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With the five-day weekend fast-approaching, the Dubai authorities have issued some guidelines surrounding gatherings and celebrations for UAE National Day.
The Dubai Media Office announced via their official Twitter page that UAE citizens and residents some key guidelines they are urged to follow.

Caution has been issued to avoid large family gatherings, avoid crowded public places and to adhere to the official health and safety precautionary measures, which includes social distancing of two metres and wearing a mask at all times.

#UAE citizens and residents urged to follow the precautionary measures for National Day celebrations:-Avoid large family gatherings-Adhere to the official health and safety precautionary measures at all times-Avoid crowded public places pic.twitter.com/BC60DSpyC4
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 29, 2020

If family gatherings are to take place, a maximum of 20 people can attend and social distancing measures must be in place and a mask must be worn.
As of tomorrow, the UAE will enjoy a five-day weekend to mark Commemoration Day and UAE National Day.
READ: What exactly is UAE National Day and Commemoration Day?
Commemoration Day
Commemoration Day honours the Emiratis who have sacrificed their lives to protect their country. On December 1, 2020, which falls on a Tuesday, there will be a day off, which is followed by UAE National Day (see below).
UAE National Day
Celebrating the unification of the seven emirates, there will two days off for UAE National Day on Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3.
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Every year the UAE pays tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives for the country on Commemoration Day, previously known as Martyrs’ Day, on November 30. This special day is marked every year to recognise the dedication and bravery of those serving in the military and civilian roles at home and abroad.
In a statement, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa said, “November 30 is a day of pride and glory, we will always remember as people and leadership, with appreciation and gratitude, our children who sacrificed their lives in defence of the nation.”
READ: What exactly is UAE National Day and Commemoration Day?

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, said that UAE martyrs will remain alive and fresh in the memory of generations to come and in the conscience of the UAE people.

Martyrs will remain immortal in conscience of #UAE people: #MohammedbinRashid#CommemorationDay #WamNews https://t.co/SYUeIW41RH pic.twitter.com/NWiQDOmcIA
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) November 29, 2020

While implementing a key strategy to support the families of martyrs and provide them with dignified lives, the government has launched housing programmes, provided educational services to the children of martyrs, offering comprehensive health care services that include initiatives for people of determination and recently during the novel coronavirus a comprehensive system aimed at improving life, scientific, cultural and sporting skills has also been launched.

This #CommemorationDay we honour our martyrs who paved our path towards a better future with their courage and sacrifice. #DubaiMunicipality pic.twitter.com/0oTwHlnpl6
— بلدية دبي | Dubai Municipality (@DMunicipality) November 30, 2020

The passage of years increases the glory of UAE martyrs because they are timeless symbols of patriotism that adorn our history with glory and pride, said His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
During Commemoration Day every year, schools and offices observe a minute’s silence to remember those who sacrificed their lives for the country. After a decree by Sheikh Khalifa in 2015, the event has been marked since then.
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As the five-day weekend approaches, many desert lovers in the UAE may have been looking forward to some camping.
However, if you previously had plans in place you may need to rethink them, as there’s currently a ban on camping in three emirates.

It’s been announced by authorities in the emirates of Sharjah, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah that overnight camping is currently not permitted and fines will be given for those found violating the current guidelines.
Sharjah’s police force confirmed on Friday that the emirate’s Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management team had imposed “a ban on staying at beaches overnight remains until further notice”.

Meanwhile, last week it was confirmed by the commander-in-chief of the Fujairah Police, Major-General Mohamed Ahmad bin Ghanem Al Kaabi, that camping of “any kind including tents and caravans in all regions of the emirate” is currently banned.
“Fines and stringent penalties will be slapped against violators. Any tent, camp or caravan will be demolished or removed with immediate effect,” he said, per the UAE Barq news agency.
The emirate of Ras Al-Khaimah also has similar restrictions in place, which was imposed back in September, and is set to continue until stated otherwise.
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Meghan Markle recently made the brave decision to share in a heartfelt essay written for the New York Times that she had suffered a miscarriage earlier this year.
“I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second,” she wrote in the piece which was titled ‘Losses We Share’.

The Duchess of Sussex recalled how she knew “something was not right” as she was changing her first-born son Archie Mountbatten Windsor’s nappy and she felt “a sharp cramp”.
Meghan’s powerful words have been met with praise and her revelation will have surely helped many who have gone through similar ordeals.

However, some took issue with the former Suits actress’ decision to share her heartbreak.
“Is anyone really questioning the pain and sheer awfulness of suffering a miscarriage, or are they perhaps criticising Meghan’s decision to write a 1,000 word op-Ed about herself?” one critic wrote on Twitter. “What does it add to the resources already available for those who go through a tragedy like this?”
The criticism caused many to jump to the defence of Meghan, including Chrissy Teigen.
According to E! News, Teigen quote retweeted the harsh response saying, “Award for today’s absolute piece of —- goes to Marco Giannangeli [who wrote the criticising comment]. Congratulations, piece of —-.”
However, Teigen swiftly deleted the tweet and then followed up saying, “Sorry forgot I’m trying to be nicer lol.”

Sorry forgot I’m trying to be nicer lol
— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) November 25, 2020

Teigen herself recently announced she suffered a miscarriage. In a heartbreaking post on Instagram, the 34-year-old described it as “pain we’ve never felt before”.
“We are shocked and in the kind of deep pain you only hear about, the kind of pain we’ve never felt before,” she said. “We were never able to stop the bleeding and give our baby the fluids he needed, despite bags and bags of blood transfusions. It just wasn’t enough.”
Teigen went on to say that she and husband John Legend never usually decide on their babies’ name until they are born, but had been calling their unborn baby boy ‘Jack’. She also added he would always be a part of their “little family”.

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As the UAE’s 49th National Day is just around the corner, it’s important to know about its history along with Commemoration Day which is earlier known as Martyrs’ Day.
What is Commemoration Day?
Martyrs’ Day was initially declared by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in 2015, in the memory of the nation’s martyrs and in recognition of their immortal sacrifices. Now more commonly known as Commemoration Day, this year the day will fall December 1, 2020. It will be followed by UAE National Day celebrations on December 2, 2020. However, it should be noted that Commemoration Day is a day of reflection to remember and honour those who have sacrificed their lives for the UAE.
READ: Caution urged about gatherings ahead of UAE National Day and Christmas 

What is UAE National Day?
UAE National Day falls on December 2 marks the country’s formal nationalisation and the start of the federal unification of the emirates in 1971. This year will mark the 49th annual UAE National Day.
While the official theme of UAE National Day celebrations is the ‘Spirit of the Union’, it is derived from the vision and leadership of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founder of the UAE. The theme is complemented with a logo that has a silhouette of the iconic image of the first congregation of the Founding Fathers of the UAE, on 2 December 1971.
As per a circular issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, public holidays for Commemoration Day and UAE National Day for federal government employees will be from Tuesday, December 1 until Thursday, December 3 with employees being able to resume work on Sunday, December 6, 2020.
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Meghan Markle has revealed that she had a miscarriage back in July, as she opened up about the “pain and grief” she has suffered.
The Duchess of Sussex penned a heartfelt piece for the New York Times, where she revealed the moment she knew she was losing her baby.

“I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second,” she wrote in the piece which was titled ‘Losses We Share’.
The Duchess of Sussex recalled how she knew “something was not right” as she was changing her first-born son Archie Mountbatten Windsor’s nappy and she felt “a sharp cramp”.

“I dropped to the floor with him in my arms, humming a lullaby to keep us both calm, the cheerful tune a stark contrast to my sense that something was not right,” she recalls in the piece.

The 38-year-old went on to reveal she was taken to hospital, and also shared her husband Prince Harry’s heartbreak over the ordeal.
“Sitting in a hospital bed, watching my husband’s heart break as he tried to hold the shattered pieces of mine, I realized that the only way to begin to heal is to first ask, ‘Are you OK?’,” Meghan says.
The piece was written by Meghan to encourage more people to speak about their loss and heartbreak, as well as the importance of checking in on people to ask whether they are okay.
Pointing out that this year has been a particularly hard one given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Duchess emphasised checking in on others is more important than ever.
“This year has brought so many of us to our breaking points,” she writes. “Loss and pain have plagued every one of us in 2020, in moments both fraught and debilitating.”
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In recent years, the use of cash has become less and less. Since the pandemic hit in March, contactless payments have soared more than ever before.
Now, the Dubai government is putting a plan in place to head the emirate on the path to becoming a totally cashless place.

A new initiative entitled the ‘Cashless Dubai Working Group’ is set to form a plan to lead the way for the emirate’s full digital transition.
Aiding in this transition is Smart Dubai and the Dubai Department of Finance who collated a report – the ‘Dubai Cashless Framework Report’ – which supports the development of Dubai to becoming the world’s smartest and happiest city, which directly correlates with the objectives of the UAE Centennial 2071 plan.

According to WAM, the Director-General of the Dubai Department of Finance, His Excellency Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh, has said pioneering contactless payments in the emirate will “advance various aspects of economic activity in Dubai”.
Meanwhile, His Excellency Younus Al Nasser, Assistant Director-General of Smart Dubai and CEO of the Dubai Data Establishment outlined that the framework in place is following the example of nations which have already become totally cashless.
“The Cashless Framework Report benchmarks four countries that have successfully led a full transition towards a cashless society,” he said in a statement. “The Smart Dubai team working on the report used references from international studies to identify the benefits of transitioning towards a cashless society.”
Get ready for tapping to be the norm in its entirety.
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