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As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, those who reside in the United Arab Emirates can take comfort in the country’s approach to tackling the virus.
The proof is in the numbers, as it was outlined in a recent media briefing the UAE has one of the lowest COVID-19 mortality rates globally.

In the last week, at the time of publishing, Dr Omar Al Hammadi, one of the official spokespeople for the UAE government, outlined that testing rates have increased by three per cent.
Meanwhile, the mortality rate for COVID-19 in the UAE has stayed extremely low compared to other countries, and is sitting at 0.4 per cent currently, one of the lowest across the globe.

Just yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, received the COVID-19 vaccine which is currently being tested in the UAE.
Sharing a photo with his 10.4 million Twitter followers, His Highness revealed his pride for the UAE and also wished everyone “safety and great health”.
“While receiving the COVID-19 vaccine today,” he said. “We wish everyone safety and great health, and we are proud of our teams who have worked relentlessly to make the vaccine available in the UAE.
“The future will always be better in the UAE.”
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A little over a month after the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine was administered in the UAE, which was given to the country’s Minister of Health and Prevention, Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Owais, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has now received it.
Sharing a photo with his 104 million Twitter followers, His Highness revealed his pride for the UAE and also wished everyone “safety and great health”.

“While receiving the COVID-19 vaccine today,” he said. “We wish everyone safety and great health, and we are proud of our teams who have worked relentlessly to make the vaccine available in the UAE.
“The future will always be better in the UAE.”

While receiving the COVID-19 vaccine today. We wish everyone safety and great health, and we are proud of our teams who have worked relentlessly to make the vaccine available in the UAE. The future will always be better in the UAE. pic.twitter.com/Rky5iqgfdg
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) November 3, 2020

At the end of September, the UAE’s health minister received the first dose of the vaccine, and one week later frontline workers including doctors, nurses and police, also began to receive it.
According to health minister Al Owais, the results from the final stages from phase III of the trial, which began on July 16, showcase that the vaccine generates antibodies to the virus and seems to be effective.
“The vaccine’s safety has been reviewed and results show it is safe for use,” Al Owais also said.
The principal investigator and chairperson of the National Clinical Committee for Coronavirus, Dr Nawal Al Kaabi has also previously noted that the initial results are “encouraging”, but that studies will be ongoing.
“The initial results are encouraging in terms of the presence of antibodies in the body,” Dr Al Kaabi said.
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There will be some new beaches coming to Dubai soon.
Under a new project approved by His Highness Sheikh Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, an extra 12km of beaches in Dubai are set to undergo development.

Over the weekend, His Highness unveiled the plans on Twitter stating that one million square metres from Al Mamzar Beach to Umm Suqeim II will be developed. The project is set to cost Dhs500 million.
In addition to the developments of the new beach areas, the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is set to undergo a Dhs100 million development project, which will see the wetlands in the sanctuary increase by 20 hectares. In addition, the green cover will be increased by planting mangrove trees in a 100-hectare area.

.@HHShkMohd was also briefed on the AED100 million Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary development project. The project will increase wetlands in the sanctuary by 20 hectares & expand green cover by planting mangrove trees in a 100-hectare area. pic.twitter.com/FZ6q1pQhGl
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) October 31, 2020

Speaking on the new projects, Sheikh Mohammed stated: “We have adopted global best practices and implemented innovative projects to preserve our environment and protect the health and safety of people in the UAE.”
He also added that the nation is “committed to implementing innovative projects that optimize the use of resources and solve critical challenges as part of the country’s strategy to ensure environmental sustainability”.
“A key element in the UAE’s development model, environmental sustainability is reflected in all initiatives and projects launched by government entities, independently or in partnership with the private sector. Sustainability is key to the UAE’s future readiness,” he said.
“Providing a clean environment is at the heart of our efforts to advance the development & provide a high quality of life both now and in the future.”
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Apple always likes to surprise us. Just recently they came out with not one, not two, not three, but four new iPhones under the iPhone 12 umbrella.
So naturally, with the latest iOS update the tech giant would pull a few tricks out the bag. There is a “secret button” on the iPhone that will probably make your life easier.

According to British newspaper The Sun, there’s actually a “secret button” available after you update your iPhone’s software that allows you to control your device in new genius ways.
This new button is supposedly called the ‘back tap’ and it allows users to control their phones by clicking on the back of the device.

The feature can be activated through the phone’s settings and used as follows: Double Tap or Triple Tap. Whatever option you choose, it gives you the same options, including the trick to take screenshots, raising and lowering the volume, magnifying, scrolling and more.
This is what you need to do to turn on the feature: go to settings, then select General > Software Update on your iPhone. After your iPhone has been updated go to settings, scroll down and tap Accessibility and then click Touch.
You’ll have the choice to turn on Double Tap or Triple Tap.
Voila!
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While the global pandemic has affected the economy worldwide, new data has shown Dubai is the wealthiest city in the Middle Eastern region.

According to a new report by New World Wealth, per the Khaleej Times, Dubai has come out on top in terms of wealth city-wise and the UAE is the wealthiest country in the Middle East.
As of June 2020, per the report, the UAE has 82,763 high and ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) and they own over Dhs3 trillion ($825 billion) of wealth in the country.
Amongst these 82,763 UHNWIs in the UAE, there are 12 billionaires; 214 millionaires who have a net worth of more than $100 million; 3,410 millionaires with a net worth of more than $10 million; and 79,100 millionaires with a net worth of more than $1 million.
Meanwhile, Knight Frank’s 2020 Wealth Report also predicts the number of UHNWIs will increase by 24 per cent in the next five years and is expected to do so more than major hubs including the USA, Switzerland, Germany, France, Japan and more.
As for cities in New World Wealth’s data, Dubai came on top for the wealthiest Middle Eastern city and is home to a total of nine billionaires; 2,310 millionaires worth over $10 million; and 49,400 millionaires worth over $1 million.
Other wealthy cities which also ranked high from the Middle East include Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and more.
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