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A travel corridor between the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom has officially opened.

As of 4am on Saturday, November 14, 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.
There’s were also five other countries added to the UK’s quarantine exemption list: Bahrain, Cambodia, Chile, Iceland and Laos.
This change comes after it was confirmed last month that all tourists from the UK and Germany can be tested upon arrival at Dubai airport. They can also present a negative COVID-19 test which is valid 96 hours before the date of departure.
However, for those arriving into Abu Dhabi, you must self-isolate for 14 days. At present, there is also a tracking system in place whereby incoming passengers will be given an electronic wristband to wear for their 14-day quarantine.
Despite the mandatory quarantine being lifted for UAE residents travelling to the UK, all non-essential travel for tourist purposes is currently banned in the UK as the country is in lockdown until December 2.
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As the world has grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic for most of 2020, the UAE has shared some positive news about its recovery process.
Earlier this week on Tuesday, a press conference was held by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) where it was revealed that the country is now in the planning stages to return to normal life.

“The #Covid19 crisis has been a real test for the countries of the world,” the NCEMA said in a statement. “The #UAE was able to control the situation by stimulating its efforts and capabilities, and this has led to the #UAE entering the planning stage for recovery.”
While it was noted that the cases numbers in the UAE have increased recently, the rate of recovery in the country was also highlighted, showcasing the exceptional work the healthcare industry and frontline workers are doing to contain the virus and help patients recover.

We look forward to successfully moving beyond the planning stage for recovery, which is an important step that highlights the country’s efficiency and readiness to ensure a safe, gradual return to normal life.#CommitToWin
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) November 10, 2020

In their campaign for recovery, which is using the hashtag #CommitToWin, key sectors will be a focus including the economy, tourism, education, aviation and health.
It’s a positive sign to see, with the government outlining they were looking forward to the future of things returning to normal.
“We look forward to successfully moving beyond the planning stage for recovery, which is an important step that highlights the country’s efficiency and readiness to ensure a safe, gradual return to normal life,” the NCEMA said.
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Bahrain’s longtime prime minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman has sadly passed away.
It was announced by the official Bahrain News Agency on Wednesday afternoon that His Royal Highness had passed away the age of 84.

“By order of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Royal Court mourns His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister, who passed away this morning at Mayo Clinic Hospital in the United States of America,” it was announced in a statement.
Following the Bahraini Prime Minister’s death, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, paid tribute to the late Prince Khalifa bin Salman on Twitter.

تعازينا لشقيقنا ملك البحرين .. ولأهلنا في البحرين الحبيبة في وفاة الأمير خليفة بن سلمان آل خليفة .. مسيرة ممتدة في خدمة بلده .. ورحلة تنموية ساهمت في صياغة تاريخ البحرين الحديث.. نسأل الله له الرحمه والمغفرة ولأهلنا في البحرين الصبر والسلوان .. pic.twitter.com/e6XIbo9mV8
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) November 11, 2020

“Our condolences to our brother, the King of Bahrain and to our beloved Bahraini people on the death of Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa,” he said, adding that His Royal Highness contributed heavily to shaping Bahrain’s modern history.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, also shared his condolences on Twitter mourning the death of the Bahraini royal.

May God have mercy on Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. He was one of the architects of modern Bahrain and he leaves behind a rich legacy. Our heartfelt condolences to King Hamad, the Crown Prince and the people of Bahrain. pic.twitter.com/CYsrOcbYTL
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) November 11, 2020

“May God have mercy on Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. He was one of the architects of modern Bahrain and he leaves behind a rich legacy,” he said. “Our heartfelt condolences to King Hamad, the Crown Prince and the people of Bahrain.”
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Whilst we only had a public holiday some two weeks ago, you may be already looking forward to the next break.
And we’re here to tell you there’s not long to wait at all.

Want even better news? The next long weekend is set to be a five-day break.
Three public holidays are set to combine with a weekend, making that week a two-day work week and a five-day weekend.

So, when exactly can we look forward to this break? The answer – in just a few weeks.
Tuesday, December 1, in the UAE will mark Commemoration Day which honours the Emiratis who have sacrificed their lives to protect their country.
Then, on Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3, the UAE will celebrate UAE National Day, which celebrates the unification of the seven emirates.
Starting off the final month of 2020 with a five-day weekend really doesn’t sound bad at all.
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It’s known the inner circle of the Kardashian-Jenners is very tight knight, and once you’re out, you’re out.
Over the past year, all of the sisters unfollowed their longtime friend Larsa Pippen and now she’s spoken out, but in true Kar-Jenner style, they, of course, hit back.

Larsa recently spoke out about the Keeping Up With the Kardashians stars on a podcast, strongly suggesting that the demise of their friendship was down to Kim’s husband Kanye West who caused her to have a “different type of relationship” with the KKW Beauty founder.
“If your husband feels, like, threatened by my relationship with you, then I don’t want to be that person,” she said on the Hollywood Raw podcast.

Well, now an apparent source close to the Kardashians have told E! News that they distanced themselves from Larsa as they didn’t trust her and in fact caught her “talking behind their backs and it was all just too much”.

“They all think Larsa is toxic energy,” the source added.
In fact, the whole family believes Larsa is doing anything to make herself “stay relevant”.
“They think she’s trying to stay relevant and Kim doesn’t appreciate the accusations regarding Kanye,” the E! News source added.
“The family is very protective over one another and all feel like she violated their privacy by dishing out details to the public.”
Whatever went on behind the scenes between Larsa and the Kardashian sisters we may never know, but after this, we’re not sure if she’ll ever be in the good books again.
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Just a couple of weeks ago Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, announced the joyous news that she had given birth to her second child.
The daughter of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai revealed she had welcomed a baby girl with her husband Sheikh Faisal Saud Khalid Al Qasimi.

Now, Sheikha Latifa has shared the first photo of the newborn being cradled by her father. In the sweet snap, Sheikh Faisal is seen giving his daughter a kiss.

Upon giving birth, Sheikha Latifa revealed the happy news on her official Instagram page.
“We were blessed today with a baby girl, Sheikha Bint Faisal Al Qasimi,” she said in her announcement post.
This is the second child for Sheikha Latifa and Sheikh Faisal after the pair welcomed their first child, Mohammed bin Faisal Al Qassimi, in July 2018. The couple married in early 2016.
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Just a couple of weeks ago Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, announced the joyous news that she had given birth to her second child.
The daughter of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai revealed she had welcomed a baby girl with her husband Sheikh Faisal Saud Khalid Al Qasimi.

Now, Sheikha Latifa has shared the first photo of the newborn being cradled by her father. In the sweet snap, Sheikh Faisal is seen giving his daughter a kiss.

Upon giving birth, Sheikha Latifa revealed the happy news on her official Instagram page.
“We were blessed today with a baby girl, Sheikha Bint Faisal Al Qasimi,” she said in her announcement post.
This is the second child for Sheikha Latifa and Sheikh Faisal after the pair welcomed their first child, Mohammed bin Faisal Al Qassimi, in July 2018. The couple married in early 2016.
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