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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah: UAE-Bahrain COVID-19 response is a model of cooperation

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, says the rapid response shown by the UAE and Bahrain during the COVID-19 pandemic is a model for cooperation between regional partners.
UAE celebrates International Women's Day

The UAE will join the rest of the world in celebrating the annual International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8.
World Government Summit to host dialogue on post-COVID-19 future

The World Government Summit is set to host a new international dialogue session on identifying future trends in a post-COVID-19 world.
UAE administers another 7,149 COVID-19 vaccine doses

Another 7,149 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

Pope Francis lands in northern Iraq's Mosul

Pope Francis arrived in Mosul on Sunday to pray in the decimated northern Iraqi city that was once a stronghold of the IS terror group.
COVID-19: Mauritius suspends all flights for one week

Mauritius is enforcing travel restrictions for seven days following a decision by the island's National COVID-19 Committee.
Protesters back on Myanmar streets after night raids by security forces

Tens of thousands of people came out on the streets in Myanmar on Sunday to demonstrate against last month's coup despite overnight raids by security forces in Yangon to crack down on protest leaders.
Reopening England's schools is step towards normality, PM Johnson says

The reopening of England's schools to all pupils on Monday will mark the first step back towards normality, and is only possible because of the efforts of the public to bring COVID-19 infection rates down.
New Zealand's Auckland emerges from lockdown, Australia starts vaccinations

Auckland, New Zealand's biggest city, emerged on Sunday from a strict weeklong lockdown imposed after a community cluster of the more contagious British coronavirus variant.

Three UAE-based CEOs make it to Forbes' top 10 Middle East list

Emirates Group's Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, ADNOC Group's Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber and Dubai Airports' Paul Griffiths have found their place in Forbes' top 10 CEO list.
Etihad extends global COVID-19 insurance cover

Etihad Airways has extended its COVID-19 global wellness insurance cover until September 30, 2021.
Exhibitions show worth as economy rebounds from COVID-19: CEO Sharjah Expo

Exhibitions in the UAE are continuing to prove their value as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
UAE residents spend over 7 hours online per day

The UAE residents spend about 7 hours, 24 minutes online per day and 40 hours per week browsing the internet.
India allots 68% of flights to GCC in new schedule

About 68 per cent of the ongoing repatriation flights for Indians affected by coronavirus has been set apart for the GCC countries, Anurag Srivastava, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

IPL returns to India, without spectators initially

The popular Indian Premier League (IPL) will begin in Chennai on April 9 and will be played across six venues, initially without spectators, the Indian cricket board said on Sunday.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed attends Super Saturday race event

The Ruler of Dubai has been highlighting the importance of horse racing's resumption in the UAE, while attending the Super Saturday event at Meydan racecourse.
UAE enters Guinness Book for largest sports medal

The UAE has entered the Guinness Book of Records for the largest sports medal in the world.
Cricket: India beat England in final test for 3-1 series victory

India thumped England by an innings and 25 runs inside three days in the fourth and final test to complete a 3-1 series victory in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
Tiger Woods was found unconscious, documents say

Documents made public Friday note that the first person to reach Tiger Woods after the golfer's rollover crash last month found him unconscious in the mangled SUV.

Meghan and Harry to lift lid on royal split in Oprah interview

A highly anticipated Oprah Winfrey interview with Prince Harry and his wife Meghan airs on US television later on Sunday.
Disneyland, other California theme parks could reopen on April 1

California health officials set new rules on Friday that would allow Disneyland and other theme parks, stadiums and outdoor entertainment venues to reopen as early as April 1, after a closure of nearly a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
K-pop stars BTS named best selling artists of 2020

K-pop sensation BTS, whose catchy, upbeat songs have won legions of fans around the world, have scooped the 2020 Global Recording Artist of the Year Award from IFPI.
Global Village scoops 16th world record with vaccination drive

Global Village has moved closer to its target of 25 Guinness World Records titles in honour of its Silver Jubilee anniversary.
Meghan accuses Buckingham Palace of 'perpetuating falsehoods'

Prince Harry's wife Meghan has accused Buckingham Palace of "perpetuating falsehoods" about her and her spouse, saying the royal couple would not be silent in telling their story.

'Flying' ship spotted off English coast

A picture of a ship floating not on water, but in the sky, has left the internet truly confused.
Dubai cat cafe hopes rescues will find purr-fect new homes

A haven for humans craving furry feline company, a cat cafe in Dubai also doubles as an adoption centre for some of the United Arab Emirates' many strays.
Couples in Thailand tie the knot on elephants on Valentine's Day

Fifty-two couples in Thailand got married while riding elephants on Sunday, in an annual Valentine's Day mass wedding ceremony at a botanical garden in a province east of Bangkok.
This Dubai cafe is staffed entirely by robots

Nothing says social distancing quite like Dubai's RoboCafe, where robots have replaced their human overlords.
Pakistan's Charlie Chaplin aims to raise a smile in bleak times

In the bustling northern Pakistani city of Peshawar a man in bowtie, bowler hat and carrying a cane flamboyantly weaves through busy traffic in a scene reminiscent of a 1920s silent film.

Here's how to register for Abu Dhabi's road toll system

With road tolls set to be introduced in Abu Dhabi from October 15, here is everything you need to know about registering your car for the system before it's too late.

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Fly off to Phuket for a fun getaway

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Soak up the sun in Seychelles

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Fly off to Singapore for a magnificent holiday

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah: UAE-Bahrain COVID-19 response is a model of cooperation
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, says the rapid response shown by the UAE and Bahrain during the COVID-19 pandemic is a model for cooperation between regional partners.
UAE celebrates International Women's Day
The UAE will join the rest of the world in celebrating the annual International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8.