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A global outage of some of the most high profile websites in the world has occurred.Major global news websites including the BBC, The New York Times, the UK government website, CNN and more were affected by the outage. Meanwhile, sites such as Amazon, Hulu, Twitch, Reddit, Pinterest and HBO Max were also affected.Shopify, an e-commerce software which many brands use, was also affected by the glitch.It’s been reported the disruption was due to an error that occurred with US-based cloud service company, Fastly.Many sites came up with the error message “Error 503 Service Unavailable”, while others said a “fastly error” or simply “unknown”.In a statement addressing the outage, hosting company Fastly said, “We identified a service configuration that triggered disruptions across our POPs globally and have disabled that configuration. Our global network is coming back online.”With Fastly acting as a cloud service company to so many websites worldwide, some joked it was “the day the internet stopped”.
BBC, New York Times, British Government, The Guardian.
The Day the Internet Stopped pic.twitter.com/bkw0tgbawh
— Liveuamap (@Liveuamap) June 8, 2021Of course, many memes emerged following the outage as people flocked to Twitter to share their thoughts on the global glitch with the hashtag #InternetShutdown trending.
the internet is broken pic.twitter.com/9IkzUEGbCz
— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) June 8, 2021
Me on my first day at #Fastly: What does this button do?
The internet: pic.twitter.com/IYYEbDEC0n
— Mark the Blogger (He/him) (@MarktheBlogger1) June 8, 2021
Internet is down. huge web outage going on right now.
Reddit is DownTwitch is DownAmazon is Down.and many others.
It’s TIME TO PANICpic.twitter.com/Aro2pZwWZK
— SVM (@ShivamChatak) June 8, 2021Even KitKat joined in on the meme fun.Beauty e-commerce site Lookfantastic was also affected but took the opportunity to host a competition.
Whilst our competitors are inactive, we’re proactive! 👀🛍️ Retweet for the chance to WIN a £100 voucher to spend on LOOKFANTASTIC🤑💸💰 #InternetShutdown
— LOOKFANTASTIC (@lookfantastic) June 8, 2021Luckily, everything seems to be back up and running. However, it’s a window into showcasing that a #InternetShutdown is a very real possibility…– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramMedia: Twitter, Feature Image: Unsplash More

With hot, hotter and hottest being attached to the UAE’s clichéd references every summer, this year is no different as temperatures have already soared.Over the weekend, in parts of the UAE temperatures peaked at 51 degrees Celsius this weekend with 90 per cent humidity.While the heatwave continues this season, extreme temperatures are expected as usual by residents of the UAE, who are constantly trying to acclimatize to the conditions accordingly, to avoid any heat-related illnesses.As per a tweet by the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), the highest recorded temperature over the country on June 4 was 51°C in Sweihan (Al Ain).
#The_highest_temperature_recorded over the country today is 51°C in Sweihan (Al Ain) at 14:00 UAE Local Time.
— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@NCMS_media) June 4, 2021More sweltering temperatures are on the horizon as experts have predicted that temperatures could reach around 45 degrees Celcius as the humidity could reach a 90 per cent mark, with a morning fog in specific areas between the capital and Dubai.Due to the scorching weather, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has also confirmed a 2.5-hour midday break for workers that are required to be outside due to the nature of their job, which is all set to begin from June 15, 2021, onwards.All the necessary rules must be adhered to, in order to avoid any penalties, as a fine of Dhs5,000 could be imposed per individual, if rules are flouted against until September 15, 2021 with violations to be reported on 80060.With high temperatures taking a toll on your body, it’s essential to keep yourselves hydrated at all times as you beat the scorching summer heat in this part of the world.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Pexels by Fabio More

As the UAE continues to pave the way in the fight against COVID-19, the emirates have become the first country in the world to approve a life-saving COVID-19 treatment, which was approved by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP).The treatment, known as Sotrovimab (Vir-7831) which has been endorsed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is now licensed and enabled for patient use in the UAE in emergencies, the first place in the world where it is available.Per WAM, the state news agency, the treatment which was developed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Vir Biotechnology has been found to drastically reduce hospitalization for those suffering from COVID-19 and reduce fatalities by 85 per cent.Discussing the latest available treatment in the UAE, Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, praised the UAE’s “keenness to proactively address the pandemic”.
UAE first country to approve highly effective, new COVID-19 treatment authorised by FDA for emergency use#WamNews https://t.co/XQNmq5nWOM
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) May 29, 2021“Such a new qualitative achievement would not have been possible had it not been for the UAE leadership’s keenness to proactively address the pandemic, attract and provide innovative medicines that prove effective and efficient, and adopting them as treatment protocols,” he said.The Minister also highlighted that the treatment will help combat COVID-19 deaths in the UAE and help speed up the recovery for many patients.“It will also support the country’s efforts being made to conduct Covid-19 tests and administer vaccines, retaining its leading position among the world’s foremost countries, dealing efficiently with the COVID-19 pandemic,” he added.This comes after it was declared the UAE is now the world leader in vaccine distribution rates.“We are pleased to announce that #UAE is at the top of vaccine distribution rate, becoming the first country in vaccine distribution per 100 people worldwide,” the NCEMA said.“This achievement is a testament to the success of the national vaccination campaign and the country’s proactive approach to achieving a sustainable recovery.”– For more about Dubai’s lifestyle, news and fashion scene follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature Image: Chokniti Khongchum from Pexels More

One of the USA’s oldest and most prestigious universities has elected its first Muslim student body president.Yale University, which is a part of the country’s Ivy League university group, recently held its student body elections and Bayan Galal received the majority vote.Per the university’s student newspaper Yale Daily News, Galal won 56.4 percent of the vote, which amounted to 1,131 votes.Galal’s sister, Ayah Galal, who is a reporter for a local news station in Connecticut, USA, also shared the groundbreaking news on her Twitter page citing “glass ceiling shattered”.
*GLASS CEILING SHATTERED* Incredibly proud of my little sister, Bayan Galal, who has been elected @Yale Student Body President!!! Bayan has made history as Yale’s first Muslim student body president. I can’t wait to see the incredible things she accomplishes. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/si1vlSxy69
— Ayah Galal (@ayahgalal) May 2, 2021“Bayan has made history as Yale’s first Muslim student body president,” she said. “I can’t wait to see the incredible things she accomplishes.”Meanwhile, Galal herself spoke to local news station WFSB says she was inspired by many people before her who paved the way and she hopes to do the same.“As a Muslim woman, I have only been able to accomplish things so many of the things that I’ve been able to because of other people who have advocated for me and advocated for people like me,” she said.“My goal was to pay that debt forward to future generations by delivering results for the Yale student body.”Galal has big plans to help Yale students most importantly focusing on health in five pillars – physical health, mental health, community health, academic health and financial health.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Instagram / Getty More

The Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for UAE private sector employees have been announced by authorities.Per the UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Eid Al Fitr holiday days for the private sector will be from Ramadan 29 until Shawwal 3.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced a paid holiday for the private sector starting from Ramadan 29 until Shawwal 3, 1442 Hijri, on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. #EidMubarak pic.twitter.com/PYHXuNGtXW
— MOHRE_UAE وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) May 4, 2021The corresponding dates to the Gregorian calendar are currently dependent on the moon-sighting.If Ramadan lasts for 29 days, UAE residents could see a five-day weekend from Tuesday, May 11 to Saturday, May 15, returning to work on Sunday, May 16.The UAE announced earlier on Tuesday the Eid Al Fitr dates for public sector employees. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced via their official Twitter page that following the end of Ramadan, the Eid Al Fitr holiday would be from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3, which is the same for private sector employees.Public holidays for 2021Arafat Day and Eid Al AdhaA couple of months after Eid Al Fitr, there could be another long weekend on the cards for UAE residents. Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha will fall on 9-12 of Dhu Al-Hijjah, which is expected to be between Tuesday, July 20 and Thursday, July 22. While this hasn’t been confirmed as of yet, if these dates are confirmed a six-day break could be on the cards.Islamic New YearA couple of weeks later it’s the Hijri New Year. Falling on Muharram 1, it’s projected to fall around August 9 or August 10.The Prophet’s BirthdayThe Prophet Mohammed’s birthday will fall on the 12 of the Hijri month of Rabi Al Awwal, which is projected to be around October 18.Commemoration Day and National DayTo close out 2021, those in the UAE will have another three-day break to look forward to with Commemoration Day, December 1, and National Day, December 2, with a day off also on, December 3.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature Image: Unsplash More

The UAE has announced the Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for public sector employees.The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced via their official Twitter page that following the end of Ramadan, the Eid Al Fitr holiday would be from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3.
Eid al-Fitr holiday for the Federal Government is from
29th of #Ramadan until the 3rd of Shawwal
According to the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources Circular pic.twitter.com/N81Rry2LBT
— FAHR (@FAHR_UAE) May 4, 2021At present this appears this corresponds in the Gregorian calendar from Tuesday, May 11 to Friday, May 14.The dates for private sector employees are set to be announced in due course.Public holidays for 2021Arafat Day and Eid Al AdhaA couple of months after Eid Al Fitr, there could be another long weekend on the cards for UAE residents. Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha will fall on 9-12 of Dhu Al-Hijjah, which is expected to be between Tuesday, July 20 and Thursday, July 22. While this hasn’t been confirmed as of yet, if these dates are confirmed a six-day break could be on the cards.Islamic New YearA couple of weeks later it’s the Hijri New Year. Falling on Muharram 1, it’s projected to fall around August 9 or August 10.The Prophet’s BirthdayThe Prophet Mohammed’s birthday will fall on the 12 of the Hijri month of Rabi Al Awwal, which is projected to be around October 18.Commemoration Day and National DayTo close out 2021, those in the UAE will have another three-day break to look forward to with Commemoration Day, December 1, and National Day, December 2, with a day off also on, December 3.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature Image: Unsplash More

As India faces the toughest fight against COVID-19 any country has seen thus far, high profile figures – including Priyanka Chopra Jonas – from the nation are urging the world to donate and raise money amidst the crisis.In a heartfelt video she posted to Instagram, Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas announced they were launching their own fundraiser in partnership with the Give India Foundation in order to help those who have been affected by the pandemic.“India, my home, is suffering the world’s worst Covid crisis, and we all need to help!” Chopra captioned the video. “People are dying in record numbers. There is illness everywhere, and it’s only continuing to spread and kill at great speed and scale.”The actress urged people to donate whatever they could to help, explaining that if just $10 was given by 100,000 people, $1 million would be raised.The funds raised will go towards medical equipment, vaccine support, COVID-19 care centres, isolation centres, oxygen generating plants and more.“Please please donate. Nick and I already have and will continue to contribute,” the Quantico star continued. “We have all seen how far and wide this virus can spread, an ocean between us makes no difference. No one is safe unless everyone is safe. It’s so heartening to see so many people stepping up to help in so many ways.“We need to beat this virus, and to do that requires ALL of us.”Over the past few weeks, India has seen drastically increasing COVID-19 numbers, with many countries opting to temporarily suspend flights in and out of the nation including the UAE.To date, there have been over 19,900,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in India and 218,000 fatalities.To donate to the GiveIndia fundraiser click here.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Priyanka Chopra Jonas Instagram, Feature Image: Getty More

Every year during the Holy Month, Ramadan 19 marks Zayed Humanitarian Day, which is a tribute to the nation’s founding father, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan yesterday, as this day in amadan marks the anniversary of his death in 2004.As part of a tribute to his late father – who is also considered the Father of the UAE – His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, honoured Sheikh Zayed’s “generosity” to the nation.“On Zayed Humanitarian Day we honour the generosity of our Founding Father, God rest his soul,” he said. “His philanthropic efforts extended across the world, regardless of faith or race, and on this day we renew our efforts to walk along his path of kindness and compassion for all.”
On Zayed Humanitarian Day we honour the generosity of our Founding Father, God rest his soul. His philanthropic efforts extended across the world, regardless of faith or race, and on this day we renew our efforts to walk along his path of kindness and compassion for all
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) May 1, 2021Sheikh Zayed was the pivotal figure who brought about the unification of the seven emirates in 1971 and was also appointed the President of the UAE upon the nation’s inception 50 years ago.He remained in this position until November 2, 2004, which marked his passing at the age of 86. His total time in office was 32 years and 336 days.Sheikh Zayed was succeeded by his eldest son, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who has now been the President of the UAE for 17 years and continues on the Founding Father of the UAE’s legacy.– For more about Dubai’s lifestyle, news and fashion scene follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram.Feature Image: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Twitter More