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After months of speculation about their marriage, and reports they had been in counselling, Kim Kardashian has officially filed for divorce from Kanye West, whom she has been married to for just under seven years.
TMZ reported over the weekend that divorce paperwork had been filed by Kardashian. In the court papers, the reality star has reportedly requested joint custody of their four children together and the pair are “committed to co-parenting together”.

The outlet is also reportedly a prenuptial agreement, in which both parties are not contesting.
Separation reports
Back in January, E! News reported the pair – who first met back in 2002, but started dating in 2012 – had separated, but at the time Kardashian hadn’t officially filed for divorce.

The beauty mogul and the rapper were effectively living separate lives and hadn’t “spent time together as a married couple in months” and only spent time together with their four children – North, seven, Saint, five, Chicago, two, and 20-month-old Psalm.

Difficulties in 2020
Last year was a particularly difficult year for West’s mental health. In the latter half of 2020, West began posting a series of erratic Twitter posts regarding personal matters, his family and more.
Following this, there were various reports that the couple’s marriage was strained but Kardashian was determined to make it work.

At the beginning of August, Kardashian took to Instagram to address the erratic behaviour her husband has been showing and also addressed his bipolar disorder.
“As many of you know, Kanye has bipolar disorder,” she began. “Anyone who has this or has a loved one in their life who does, knows how incredibly complicated and painful it is to understand.”
She continued to say, “I understand Kanye is subject to criticism because he is a public figure and his actions at times can cause strong opinions and emotions.”
The 39-year-old went onto highlight how the loss of his mother has affected him, as well as struggling with mental health issues has put “pressure” on him.
“Living with bipolar disorder does not diminish or invalidate his dreams and his creative ideas, no matter how big or unobtainable they may feel to some,” she said. “That is part of his genius and as we have all witnessed, many of his big dreams have come true.”
She asked that everyone give “grace” to the individuals, including her husband, who are struggling with mental issues, and also asked for “compassion and empathy” during this trying time.
Kardashian and West are yet to make a public statement about their divorce.
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Bahrain has become one of the first countries to launch a digital COVID-19 vaccine passport in the world.
At present, there are four vaccines available in Bahrain – the same as the UAE – include Sinopharm, Pfizer-BioNTech, Astrazeneca and Sputnik V.

In a statement issued by the Gulf’s state’s media office, the use of a digital COVID-19 vaccine passport was announced.
Through this, authorities will be able to verify its validity by scanning a QR code linking to the national vaccine register. This initiative with aid various governments around the world in identifying the best possible method of how such certificates and passports can help revive economies again.

Other countries which also have plans to launch a vaccine passport by summer include Sweden and Denmark, in order to create a seamless service to keep a tab on its citizen’s health with hopefully an international standard in place for the governments there.
The BeAware app can be downloaded both on iOS and Android, as it displays people’s immunity status two weeks after receiving both doses, after the antibodies begin to develop. It displays a green shield alongside an official certificate with details including the person’s name. date of birth, nationality and the vaccination received.
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If you want to stay updated with fines you may not be aware of in Dubai? You’ve come to the right place.
Emirates Women has curated a list of penalties which you can receive for flouting any of the rules as declared by the government.
Here’s a list of fines you might not know about:
Not wearing face masks

While we may have been wearing masks for nearly a year straight in Dubai, it’s still a legal requirement to do so in public. In order to curb the spread of COVID-19, penalties have been imposed for those not wearing masks in any public setting will be given a fine of Dhs3,000 as the police across the emirates patrol various areas such as malls, beaches parks and hotels. Masks must also be worn in cars if you are travelling with other passengers.
COVID-19 patients not reporting to authorities

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— النيابة العامة (@UAE_PP) February 17, 2021

As per the latest news from The National, a fine between Dhs10,000 to Dhs50,000 along with a prison sentence will be faced for those who fail to report their infection to the Ministry of Health and Prevention or other health authorities.
Feeding stray cats
Leaving food and water for cats among residential communities could lead up to a Dhs500 fine as uneaten food can become a breeding ground for pests and diseases and last year became prohibited by the government.
Jaywalking

Pedestrians can land themselves with a penalty of Dhs400 if anyone is caught crossing a roadway outside pedestrian lanes or anyone caught crossing a roadway, while ignoring traffic lights.
More details on the fines and where they can be paid can be found on moi.gov.ae
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A member of the Moroccan royal family is officially off the market.

An intimate ceremony, in line with COVID-19 guidelines, took place with close family members for King Mohammed VI of Morocco’s niece, Lalla Nouhaila who married Ali El Hajj on February 14, it was announced by the Ministry of the Royal House, Protocol and Chancellery.
Lalla Nouhaila is the daughter of Princess Lalla Asma, who is the second daughter of Hassan II of Morocco and Lalla Latifa, and the sister of the current King of Morocco.
While not holding the title of Princess or Royal Highness, Lalla Nouhaila has been honoured with the title of Lalla Cherifa, as she continues to follow in the humanitarian footsteps of her mother, who spends her time focusing on several charitable organisations that support children with disabilities.
For the wedding celebration, she was dawned in a stunning emerald Kaftan embellished with gold stitching as she’s seen holding hands with her second half, with the first picture as the newly married couple looking happy to begin their lives together.
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For the last few months, Meghan Markle has been embroiled in a legal battle over privacy against The Mail on Sunday for publishing a private letter of correspondence between herself and her father Thomas Markle Sr.
Over the weekend, it was ruled by the UK’s Justice Mark Warby that the Duchess of Sussex that the newspaper interfered with her privacy as the former Suits actress “had a reasonable expectation that the contents of the letter would remain private”.

“Taken as a whole the disclosures were manifestly excessive and hence unlawful,” the judge added.
While it’s a clear victory for Meghan and her husband Prince Harry, she’s also outlined how the damage that has been done “runs deep”.

“For these outlets, it’s a game,” the duchess said in a statement. “For me and so many others, it’s real life, real relationships and very real sadness. The damage they have done and continue to do runs deep.
“The world needs reliable, fact-checked, high-quality news.”
Meghan then directly addressed the tabloid newspaper stating that what it and its partner publications do “is the opposite”.
“We all lose when misinformation sells more than truth, when moral exploitation sells more than decency, and when companies create their business model to profit from people’s pain,” she added.

However, brighter things are on the horizon for the couple. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced earlier this week 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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With the UAE aiming to vaccinate over half of the population against COVID-19 before the end of March, the country is well on its way to reaching this target.

On Tuesday, it was announced by a top UAE official for the Ministry of Health and Prevention that over 40 per cent of the population has now received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr Farida Al Hosani from the ministry explained that the vaccine will help the nation “reach herd immunity” against the novel coronavirus.
So far, over five million vaccinations have been administered across the country, making the UAE one of the leading nations 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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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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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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