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Returning UAE residents no longer need entry permits: NCEMA

Starting today, residents returning to the UAE will not need entry permits issued by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) to fly home.
Electronic requests rise at Dubai Cord Blood and Research Centre

The Dubai Health Authority's Cord Blood and Research Centre have received 72 electronic registration requests from pregnant women who want to store their cord blood stem cells.
Beit Al Khair Society helps 3 million people in UAE

The Beit Al Khair Society says three million people have benefitted from its overall spending in the first half of 2020.
Suspension of International Patient Care continues in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi's Department of Health says the suspension of International Patient Care will continue, with the exception of urgent cases that cannot be treated in the UAE.

Joe Biden breaks new ground by selecting Kamala Harris as running mate

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has picked Senator Kamala Harris as his choice for vice president.
Belarusian opposition leader flees abroad after bloody clashes

Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanouskaya has fled abroad for the sake of her children, after two nights of clashes following the contested re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko.
Russia becomes first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, says Putin

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia had become the first country in the world to grant regulatory approval to a COVID-19 vaccine after less than two months of human testing.
Coronavirus found on frozen seafood in China

Authorities in China have found the novel coronavirus on the packaging of imported frozen seafood that arrived from the port city of Dalian.
India air safety watchdog to check airports hit by heavy rain after crash

India's air safety regulator plans to conduct special audits of airports across the country affected by heavy rain, the watchdog's chief told Reuters.

Dubai launches new platform to ensure smooth food shipment

A new electronic platform has been launched to ease the import and re-export of food shipments through Dubai's ports.
System upgrade leaves Emirates NBD customers unable to access accounts

Several residents in the UAE have raised concerns over not being able to access their accounts with Emirates NBD bank for the last few hours.
Emirates Airline to increase passenger services to Pakistan

Emirates Airline will be increasing its passenger services to Pakistan from August 10.
COVID-19: UAE Central Bank approves additional stimulus measures

The UAE's Central Bank has approved additional measures to support the economy.
China opposes banning of US transactions with WeChat and Tiktok apps

China's foreign ministry on Friday said that it firmly opposes executive orders announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday.

UAE's cricket board receives clearance to host IPL

Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has received official clearance from the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year.
Scottish Premiership at risk of shutdown after player breaks quarantine

Scotland's government has warned that it could halt the new Premiership football season after Celtic defender Boli Bolingoli violated quarantine regulations.
Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby 7s planning a December makeover

A scaled down version of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby 7s is being planned this year, featuring GCC divisional teams across Rugby, Netball and Cricket.
Max Verstappen seals brilliant Silverstone win

Red Bull's Max Verstappen has claimed a sensational victory at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.
Andrea Pirlo replaces Maurizio Sarri at Juventus

Andrea Pirlo is the new coach of Serie A champions Juventus.

Antonio Banderas says he's tested positive for COVID-19

Hollywood actor Antonio Banderas has tested positive for COVID-19.
'Dirty Dancing' sequel in the works with original star Jennifer Grey

An official sequel to the hit romance 'Dirty Dancing' has been announced, 33 years after the original hit the theaters.
Simon Cowell suffers back injury after bike accident

Simon Cowell has landed in the hospital after sustaining injuries from a bicycle accident.
MTV Video Music Awards opt out of indoor event

MTV has dropped the idea of holding its Video Music Awards (VMA) show at an indoor venue in New York because of the complications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
George and Amal Clooney to donate over AED367,000 to Lebanon

George and Amal Clooney will be donating more than AED367,000 to Beirut explosion relief efforts.

Pizza restaurant launches Spain's first virtual waiter app

A restaurant in Spain is pioneering a dining experience that allows customers to avoid face-to-face contact with staff and minimise the risk of coronavirus contagion.
Video: Roger Federer surprises Italian rooftop tennis fans

Tennis star Roger Federer did the unthinkable for two young players, after their rooftop match in their Italian hometown, went viral.
Nearly 11 carat diamond found in Indian mine

A 10.69 carat diamond, with an estimated value of almost a quarter of a million dirhams, was unearthed in a mine in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Prague citizens hold 'farewell party' for pandemic

Thousands of Czechs gathered in Prague for a "symbolic farewell party" for the coronavirus pandemic.
Ecuador's 100-year-old giant tortoise Diego returns home

Diego, the giant Galapagos tortoise, has returned to his native island in Ecuador after decades of breeding in captivity.

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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Returning UAE residents no longer need entry permits: NCEMA
Starting today, residents returning to the UAE will not need entry permits issued by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) to fly home.
Electronic requests rise at Dubai Cord Blood and Research Centre
The Dubai Health Authority's Cord Blood and Research Centre have received 72 electronic registration requests from pregnant women who want to store their cord blood stem cells.