgrimage on October 4 in phases

Yves Bonzon, Group CIO, Bank Julius Baer

Will healthcare take the lead in 2020s?

What are the biggest trends set to redefine the future of the industry?

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Three trends defining the future of healthcare

The weakness of the present healthcare system revealed by the Covid-19 crisis, along with the rise in chronic diseases associated with lifestyle changes and a rapidly ageing population worldwide, will shape the future of healthcare

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Dubai’s DHA reduces cost of Covid-19 PCR tests at government facilities to Dhs150

The cost of these tests at private hospitals will remain capped at Dhs250

UAE Officials Disinfect Streets To Curb Spread Of Coronavirus

UAE government denies imminent Covid-19 lockdown

It urged the public not to circulate rumours or to rely on news shared by fake accounts