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With the festive season already here and the weather finally cooling down and as travel restrictions ease globally, Dubai International Airport is getting ready for their busiest season this year.
Due to the influx of passengers this season, Emirates Airline has advised that passengers arrive at the airport at least three house before their flight departure in order to avoid any delay due to the additional security measures.

With more than 400,000 passengers estimated to fly with Emirates through Dubai over the next two weeks, travellers have been requested to follow all the necessary safety measures and face masks at Dubai International Airport are compulsory at all times along with all the Emirates flights.
The airline’s latest booking figures show that more than 200,000 passengers will travel through Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport during the festive holiday period.

This Friday, December 11, is predicted to be the busiest travel day.

Regarding COVID-19 PCR tests travellers flying to certain destinations will need to show negative tests results taken either 48, 72 or 96 hours ahead of departure time at the airport before being allowed to check-in and it all depends on where one is flying to.
In addition, passengers also have the facility of checking in online from 48 hours to 90 minutes before a flight. However Emirates added, that they must still visit a check-in counter at the airport to collect boarding passes and have their travel documents verified.
For more information regarding the rules and regulations visit Emirates.com
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Throughout her pregnancy, Gigi Hadid chose to keep a lot of things private, including her bump for the first two trimesters, any updates about how she was feeling and more.
However, after giving birth to her baby girl around three months ago, the supermodel has begun to open up a bit more.

So much so, Hadid recently shared a glimpse inside baby Hadid-Malik’s nursery and also revealed what she was doing in the run-up to the birth.
Whilst sharing a photo on her Instagram story stating that it was “about a week before she gave birth”, the model shared how she “prepared”.

“Decorating and spending time in her nursery really helped me feel prepared when I would get too in my head,” she said, showing off her bump and the baby’s vibrant nursery.
The 25-year-old also shared a photo of her baby bump just the night before she went into labour.

Hadid has begun posting about her daughter a bit more on social media as of late, and just recently she gave the most candid insight to date into her life as a new mum with baby Hadid-Malik.
Taking to Instagram, Hadid shared a rare photo with her baby girl and also showed off her Christmas decorations after getting in the festive spirit early.
“A whole new kind of busy & tired,” Hadid admitted in the caption of the post. “But she’s da bestie so she got Christmas decorations early.”
The model welcomed baby Hadid-Malik two-and-a-half months ago with her boyfriend Zayn Malik. Both the new parents announced the birth of their baby girl on social media.

Following the birth of the newborn, it was reported by E! News that Hadid was feeling “very tired but is already an amazing mum”. A source also told the publication that the model wants to raise her daughter in private.
“Gigi wants the most privacy for their baby and wants to be able to raise her privately,” the insider said.
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While the UAE has returned to a resemblance of normality, health authorities have urged the public to be stringent when it comes to following guidelines to curb the further spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

During a media briefing, Dr. Omar Al Hammadi, an official spokesperson for the UAE government, highlighted that undervaluing the current restrictions and guidelines in place could be dangerous.
“Underestimating preventive measures and being lenient is extremely dangerous, so let us support the efforts of our country with our awareness and commitment to preventive measures to curb this epidemic,” he said.
However, Al Hammadi also noted that the death rate has fallen to 0.3 per cent, being the “lowest in the world”.
While this is the case, it was reiterated that masks still need to be worn at all times when applicable, social distancing measures must be adhered to and the public needs to be aware and to continue to act responsibly.
To date, the UAE has had 178,837 confirmed cases of COVID-19 – 17,946 of which are currently active and there have been 596 deaths.
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As travel continues to slowly go back to a resemblance of normal, there have been some changes made to the requirements for some travellers entering Dubai.

Per Gulf News, there was an update made by Dubai Airports stating that “effective from December 6, all passengers arriving (originating) from GCC countries are not required to conduct PCR test before arriving at DXB/DWC [Dubai International Airport/Al Maktoum International Airport]”.
This means those travelling to Dubai from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman via plane no longer need to take a COVID-19 PCR prior to travelling and can get one upon arrival in the emirate.
READ: The ultimate no quarantine list of destinations for UAE residents to travel to 
However, it should be noted that this change to travel requirements is only applicable to those passengers travelling by air. Per the Emirates Airline website, it’s stated that these travel updates are “not applicable to passengers arriving by road through the Hatta border, who must take the PCR test 96 hours from the date of the test before departure”.
This change for the GCC countries comes after it was announced in October that those arriving from the UK and Germany could be tested upon arrival at Dubai airport.
Even more recently, the UAE was taken off the UK’s mandatory 14-day quarantine list for incoming travellers. So, those travelling to the UK from Dubai or Abu Dhabi will no longer have to self-isolate.
As always though, ensure you contact your airline for the most up-to-date travel information.
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Rihanna is officially taken, according to reports.
Having been single since the beginning of the year after calling time on her relationship with her Saudi boyfriend of three years Hassan Jameel, the singer is now in a new relationship with rapper A$AP Rocky.

A source close to Rihanna reportedly confirmed the news to People.
The pair have been friends for nearly a decade and A$AP even starred as the opener for Rihanna during her mammoth world tour for her Diamonds album in 2013.

Following her split from Jameel in January, rumours were circulating that Rihanna had already moved on with A$AP but a source told E! News insisted the makeup mogul was single.
However, a few months later, marking the launch of Rihanna’s highly-anticipated skincare line Fenty Skin in July, A$AP starred alongside the Fenty Beauty founder in the launch campaign to showcase that the new line was “for my fellas too”.
Maybe now Queen RiRi is officially dating another music mogul, she’ll give us the next album we’ve all been so desperately craving?
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With several projects ready to catapult in the new year, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has shared that these initiatives will help boost the country’s business and trade environment.
As the 40th Gitex Technology Week at the Dubai World Trade Centre began this week, leading global organisations have come together to demonstrate how technology will shape the future despite worldwide disruptions. From flying car concepts to 5G speed testings, the forum is a playground for new innovation.

The Ruler of Dubai declared that due to the advancements in the UAE, he believes the country will see some rapid recovery post-pandemic.
“Gitex will be the most important and realistic global technical event in 2020 and the UAE will be the fastest country to recover in the world,” the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE said in an announcement on Twitter.

“The event will have the participation of 200 important technology investment companies and 350 speakers in artificial intelligence, smart cities, financial technology, the future of education and health, and the future of remote work.”

Despite the novel coronavirus and its impact, the UAE is on its path to progress with various technological events with leading industry specialists to investors from around the globe.
Next year will be a significant year for the UAE as the country celebrates its 50th anniversary. Come October the Dubai Expo 2020 will also take place after being delayed by a year due to the pandemic.
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Kate Middleton is coming up to her 10-year milestone as being part of the royal family, so it’d be fair to assume she has experienced most of what royal life has to offer.
Meanwhile, Meghan Markle has been a part of the family for a little under three years, and it’d be fair to assume she’s experienced quite a bit less than what Kate has.

However, the Duchess of Sussex has been given an honour by the Queen, which the Duchess of Cambridge is yet to receive.
Upon marrying Prince Harry in May of 2018, the former Suits actress stepped out one month later in June for a solo engagement with Her Majesty, where she received the honour of travelling by the royal train with the monarch.

While the Duchess of Cambridge also embarked on a solo engagement with the Queen after she married Prince William in 2011, she is yet to experience travelling on the royal train with Her Majesty.

But this is now set to change, according to a press release from Kensington Palace.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are set to embark on a tour around the United Kingdom, where the couple will travel via the royal train. This tour is to honour and visit and thank those who have been on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Per Harper’s Bazaar, the press release states that “ahead of the Christmas holidays to pay tribute to the incredible work of individuals and organisations that have gone above and beyond in response to the coronavirus pandemic”.
The royal couple were set to commence their mini-tour on Sunday, December 6 where they plan to “travel 1250 miles and undertake working visits, meeting frontline workers, volunteers, care home staff, teachers, schoolchildren and young people to hear about their experiences, sacrifices and the inspiring work they have done throughout this challenging year”.
And, of course, the couple will ensure they will be leading by example following health and safety guidelines from the government in order to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
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As many of us watch from afar in the awe of the lives of many celebrities, sometimes the grass isn’t always on greener on the other side.
While celebrity comes with legions of adoring fans, a life of luxury and often more money than most of us could ever imagine, it isn’t always what it seems. A recent alleged incident at Kylie Jenner’s home in Los Angeles is proof of that.

According to TMZ, the makeup mogul has filed a restraining order against an alleged intruder.
The outlet reports that last month the intruder allegedly broke into a home in Jenner’s gated community in November, but did not take anything. However, he reportedly told police officers who were called to the scene by security guards of the community that he was there to see Kylie.

Now, the 23-year-old makeup mogul is seeking a restraining order against the alleged intruder following the break-in.
According to the court documents, which were also obtained by The Blast, the 23-year-old shared her fears for her two-year-old daughter Stormi.

Referring to the break-in and the intruder’s subsequent arrest Jenner stated, “I am informed that upon being arrested, he stated he was there for ‘Kylie’ but went into the wrong house.”
“I am also informed that he spontaneously stated to the arresting deputies that he was there to meet “Kylie.’ I am informed he travelled from North Dakota for the purpose of meeting me,” she continued.
Jenner noted that was no “legitimate purpose” for the man in question to be visiting her at her home as she does “not share publically” where she lives.
“The fact that he was able to ascertain where I reside, attempted to gain access to my home and in fact, broke into a home that he believed to be mine scares me,” she said.
“I have a young child and I also fear for her safety.”
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