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    The most popular songs in the UAE for Valentine’s Day

    Whether you’re enjoying Valentine’s Day with your significant other or with your friends, these soulful ballads are have been the most played in the UAE, according to Spotify.
    From dance tracks to heartfelt songs by some of the best singers of our time, these soundtracks definitely hit the nail-on-the-head for this romantic occasion no matter what you’re doing today.

    Within the last 90 days, these five songs have been the most listened to in the UAE.
    1. This I Promise You by American boy band NSYNC
    2. You’re Still the One by Canadian singer and songwriter Shania Twain

    3. Shape of My Heart by American group Backstreet Boys

    4. How Do I Live by American singer LeAnn Rimes
    5. Because You Loved Me by five-time Grammy award-winning singer Celine Dion

    Also read: The most romantic restaurants in Dubai for the perfect Valentine’s Day
    While big bouquets and gourmet goodies, might be wonderful to embrace on the day, there’s nothing like these heart-tugging tunes to create the perfect atmosphere with your loved ones, as music indeed speaks for itself.
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    5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the UAE

    The UAE has reached an incredible milestone in its quest to vaccinate the population of the country against COVID-19.

    It was announced on Saturday by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) that 103,469 had been vaccinated in the last 24 hours, taking the total amount of doses administered to five million.
    This milestone in the vaccination process bodes well for the nation’s aim to vaccinate half of the population by the end of March and also showcases the UAE as one of the leaders in the world in vaccination rates.
    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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    CZN Burak Dubai reopens today after closing due to breach of COVID-19 rules

    As of late, COVID-19 restrictions around the UAE has increased in order to curb the further spread of the virus.
    In Dubai, restaurants are required to close at 1am and ensure safe social distancing measures with a maximum of seven people allowed per table. Music is allowed in hotels and restaurants but only to a limited level, restricting it to 70 decibels of instrumental-only tracks.

    Authorities have been conducting regular checks on establishments to ensure guidelines are being followed. However, one extremely popular was recently found to breach those restrictions and was forced to close.
    Per The National, CZN Burak, located in Downtown Dubai, was shut down on Friday after a check was conducted by the Department of Economic Development, in partnership with Dubai Tourism and Dubai Municipality.

    The Turkish restaurant, founded by popular chef Burak Ozdemir who has over 20 million followers on Instagram, is reportedly set to reopen today following the temporary closure.
    A spokesperson for the restaurant explained that they have been “overwhelmed” by the number of patrons visiting, but highlighted that they will be using this “as an opportunity to implement better and stricter safety measurements to ensure the compliance with the local government regulations”.
    The Turkish-Middle Eastern restaurant is the first Dubai-based establishment for the chef, which opened on Christmas Day 2020.
    It was even visited by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai on its launch day.
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    This is how Gigi Hadid is helping mums in need

    As Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik’s baby girl nearly turns five months old, the new parents are wanting to help out fellow parents in need.
    Taking to Instagram, Hadid shared that baby Khai has grown out of many items they had previously received for the newborn and the new mum now wants to find a new home for them.

    She shared on her Instagram that she wanted to re-home the items to those who “need and deserve them”.
    Items included a SNOO, which is a smart cot for newborns and an infant seat which keeps babies entertained and safe while the parents are preoccupied.

    “Would love to see these go to a person or family that maybe fosters babies often or somewhere where they’d be useful for a while (as babies grow out of these pretty quickly),” she explained.
    The 25-year-old added that she would be choosing where to gift the items for free, with shipping also covered.
    Welcoming their new baby girl
    Hadid and Malik announced the birth of their first-born via social media back in September.
    The new mum took to Instagram to announce the news shortly sharing a sweet photo of her daughter’s hand.

    “Our girl joined us earth-side this weekend and she’s already changed our world,” she captioned the photo. “So in love.”
    While the new mum has now revealed her baby girl’s name to the world, she’s still keeping her face hidden from the public view to protect her privacy, something which she has done throughout her pregnancy.
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    Saudi’s Crown Prince is set to launch an archipelago haven of luxury resorts

    The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman has launched a new project which is both environmentally friendly and set to host a haven of luxury resorts.
    The project, entitled ‘Coral Bloom’, is being led by the Red Sea Development project. In terms of design, the focus point of the project is primarily around biodiversity which preserves its natural environment, mangroves and wildlife in the region, designed by renowned British architects Foster + Partners.

    Discussing the launch, John Pagano, chief executive of Red Sea Development, believes visitors will be in awe of what they will arrive to.

    “We expect guests to be awed by what they see when they first arrive at The Red Sea Project, enjoying a truly immersive barefoot luxury experience,” he said. “The Coral Bloom designs take inspiration from the incredible flora and fauna found uniquely in Saudi Arabia.”

    Overall, the islands will consist of 50 resorts, 8,000 hotel rooms and 1,300 residential properties laid out across an of 22 islands.
    The entire project is all set to be completed by 2030 while supporting the usage of sustainable infrastructure using renewable energy, water conservation methods, and efficient use of resources. It also includes 11 hotels, lagoons and beaches along the dolphin-shaped island, all built-in consideration as the world is shifting to natural trends even more, due to the existing global health crisis.

    By the end of 2022, guests are expected to be welcomed with its first official opening as the first four hotels officially open, while offering a host of luxury experiences, marinas, golf courses, and entertainment activities through efficient use of resources.
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    The first female camel riding team is launching in the UAE

    After being at the centre of life in the UAE for many decades, camels have are a symbol of Emirati heritage.
    So much so, the country is now set to create its very own and first female camel riding team.

    As displayed on the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center’s Instagram story, there will be regular training throughout their journey for women of all skill sets, as they can enhance their knowledge in the sport.
    Team members will potentially be able to take part in competitions while working closely with the camels to understand their personality traits.

    A training schedule has also been put up on their Instagram story page with the following:
    Sunday to Wednesday: 5pm to 7pm, Practice on the trackTuesday: 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Practice in the desertSaturday: 4pm to 7pm, Long ride in the desert
    For more information on how to be a part of the first female camel riding team in the UAE, you can reach out to Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center (@adcrc1) via the direct message feature to find out more and sign up for this new opportunity.
    If you’re also looking for another outdoor sport this season, there are plenty of unforgettable horse riding experiences in the UAE with qualified instructors and fully equipped facilities for you to also visit this season, as the weather still remains on point.
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    Priyanka Chopra shares ‘profound regret’ over promoting skin-lightening creams

    Priyanka Chopra Jonas has shared her regret over promoting skin-lightening creams in the past.
    The Hollywood and Bollywood actress previously appeared in adverts for Garnier and Pond’s which promoted skin lighteners.

    In particular in an advert for Pond’s, the plotline centred around Chopra playing a darker-skinned woman who lost her partner to a lighter-skinned woman. The storyline saw Chopra use the Pond’s skin-lightening product to eventually win the man back.
    The controversy surrounding the advert re-emerged in 2020 when Chopra shared her public support for the Black Lives Matter movement last year, with people pointing out she had previously been paid to promote skin-lighteners.

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    — anti pigeon (@aluminiummaiden) May 31, 2020

    The actress, who is married to singer Nick Jonas, has now opened up about the controversy in her new memoir Unfinished, apologising for her actions.
    The 38-year-old reflected upon her childhood, admitting her darker skin had made her feel “unattractive”, leaving her self-worth diminished.
    “I thought about how pained I’d felt when I was called kaali [a derogatory term meaning dark-skinned] as a child,” she said in her memoir. “I was now promoting the destructive messages that had so eaten away at my sense of self-worth when I was growing up, and I knew the only person I could blame was myself.”
    She went on to say that appearing in those campaigns are one of her “most profound regrets”.
    “I can’t go back and change what I did, but I can apologise, and I do so sincerely,” she explained. “To all the people who saw the harmful messaging that I contributed to, to all the people who still have to see commercials like these in every medium – I am deeply sorry.”
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    We’ve found the perfect UAE staycation package for you to get away from it all

    IN PARTNERSHIP: While setting off for a romantic holiday to a faraway destination might seem somewhat off the radar this year, the elegant InterContinental Fujairah Resort includes the ‘Romance in Fujairah’ experience to celebrate love this month.

    Throughout the month of February, the package includes a one-night stay in a classic garden view room with a luxurious balcony along with a special assisted breakfast buffet. In addition, there’s a romantic dinner for two at NAMA Global Dining in a setting adorned with tastefully setup décor and arrangements with a complimentary spa treatment for two from a select menu including babysitting services for your little ones at the Planet trekkers kids club for the perfect alone time. For an additional charge of Dhs100, there is an option for guests to choose to upgrade their dining experience to a three-course set menu at DRiFT Seafood Kitchen & Bar, the Resort’s beachfront dining destination.
    Starting at Dhs999+ for the Romance in Fujairah package, during the entire month of February, making it a spectacular getaway without breaking the bank while including culinary and spa indulgences with this latest guest experience. Located on this serene resort on the east coast of the UAE cradled between the magnificent Hajar mountains with breathtaking panoramas of the Indian Ocean, this getaway is just what the month of love called for.

    All the necessary safety precautions have been implemented at the property to ensure guests have a seamless experience, with all the necessary social distancing measures that need to be implemented during the stay.
    For more information regarding the Romance in Fujairah package or to book use the promo code ICFLOVE and email reservation.fjrae@ihg.com
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