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As the UAE continues its nationwide vaccination drive against COVID-19, it’s been announced by a top health official that there are movement restrictions being considered for those who are unvaccinated.In a statement posted to the UAE’s National Crisis Emergency and Disaster Management Authority Twitter page, a statement was made by Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri.It was stated by Dr. Al Dhaheri, “Strict measures are being considered to restrict movement of unvaccinated individuals and to implement preventive measures such as restricting entry to some places and having access to some services, to ensure the health and safety of everyone.”
We are all responsible towards society and have a role in preserving its health and safety, the vaccine is our best means to recover and return to a normal life.#TogetherWeRecover pic.twitter.com/ao5T3SRrAD
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) April 20, 2021The NCEMA also explained that receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is “our best means to recover and return to a normal life”.To date, the total number of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine given is over 9.7 million.COVID-19 vaccines in the UAEAt present, there are four COVID-19 vaccines available in the UAE.The first vaccine to be approved in the UAE was the Sinophram vaccine, followed by the Pfizer vaccine being permitted in Dubai towards the end of last year. The Pfizer vaccine is also now available in Abu Dhabi.In January, Russia’s Sputnik V was approved for emergency use. The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine was approved for use in Dubai in February.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature Image: Sara Shakeel Instagram More

With new buildings and attractions popping up in Dubai all the time, the latest attraction to emerge in the emirate is in the desert, inspired by the famous Love Lake.The new Moon Lake, which is in the shape of a crescent moon, can be found in the middle of the Al Qudra desert the Google Map coordinates of 24.7874218, 55.3065662.The new lake was first revealed by popular Dubai-based photographer and videographer, Mostafa, who goes by @100.pixels on Instagram.The photographer referred to it as a “hidden gem” in Dubai, “full of wildlife and barely untouched nature”.The discovery was made by Mostafa just at the start of Ramadan, and it looks particularly stunning amongst the bright sands of the desert.However, in order to access the new lake, you’ll need to ensure you have the right vehicle to get you there, namely a 4×4 as there’s no direct road leading to the Moon Lake. We suppose it does add to the adventure aspect of the journey.Earlier this year, another landmark, also a lake, was uncovered in the UAE.The unearthing of this unique nature spot – a bright pink lake in Ras Al Khaimah – was by an Emirati student, Ammar Al Farsi who is from Sharjah.Using a drone, the 19-year-old captured the stunning shots which he shared to social media. The lake is found amongst the Saraya Islands, which are located the emirate of Ras AL Khaimah.We’re just waiting to see what else will pop up in the UAE this year.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages/Media @100.pixels Instagram, Feature Image: @100.pixels/Unsplash  More

Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has ranked in the top five on Gulf Business‘ power list for the most powerful Arabs in Qatar as she continues to revamp the art scene in the region.Being the chairperson of the Qatar Museums, Sheikha Al Mayassa has made a noteworthy impact in the global art scene as she brings some of the world’s leading artists to the region through profound exhibitions and artwork purchases in the region.With an annual reported budget of $1 billion to spend according to Gulf Business, she has played a vital role in cultivating cultural growth while keeping national traditions in mind. As Sheikha Al Mayassa – who is also co-chair of Fashion Trust Arabia – continues to establish Qatar in the world of international contemporary art, as she overlooked the rebranding of the QMA (Qatar Museums Authority) under a new name which is now Qatar Museums.The museums which fall under her stewardship include the Museum of Islamic Art, Mathaf (the Arab Museum of Modern Art) and the National Museum of Qatar.The others who have ranked on the top 5 most powerful Arabs in Qatar include Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, President and CEO of Qatar Petroleum and Chairman and MD of Industries Qatar, Hassan Al Thawadi, Chairman for Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, Mansoor Ebrahim Al-Mahmoud, the CEO of Qatar Investment Authority and Abdulla Mubarak Al-Khalifa, the Group CEO of Qatar National Bank.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Instagram @almayassabnthamad More

Huda Kattan, the founder of Huda Beauty, has made the ultimate donation this Ramadan, showing her support for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s 100 million meals initiative.Sharing a video to her personal Instagram page, which has over two million followers, the beauty mogul announced she would be donating one million meals to the campaign.“It’s hard to believe that in today’s world, in 2021, we’re still dealing with issues of malnutrition and that every ten seconds a child dies because of hunger,” she explained. “This initiative is so incredible and it’s just a reminder of how each and every single one of us has the power to make a change.”She also added that she was “proud” to live in a country like the UAE, which is giving back to those less fortunate.Last week, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the record-breaking campaign taking place during the Holy Month of Ramadan.Being one of the biggest food drive campaigns in the region, the mission was launched by Sheikh Mohammed to provide 100 million meals as part of UAE’s unwavering efforts for social change, in order to combat the key challenges faced by humanity especially amid COVID-19.This is a huge expansion from the 10 million meals campaign which was launched last year in 2020 to help those worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.So far a total of more than 11.6 million meals have been donated, for more information regarding the imitative and latest updates visit 100millionmeals.ae– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Instagram @huda More

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, has welcomed a new baby into his family.Per local media, the Crown Prince welcomed a baby boy, which is his fifth child – he now has three boys and two girls.Mohammed bin Salman’s brother, Prince Saud, posted on Twitter, announcing the birth, stating, “May Allah make him a baby of happiness, bless him and make him a source of joy for his parents.”Another member of the Saudi royal family, Mohammed bin Sultan bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, also shared his congratulations to the Crown Prince, revealing the name of the newborn to be Abdulaziz.
رُزق سمو سيدي ولي العهد بمولود أسماه “عبدالعزيز” جعله الله من مواليد السعادة💚💚 pic.twitter.com/VyWCuGZzg2
— محمد بن سلطان آل سعود (@msna_20) April 17, 2021He was named after King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud, the founder of Saudi Arabia, and Mohammed bin Salman’s grandfather.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature Image: Saudi Press Agency More

One week after Prince Philip passed away, he was laid to rest on April 17, 2021.Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, the funeral for the Duke of Edinburgh was a toned-down affair, taking place within the grounds of Windsor Castle in the UK, with no members of the public present and only 30 members of close family and friends permitted in St George’s Chapel, where the service took place.In line with social distancing requirements, Queen Elizabeth II sat alone as she bid a final farewell to her beloved husband of 73 years.A poignant photo was shared to the British Royal Family Instagram of Her Majesty standing alone as her husband’s coffin was carried into the chapel.Also in attendance at the funeral was Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.The service was lead by the dean of Windsor, David Conner, who praised the late Duke of Edinburgh’s “kindness, humour and humanity”. He also added that the entirety of the UK was “inspired by his unwavering loyalty to our Queen”.Prince Philip’s lifePrince Philip, who was born in Greece in 1921, was due to turn 100 in June.He wed the Queen – then Princess Elizabeth – on 10 July 1947. The pair celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary last year.Just four years after they wed, Princess Elizabeth became Queen after her father King George VI passed away aged 56. Upon her ascension to the throne in 1952, Prince Philip swore to be Her Majesty’s “liege man of life and limb”, which he was for almost 70 years until his death.
“He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years, and I, and his whole family, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim, or we shall ever know.”
-Her Majesty The Queen, 1997. pic.twitter.com/wbSldSavNA
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 10, 2021Upon his passing, the British palace looked back on Prince Philip’s time as consort to the Queen and shared a moving speech Her Majesty made at the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary in 1997.“He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years, and I, and his whole family, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim, or we shall ever know,” she said.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: The Royal Family Twitter/ Instagram More

With a long weekend in the pipeline following the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, here’s all the information you need to know regarding the potential dates for Eid Al Fitr this year.Eid Al Fitr – also referred to as the ‘Festival of Breaking the Fast’ – is a religious holiday in the UAE as it celebrates Muslims worldwide, as it marks the end of a month-long dawn to dusk sunset fasting during Ramadan. Depending on the sighting of the moon, the exact dates for this observation are always announced by the UAE government are announced closer to the date.As per the official government website, Eid Al Fitr is said to take place from 29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal, making it a total of four days.
#UAE announces holidays for public, private sector for 2021-2022.#UAE_BARQ_EN pic.twitter.com/vq7Aoy2RGQ
— UAE BARQ (@UAE_BARQ_EN) December 19, 2020With the final placement of holidays yet to be confirmed, if Eid Al Fitr falls on Thursday, May 13, Thursday to Sunday would be granted off and if Eid occurs on Friday, May 14, 2021, holidays shall occur from then until Monday, May 17, 2021.All of the UAE public holidays in 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.The dates are subject to change as per the UAE authorities, for more information regarding the latest news visit u.ae/en for any further details.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Instagram @visitabudhabi More