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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, countries are changing and adapting guidelines as best they can in order to prevent the further spread of the virus.
With that, Dubai has outlined new travel guidelines for citizens, residents and tourists, per an announcement from the emirate’s Supreme Committee of Crisis & Disaster Management.

In a statement from Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management said the amendments are to “ease hassles for passengers and exempt citizens from additional procedures without compromising on precautionary measures”.
One of the most notable updates to the guidelines includes changes to when a COVID-19 test is required before leaving Dubai. Now UAE residents, citizens and tourists who are departing from Dubai only need to undergo a PCR test if their destination country requires a certified negative result.

Meanwhile there’s other guidelines pertaining to whether you are a UAE citizen, resident or visitor arriving in Dubai.

#Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis & Disaster Management announces amendments to travel protocols in Dubai with an aim to ease procedures for passengers and exempt citizens from additional requirements without compromising on precautionary measures. pic.twitter.com/boAeVu6TAu
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) October 2, 2020

Citizens
Firstly, UAE citizens returning to Dubai are not required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test regardless of which destination they are flying from. They will only be required to undergo a PCR test upon arrival to Dubai.
Residents and visitors
All UAE residents returning to Dubai and visitors to Dubai must undergo a PCR test prior to their departure to the emirate.
In-transit passengers
A PCR test is needed for transit passengers from some countries and when the destination country requires them to do so.
In a statement from Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management said the amendments are to “ease hassles for passengers and exempt citizens from additional procedures without compromising on precautionary measures”.
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Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad Airways is now including a COVID-19 test in the price of tickets for those departing from the UAE capital.
Up until the end of the year, Etihad customers departing from Abu Dhabi International Airport will be entitled to a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test at Life Medical Diagnostic Centres around the UAE as part of the cost of their ticket.

However, this does not include those flying to China.
Discussing the new launch, Dr Nadia Bastaki, the Vice President of Medical Services for the airline said: “We are confident this partnership will provide Etihad, and most importantly our guests, with Life Dx’s superior testing technologies so they can travel from the capital with greater peace of mind.”

She also added it’s a “further step” to help passengers feel “secure and protected” when travelling with the airline.

Abu Dhabi borders open to tourists
This comes after it was announced Abu Dhabi’s borders are now open to tourists.
The reopening of the borders to international travellers is to “support recovery plans of the country’s tourism sector and economy”, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) said.
However, unlike neighbouring emirate Dubai, those arriving into Abu Dhabi those who are arriving from an international destination – whether they are tourists or residents – must quarantine in their homes or a hotel room for 14 days even if they test negative for COVID-19.
Etihad Airways will include a Covid-19 test in the price of tickets for UAE customers departing from Abu Dhabi until the end of the year.
The national airline will offer all passengers flying out of the UAE capital the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test at Life Medical Diagnostic Centres around the country as part of their airfare.
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She’s a supermodel, she’s a new mum, she’s a fashion icon – is there anything Gigi Hadid can’t do? Apparently not.
The 25-year-old has now added a new role to her CV  – voice actor.

On Wednesday evening, Gigi revealed her new cameo on the iconic cartoon Scooby Doo & Guess Who.
Sharing a teaser, the model revealed she would be playing the role of herself, becoming a part of the Mystery Inc. crew.

“IT’S ME & THE MYSTERY GANG !!!!!!?!!!!” she excitedly said on Instagram. “Tune in to ‘Scooby Doo & Guess Who?’ TOMORROW.”
The cartoon version of Gigi is seen in a pink crop top and skinny jeans – something we can definitely see her wearing in real life.
This exciting announcement follows the even more exciting revelation that Gigi and boyfriend Zayn Malik have welcomed their newborn daughter.
The couple announced their baby girl’s arrival last week – five days after Gigi reportedly gave birth.

“Our girl joined us earth-side this weekend and she’s already changed our world,” Gigi said announcing the birth of her daughter with a sweet photo. “So in love.”
The couple are yet to reveal the name of the newborn.
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One day after his passing, Dubai has paid tribute to the late Emir of Kuwait.
On Wednesday night, the Burj Khalifa lit up with a large image of Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah as a tribute to His Highness after he sadly passed away at the age of 91.

In a statement on the official Burj Khalifa Instagam page, condolences were shared.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the nation of Kuwait and its people on the passing of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber,” the post said.

Yesterday, after the news of Sheikh Sabah’s death was announced HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, paid tribute.

رحم الله أب الكويت الحاني..وقلب الخليج النابض..وأمير الإنسانية النبيل الشيخ صباح الأحمد الصباح.. حط رحاله عند رب رحيم كريم عظيم بعد أن خدم وقدّم وأكرم شعبه .. تعازينا لإخوتنا وأحبابنا شعب الكويت..ولكافة الشعوب العربية والإسلامية المحبة لأمير الإنسانية.. إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون pic.twitter.com/wGnBFtkjTO
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) September 29, 2020

Posting a photo of His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed referred to the late Emir of Kuwait as the “compassionate father” of the country” and “the noble prince of humanity”.
HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, also paid tribute to the late Emir of Kuwait on Twitter.

Our sincere condolences go to the Al-Sabah family and the people of Kuwait. Sheikh Sabah epitomised wisdom, tolerance, and peace and he was a great pioneer of Gulf cooperation. He served Kuwait with honor and grace, and his work will never be forgotten. May God have mercy on him pic.twitter.com/LUtWtu8JlL
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) September 29, 2020

“Our sincere condolences go to the Al-Sabah family and the people of Kuwait,” he said. “Sheikh Sabah epitomised wisdom, tolerance, and peace and he was a great pioneer of Gulf cooperation. He served Kuwait with honour and grace, and his work will never be forgotten. May God have mercy on him.”
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Chrissy Teigen has heartbreakingly announced the loss of her unborn baby boy.
The 34-year-old had recently revealed she was 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, Chrissy and husband John Legend sadly lost their unborn baby.

Sharing photos on Instagram, the 34-year-old announced her miscarriage in a heartbreaking describing 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.”

Chrissy went on to say that she and John 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”.
“To our Jack – I’m so sorry that the first few moments of your life were met with so many complications, that we couldn’t give you the home you needed to survive,” she said. “We will always love you.”
In her post, Chrissy also thanked everyone for their well-wishes and prayers during this difficult time.
“We are so grateful for the life we have, for our wonderful babies Luna and Miles, for all the amazing things we’ve been able to experience,” she added, ending the caption. “But everyday can’t be full of sunshine.
“On this darkest of days, we will grieve, we will cry our eyes out. But we will hug and love each other harder and get through it.”
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After announcing her third pregnancy last month with husband John Legend, Chrissy Teigen has been keeping her fans updated about how she’s been feeling.
From having Botox due to severe pregnancy migraines, to detailing exactly how she found out she was pregnant, Chrissy is always someone who keeps it very candid and real.

So much so, the 32-year-old is keeping her fans in the loop about the lows of her pregnancy.

Over the weekend Chrissy revealed she was receiving medical care due to excessive bleeding, which she admitted she found “weird” as she’s been feeling “really good”. However, it got to a point where she wouldn’t stop bleeding.
The following day, on Monday, September 28, Chrissy was admitted into hospital for a blood transfusion, which she said “sounds more dramatic than it is”.
“It’s an IV, but instead of fluids, the blood of some kind human being out there,” she explained. “Baby and I are completely fine, just missing the little things like walking…cooking…playing with the other buttbutts [sic].”
However, the following morning on Tuesday, Chrissy – who is mum to Luna, four, and two-year-old Miles – admitted she had a “really scary” moment.

Just had a really scary morning 😩 huge clot, almost save-worthy. The scramble to hear the heartbeat seemed like hours. I never thought I’d relief sigh so much in my liiiiife
— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) September 29, 2020

“Huge clot, almost save-worthy,” she said on Twitter. “The scramble to hear the heartbeat seemed like hours. I never thought I’d relief sigh so much in my liiiiife [sic].”
Before being admitted to hospital, Chrissy had revealed she was on bed rest for two weeks as per medical instructions. However, mum and baby are both okay and we’re wishing Chrissy a safe and happy rest of her pregnancy.
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Did someone say free parking in Dubai? Yep, you read that correctly.
However, unfortunately not everyone will be eligible for free parking.

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed that those who drive electric cars will be exempt from paying public parking fees for two years – this was implemented on July 1, 2020.
However, there is a catch. In order to be able to reap the benefits of free parking, your car must be registered in Dubai. Electric cars registered in other emirates will still have to pay parking fees in Dubai.

#Dubai-licensed electric vehicles get exemption from public parking fees for two years from July 1, 2020.https://t.co/o7ugmYffIi pic.twitter.com/SzXUlXVLpd
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 28, 2020

It was confirmed by the RTA that there are currently an estimated 1,803 electric cars which are registered in Dubai.
If you are one of those few, you’re automatically exempt from fees, so there’s no need to register your details anywhere else.
This initiative, according to Maitha bin Adai, the CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency at RTA, is to support Dubai’s Green Mobility Strategy.
“This initiative complements a previous initiative launched in 2018 designating parking slots in various parts of Dubai to electric vehicles exclusively,” she said. “It contributes to improving the air quality, curbing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability besides encouraging the public to own these types of vehicles.”
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