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    A mandatory hotel quarantine to be implemented in Kuwait for incoming passengers

    With a surge of COVID-19 cases in Kuwait, the government has announced that all travellers arriving in the country from February 21 onwards will need to quarantine in a hotel for the first seven days.
    The hotels will have designated floors or sections of the hotel for quarantining guests on arrival, with meals served in disposable containers to prevent any transmission of the COVID-19 virus.

    اللجنة العليا لاعادة تشغيل الرحلات التجارية تبحث آلية تطبيق قرارات مجلس الوزراء الأخيرة بشأن تطبيق الحجر المؤسسي على جميع الركاب القادمين لمطار الكويت الدولي . pic.twitter.com/VzMtcH80UQ
    — الطيران المدني (@Kuwait_DGCA) February 9, 2021

    Hotels as per The Kuwait Hotel Owners Association (KHOA) have also submitted their price list which includes the following as per the report stated.
    Three-star hotels inclusive of breakfast and airport transfer with fares per night:Standard single room: KD20(Dhs243) and double room: KD30(Dhs365)
    Four-star hotels inclusive of breakfast and airport transfer with fares per night:Standard single room: KD30(Dhs365) and double room: KD40(Dhs486)
    Five-star hotels inclusive of breakfast and airport transfer with fares per night:Standard Single room: KD45(Dhs547) and double room: KD55(Dhs668)
    However, lawmakers have called on the government to review the decisions as this will add a massive financial burden during the pandemic.
    In addition, there are a host of activities that have been suspended across the country, which include health clubs, salons, barbershops, celebration halls, tents gatherings, sports-related events and any celebrations for Kuwait National Day. However, delivery services are allowed to continue and commercial shops and restaurants, including malls, need to stay closed from 8pm to 5am.
    The total case count in the country has now reached 177,701.
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    Kendall Jenner confirms romance with Jordyn Woods’ ex-boyfriend

    Kendall Jenner has confirmed her new relationship with NBA star Devin Booker.
    The pair have been caught on camera together a few times while out and about, but Jenner took the opportunity to officially go public with their romance on Valentine’s Day.

    However, it seems Jenner’s new boyfriend is the ex-boyfriend of Jordyn Woods, Kylie Jenner’s former best friend.
    The beauty mogul and Woods were attached at the hip until February 2019 when it was revealed that Woods had cheated with Khloe Kardashian’s boyfriend and the father of her child, Tristan Thompson.

    Woods previously lived with Kylie in her Hidden Hills mansion, but moved out shortly after the scandal and was also excommunicated by the Kardashian-Jenner family.
    Since then, Woods has been carving her own career in the public eye and in business. She’s kick-started her acting career, has collaborated with some global brands including BooHoo and more.
    Meanwhile, like Jenner, the 23-year-old is also dating an NBA star, Karl-Anthony Towns Jr, who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
    Two years after the Tristan Thompson cheating scandal, everyone is happy and has well and truly moved on.
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    9 places in Dubai to treat yourself this Pancake Day

    As you get ready to get battered for Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 16, 2021?
    These delicious eateries are sure to let you have a flipping great start to the day.
    Clinton St. Baking Company

    With its new flagship location taking you to the streets of New York at City Walk, this beautiful café offers the fluffiest pancakes on February 16 as you relish the best combination of eggs, milk and sugar made to perfection with the little ones being offered a complimentary children’s pancake with every order of a main pancake along with the famous cherry cobbler pancakes.

    For more information visit clintonstreetbaking.ae
    Brunch & Cake

    This prime hotspot which has become everyone’s favourite café has launched a show-stopping brownie pancake which includes its homemade Nutella pancakes coated in chocolate sauce, chocolate chip cookies and a grilled banana at just Dhs63. Located at both The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah and Al Wasl, Brunch & Cake open from Sunday to Wednesday 8am to 10pm and Thursday to Friday 8am to 10:30pm.
    LDC Kitchen + Coffee

    The artisanal bakery offers the freshest ingredients creating dishes to perfection with a free stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes with a side of maple syrup with every F&B purchase made on February 16 from 7am to 12pm while being located at One JLT, Jumeirah Lake Towers.
    For more information visit londondairycafe.com
    Koko Bay

    This Bali-inspired beach waterfront restaurant is offering two special pancakes for a limited only for one week from Sunday, February 14 to Saturday, February 20 with lip-smacking Japanese pancake flavours including the tempting Koko Nut and Okonomiyaki flavoured pancake for those with a sweet tooth. Located on West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, it’s open from Saturday to Wednesday 12pm to 12am and Thursday and Friday 12pm to 1am.
    For more information visit kokobay.co
    Weslodge Saloon

    Known for its elevated innovative setting, you can devour a complimentary stack of Weslodge’s famous puffy, light stacked buttermilk pancakes drizzled with maple syrup and fresh caramelised fruits, when you book a table to dine in with family or friends. The offer is available on February 16, from 5:30pm to 12am at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai’s 68th floor.
    For more information visit weslodge.ae
    Marks & Spencer

    For those look for DIY options at home, the popular M&S café in Dubai Festival City Mall, has a range of high-quality pancake ingredients with gluten-free options for those who wish to indulge in a healthier manner, at 25 per cent off the brand’s offerings for February 16, 2021. Toppings such as dessert sauces Belgian chocolate, Sticky Toffee and Raspberry syrups for a decedent range.
    For more information marksandspencer.com
    The Dubliners

    This famous Irish Stalwart is sure to let you have a fabulous start to the day with the unmissable duo combo as you leave Pancake Day to the professionals. Located at Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, the offer includes a pint & a pancake at Dhs49, all day on February 16.
    For more information visit thedubliners-dubai.com
    Bread Street Kitchen

    Known for its uniquely crafted British dishes under the head of Gordon Ramsay, guests are invited to enjoy three unique pancake offerings priced at Dhs50, including zesty lemon and sugar pancakes, red velvet pancakes with seasonal berries and triple chocolate pancakes with chocolate ice cream and chocolate brownies on February 16, from 6pm to 10pm.
    For more information visit atlantisthepalm.com
    Eggspectation

    Known for its culinary delights with a wide-ranging set of delectable options, this Canadian restaurant-café is offering a special breakfast mini platter on February 16, which is perfect for sharing with your loved ones on a grazing board of mini pancakes with multiple choices of sides and toppings from whipped cream, maple syrup, Nutella and fruits at Dhs49. Located at JBR, it’s open from 7am to 9pm on weekdays and 7am to 10pm on weekends and 7 days a week at City Walk from 7am to 8pm.
    For more information visit eggspectation.com
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    Harry and Meghan to do their first sit-down interview since their engagement

    In 2017, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sat down together to give their first interview together as an engaged couple.
    Now, three-and-a-half years later, a lot has changed for the couple including being married, having a child with another on the way and having stepped away from public royal life. Thus, the pair are set to give their first sit-down interview since their engagement.

    And, of course, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have called in the big guns for this “wide-ranging” interview. The pair are set to sit down with CBS and Oprah Winfrey.
    The network revealed the couple will have an “intimate conversation” with the legendary talk show host, which will air as a 90-minute special on Sunday, March 7.

    A statement from @CBS reads: “Winfrey will speak with Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, in a wide-ranging interview. . . Later, the two are joined by Prince Harry as they speak about their move to the US and their future hopes and dreams for their expanding family.”
    — Omid Scobie (@scobie) February 15, 2021

    “Winfrey will speak with Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, in a wide-ranging interview, covering everything from stepping into life as a royal, marriage, motherhood, philanthropic work to how she is handling life under intense public pressure,” the network said in a statement officially announcing the interview.
    “Later, the two are joined by Prince Harry as they speak about their move to the United States and their future hopes and dreams for their expanding family.”
    This announcement comes one day after the couple announced the joyous news they are expecting their second child together.

    The news was announced via a spokesperson for the couple, alongside a sweet black and white photo of the pair sitting in the sun together whilst Meghan cradled her small bump.
    “We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother,” the spokesperson for the Sussexes said. “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child.”
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    Get your COVID-19 vaccine in 20 minutes at this Abu Dhabi drive-through centre

    As the UAE continues to pave the way globally in COVID-19 vaccinations, a drive-through centre has opened in Abu Dhabi where residents can receive their jabs within 20 minutes.
    Per WAM, the UAE’s state news agency, the drive-through centre is located in MBZ City at Burjeel Medical City.

    The process at the drive-through for those wishing to be vaccinated is not to exceed 20 minutes, which includes vital sign check-ups, completing the approval form and receiving the vaccine. Through this process, the centre aims to vaccinate around 700 people per day.
    The Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Health, Abdulla bin Mohamed Al Hamed, visited the drive-through centre on Monday praised the efforts of Abu Dhabi and frontline workers for helping to spearhead the national vaccination programme.

    “The cooperation from different members of the community who chose to vaccinate to protect themselves and the community and contribute to putting an end to this pandemic has played a major role in safeguarding the health of our society,” he said. “The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has thrived in positioning itself on an advanced international level in the daily vaccination uptake.
    “This would have never been possible without the incredible team efforts of those working in the field, the massive spread of vaccination centres and the innovative ways of reaching out to the vast majority of the community.”
    Over the weekend, the UAE reached an incredible milestone in its vaccination process, having now administered over five million COVID-19 jabs nationwide.
    At present, there are four COVID-19 vaccinations being administered in the UAE.
    READ: The 4 COVID-19 vaccines that are currently available in the UAE
    The first vaccine to be approved in the UAE was the Sinophram vaccine, followed by the Pfizer vaccine being permitted in Dubai towards the end of last year.
    In January, Russia’s Sputnik V was approved for emergency use. And now, just recently, the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has been approved in Dubai.
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    Are you eligible to obtain the new long-term visas offered in Abu Dhabi?

    Two new long-term visas have launched in Abu Dhabi.

    A new programme known as Thrive has now been launched in UAE’s capital allowing all talented professionals, students and investors to settle down with their families.
    As per the initiative’s criteria, certain sectors including culture, healthcare, research and development (R&D), real estate and other special talent sectors will be considered eligible for the Golden Visa.

    Thrive #InAbuDhabi launches, with long-term visas and paths to citizenship to empower talent working, creating and studying to make the emirate their home, contributing to growth in #AbuDhabi’s priority sectors. pic.twitter.com/GVzFBS5SlT
    — مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@admediaoffice) February 11, 2021

    A breakdown, per the TAMM Golden Visa website, of the criteria includes the following.
    10-year Investor Visa
    A minimum Dhs2 million capital deposit in an investment fund/bank account inside Abu Dhabi.
    Established a company of Dh2 million or more in Abu Dhabi or a partner in an existing or a new company with a financial contribution of at least Dh2 million.
    Own a company that regularly pays federal government taxes of Dhs250,000 per year or more.
    Be a partner in a company that pays federal taxes, with a financial contribution of at least Dhs250,000 in taxes per year or more.
    Investments must be retained for at least two years after the visa has been issued.
    5-year Real Estate Visa
    Invest in a property of a gross value of not less than Dh2 million.
    If the property or portfolio of properties are mortgaged, the minimum cash down payment of Dhs2 million of the value is required to be eligible for the visa.
    The investment must be retained for at least two years after the visa is issued.
    Entrepreneurs can get a 5-year visa if:
    An existing project with a capital of a minimum of Dhs500,000
    An approved accredited business incubator in Abu Dhabi
    High School students can get a 5-year visa if:
    They’ve achieved high grades from a high school in Abu Dhabi.
    Have a recommendation from the Ministry of Education
    University graduates can get a 10-year visa if:
    It’s from an accredited university in Abu Dhabi
    The student has a cumulative GPA of at least 3.8
    More information regarding the initiative can be found on tamm.abudhabi
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    In pictures: Dubai’s skyline engulfed in thick fog at night

    For the last couple of weeks, the UAE has been engulfed in a layer of thick fog.

    While it’s made driving conditions difficult and visibility strained, it’s also made for some incredible photos on Instagram, some of which have been captured by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai.
    As the fog continues on, some spectacular photographs have been taken of the thick fog engulfing the Dubai skyline at night.
    The shots were taken by photographer ‘Abdullah Dubai UAE’, who regularly shares snaps from across the country, and were also reposted by Dubai Media Office on Instagram.
    Landmarks in the photos include the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai peeking through the fog; the Dubai Frame just rising above the clouds; and buildings which line up with Sheikh Zayed Road.
    Take a look at the shots below.

    Dubai skyline

    Dubai skyline

    Dubai skyline

    Dubai skyline

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    Gigi Hadid shares unseen photos of herself and Zayn for Valentine’s Day

    In the five years they have been together, Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik have undoubtedly created and captured many memories together.
    This Valentine’s Day, Hadid shared a series of unseen photos of herself and Malik to celebrate the day of love.

    From selfies to stills taking the little one for a walk, the celebrity couple has been through ups and downs over the past five years to them now being full-time parents.
    The 25-year-old, who recently welcomed her first child with Malik, shared a black-and-white snap of herself and Malkik laughing on Instagram with the caption, ‘’I love you, Valentine && love the Valentine we get to share forever.”

    In a string of Instagram stories, her fans also had the chance to see some heartwarming unseen images, one of which included their daughter Khai Malik, who they both welcomed in September last year.
    Hadid also shared a lovely image of a bouquet received from her father, Mohamed Hadid, which she captioned, ‘Thank you sweet daddio.”
    Some of the images Hadid shared on Valentine’s Day:

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