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You may have noticed there’s been quite a lot of red around the UAE the past few days, particularly at key landmarks around the nation.
If you’re wondering why, it’s to mark a very special occasion in the UAE’s history – the arrival of the Hope Probe to the red planet Mars.

In a video released by the Dubai Media Office, it showcased the key landmarks around the country which have been given a red tint to celebrate the impending arrival of the Hope Probe on February 9, 2021.
Landmarks include the Dubai Frame, the Burj Al Arab, Dubai’s Museum of the future, Sharjah’s Scroll monument, ADNOC building in Abu Dhabi, the ancient forts in Ras Al Khaimah and more.

Last week, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, confirmed the Hope Probe is set to reach Mars on February 9, 2021.
“It is a historic event that our country will celebrate, as it marks 50 years since the establishment of the UAE and its golden jubilee,” he explained.
“We are 9 days away from the arrival of UAE’s Hope probe to Mars in the first Arab interplanetary mission.

We are 9 days away from the arrival of UAE’s Hope probe to Mars in the first Arab interplanetary mission. The UAE will be the 5th nation to reach the Red Planet. The probe has a 50% success rate in entering Mars’ orbit, but we achieved 90% of our goals in building new knowledge.
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 1, 2021

“The UAE will be the 5th nation to reach the Red Planet. The probe has a 50% success rate in entering Mars’ orbit, but we achieved 90% of our goals in building new knowledge.”
What is the Hope Probe?
At the beginning of 2020 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed signed the remaining outer piece for the probe which will launch into space.
The probe is being spearheaded by the UAE in order to gain a full picture on what the atmosphere of Mars is like. It is expected the Hope Probe will take an estimated 200 days to arrive on Mars. Once the probe reaches the planet in 2021, data will be collected over a two-year period, but this could be extended by another two years meaning the Hope Probe has the potential to be in space until 2025.
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Amidst the rising cases in the UAE, Abu Dhabi has introduced some new COVID-19 restrictions.
Per The National, malls, gyms, restaurants and cinemas in the UAE’s capital have all been affected by the new guidelines.

In a new notice issued, the maximum capacity malls can now take is 40 per cent and gyms are now limited to 50 per cent capacity.
As for restaurants and cafes, the maximum capacity they can run at is 60 per cent, with all of the required social distancing guidelines in place.

Meanwhile, it appears cinemas have also been ordered to close completely, which Vox Cinemas announced on Friday.

“In compliance with the government-mandated closure of cinemas in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, VOX Cinemas will be temporarily closed from Friday, 5 February until further notice,” Vox said in a statement on their official Instagram page. We will be back soon so please stay tuned for updates on reopening.”
Then, on Saturday, February 6, it was announced that all Abu Dhabi government offices would be operating at a maximum of 30 per cent capacity.

The Department of Government Support has approved reducing attendance at the workplace in Abu Dhabi government and semi-government entities to 30 per cent, to bolster precautionary measures implemented in the emirate and protect the health of employees and their families. pic.twitter.com/vMQIS1gLrq
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@admediaoffice) February 6, 2021

“The Department of Government Support has approved reducing attendance at the workplace in Abu Dhabi government and semi-government entities to 30 per cent, to bolster precautionary measures implemented in the emirate and protect the health of employees and their families,” a statement from the Abu Dhabi media office said.
A weekly PCR test is also required every week from employees unless they have been vaccinated as part of the national vaccination programmes with a gold star or letter E on the Alhosn app.
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As Dubai continues to develop and embrace new technology, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has shared his hopes for the future of the emirate.
Having met with Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram – a cross-platform, cloud-based instant messaging software app – to discuss its Dubai hub and the success story of the app.

.@telegram has a $20+ billion market value, and 570+ million users within the supportive business environment that Dubai offers to its partners. @durov also shared the details of his inspiring success story, being born in the UAE. pic.twitter.com/eXbyLXr6AV
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) February 6, 2021

His Highness also reflected on how Dubai has embraced technology, especially over the last two decades, with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and the Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, founding Dubai’s Internet City with the knowledge that technology would have a major impact on future lives.
“This vision resulted in a global tech community coming together in Dubai,” he said. “Today it is home to more than 1,600 companies and 24,000 professionals.”

More than 20 years ago, @HHShkMohd founded Dubai Internet City, knowing the powerful impact technology would have on our future lives. This vision resulted in a global tech community coming together in Dubai. Today it is home to more than 1,600 companies and 24,000 professionals. pic.twitter.com/ohBeudhiTf
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) February 6, 2021

Sheikh Hamdan went on to share his hopes Dubai will continue to aid in “impactful transformation” locally and globally.

We are proud that Dubai has evolved into a springboard for those aspiring to transform their dreams into global achievements. We continue to provide our full support to creative and innovative minds to move together towards a future filled with positive, impactful transformation.
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) February 6, 2021

“We are proud that Dubai has evolved into a springboard for those aspiring to transform their dreams into global achievements,” he said. “We continue to provide our full support to creative and innovative minds to move together towards a future filled with positive, impactful transformation.”
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Four months ago, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend tragically lost their unborn son after Teigen’s pregnancy miscarried.
In a heartbreaking Instagram post, Teigen shared a series of photos from when she was in Mexico for a music video shoot for Legend’s song Wild.

At the time, she was 10 weeks pregnant and completely happy and the couple even used the video to announce they were expecting their third child.

“I could have never imagined what would happen over the next 10 weeks,” Teigen admitted. “Not sure I’ll ever be able to watch that video again without sobbing but I hope he feels my tears and knows we miss him so.”
In the honest post, Teigen went on to share she suffers daily remorse from not looking at her son’s face.
“I am so full of regret that I didn’t look at his face when he was born,” Teigen said. “I was so scared of seeing him in my nightmares that I forgot about seeing him in my dreams. I hurt every day from that remorse.”
“This month is a rough reminder and to be honest,” she continued. “I thought the worst was over but I guess life and emotions aren’t on any sort of schedule. Love you guys to pieces and am grateful for all your support and love.
“I firmly believe energy and healing travels through the night sky and I feel it, I promise I do and I love you jack. I miss you so so much.”
At the end of September, the 34-year-old had been admitted to hospital due to excessive bleeding – she even had a “huge clot” at one point. After receiving a few blood transfusions over multiple days and treatment in hospital, Teigen and Legend announced they had lost their unborn baby, whom they had named Jack.

Sharing photos on Instagram, Teigen announced her miscarriage in a heartbreaking describing it as “pain we’ve never felt before”.
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Following the new COVID-19 restrictions which have been implemented in Dubai to curb the spread of the virus, Global Village has announced some temporary suspensions.

The Dubai Supreme Committee for Crisis and Emergency Management revealed as of Wednesday, February 3, 2021, the popular attraction would be suspending all its live performances as part of precautionary COVID-19 measures.
Similarly, fireworks shows at Global Village have been postponed for the next two weeks.
Despite the new precautionary guidelines in place, Global Village remains open to visitors with the health and safety of everyone being a priority.
It was announced on Monday evening stricter protocols would be put in place up until February 28 in Dubai. This includes malls operating at a maximum of 70 per cent capacity, restaurants and cafes being required to close by 1am and pubs and bars are to remain closed.
In addition, hotels are to operate at 70 per cent capacity, with new bookings to comply with the capacity limit. Meanwhile, swimming pools and private beaches in hotels to be limited to a 70 per cent capacity.
As per the new laws imposed, there will be tougher penalties for deliberately disregarding preventive measures, while the public is encouraged to report violations by individuals or establishments through Dubai Police’s Call Centre 901 or its ‘Police Eye’ service through Dubai Police Smart App.
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Following the new restrictions that have been implemented in Dubai to curb the further spread of COVID-19, brunches in the emirate have been temporarily suspended.
Per The National, a circular has been issued to F&B outlets around the city from Dubai Tourism stating that “any activity that leads to large gatherings such as weekend brunches” should be suspended until the end of February, in line with other restrictions.

Capacity on yachts is now also restricted to a maximum of 10 people.
It was announced on Monday evening stricter protocols would be put in place up until February 28 in Dubai.
Malls

Malls can only operate at a maximum of 70 per cent capacity.
Restaurants
Live entertainment in venues was suspended a couple of weeks ago and now restaurants and cafes are required to close by 1am.
Pubs and bars
All pubs and bars are to remain closed.
Hotels
Hotels are to operate at 70 per cent capacity, with new bookings to comply with the capacity limit. Meanwhile, swimming pools and private beaches in hotels to be limited to a 70 per cent capacity.
Seated indoor venues
Indoor seated venues including cinemas, entertainment venues and sports venues can now only operate at 50 per cent. a 50% reduction in the capacity of indoor seated venues including cinemas and entertainment and sports venues,
Tougher penalties
As per the new laws imposed, there will be tougher penalties for deliberately disregarding preventive measures, while the public is encouraged to report violations by individuals or establishments through Dubai Police’s Call Centre 901 or its ‘Police Eye’ service through Dubai Police Smart App.
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From inspiring the residents of UAE to empowering the female workforce, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, has always managed to share heartfelt moments with the people of the nation and with everyone from around the globe.
Emirates Woman has gathered a list of those special moments which are truly worth remembering over the years.
When he met his biggest fan

Four years ago, in January 2017, the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award ceremony was held at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presented policewoman Halima Al Matroushi the award for Best Administrative Employee. However, chose not to receive the award herself. Instead, she let her mother take her place up on stage.
Al Matroushi’s mother has always dreamt of meeting Sheikh Mohammed, so when her daughter realised it was a possibility, she gave her the opportunity.
Being a proud father
Upon the launch of the UAE Food Bank in 2017, Sheikh Mohammed expressed his pride at his then 15-year-old daughter, Sheikha Shamma, taking part.
“Proud of my daughter Shamma who contributed today in the first volunteering activity as part of UAE Food Bank initiative,” His Highness said of his daughter. “Our philosophy in humanitarian work is simple… Always lead by example.”
He praises Emirati student upon her graduation
Last year, His Highness sent a heartfelt message to an Emirati student who has graduated from university.
The Ruler of Dubai, first met student Fatima Ahmad Bin Bakhit Al Nuaimi four years ago, posted the sweet message on Twitter.

قبلة على رأس ابنتي في ٢٠١٦ لأنها حازت المركز الأول على مستوى الدولة في تحدي القراءة .. تخرجت أمس من جامعة نيويورك بأبوظبي بتفوق .. مبروك لابنتي فاطمة النعيمي.. الوطن يُزهر بكم .. الوطن ينمو بالقراءة ..الوطن يعلو بالعلم .. pic.twitter.com/Y52AUgH3EI
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) May 28, 2020

“I had laid a kiss on my daughter’s head in 2016 as she ranked first at the state level in the reading challenge,” His Highness said. “Yesterday, my daughter Fatima Al Nuaimi graduated from Abu Dhabi New York University with distinction.
“Congratulations. The country flourishes with you, thrives in reading and rises with knowledge.”
Along with the message, Sheikh Mohammed shared two photos – one of their first meeting in 2016 and one of Al Nuaimi’s recent remote graduation.
He went on a search for young astronauts for a brighter future
At the start of December in 2017, he put the call out for young people who were keen to be the first Emiratis in space.
“The people of the UAE will break new barriers; nothing can stand in the way of those who believe nothing is impossible,” Sheikh Mohammed wrote on Instagram. “Our ambitious goals are fuelled by dedicated people, who support us until, without hesitation or scepticism, we succeed.”
When he made Queen Elizabeth II laugh

Back in 2017, Sheikh Mohammed met with the UK’s Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Windsor Endurance Race, and from the looks of things, they had a great time together. At the time, the Dubai Media Office said the pair of royals discussed “historic ties, friendship, and co-operation between the UAE and the United Kingdom”.
When he sent 30 tonnes of aid to Lebanon following the blast in Beirut
After the catastrophic explosion in Lebanon leaving around 300,000 people homeless and many injured, His Highness ordered 30 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies to be sent immediately on his personal aircraft in response to the devastating blast.

Opening a Dhs300 million Dubai medical research centre
In August last year, the Ruler of Dubai opened a new medical research centre has opened in Dubai not only studies COVID-19, but also other communicable diseases under. The Dhs300 million centre aims to study an array of diseases including diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, obesity and more.

.@HHShkMohd: We have launched the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Medical Research at a total value of AED 300 million. The Centre will focus on research on communicable diseases in the country, in addition to research on COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/vh3VfPUWiZ
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 11, 2020

Praising the women of the nation
Honouring women across the UAE, the Ruler of Dubai issued a message.
Posting a video to his 10.3 million Twitter followers which paid tribute to Emirati women, he expressed his pride towards every female from the UAE.
“To the Emirati women, you worked hard, you accomplished and prove to the world who you are,” he said. “[We are] proud of you, proud of your partnership in the development process, we raise our heads with your achievements. Every year you are better and more beautiful.”

إلى المرأة الإماراتية في يومها.. اجتهدتِ.. فأنجزتِ.. وأثبتِ للعالم من أنتِ.. فخورون بك.. معتزون بشراكتك في مسيرة التنمية…. نرفع رؤوسنا بإنجازاتك.. كل عام وأنت أفضل وأجمل.. pic.twitter.com/mVxW9nzZfI
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) August 27, 2020

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Saudi Arabia has implemented a temporary ban on entry to the Kingdom from 20 countries, including the UAE, in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.

It was announced via the Saudi Press Agency from an official from the Kingdom’s Ministry of Interior that the suspension would be implemented from February 3.
This suspension applies to all travellers who are coming from any of the listed countries or are transiting through the listed countries.
However, those who are diplomats, Saudi citizens, medical practitioners and their families are exempt from the ban.
The 20 countries that are suspended from entering the Kingdom include: UAE, Germany, USA, UK, South Africa, France, Egypt, Lebanon, India, Pakistan, Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Sweden, Swiss Confederation and Turkey.
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