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A new office has been established in the UAE dedicated to supporting those who have been frontline workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Launched by President Sheikh Khalifa, the Frontline Heroes Office will be a key force in highlighting the incredible work and key roles frontline workers have played during crises and emergencies. As […] More
As Dubai officially welcomed back tourists and visitors yesterday on July 7, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was on hand to ensure everything ran smoothly. Taking to Twitter, the Crown Prince of Dubai revealed he “oversaw preparations” at Dubai International Airport as the emirate begins to welcome back tourists. “Today I […] More
“Welcome to Dubai or welcome back to Dubai” is the message we can once again say as borders have officially reopened to tourists. In a landmark moment after borders being closed for nearly four months, tourists were seen arriving at Dubai International Airport today, July 7. A series of Instagram story posts on the General Directorate […] More
In yet another breakthrough for women’s rights and female representation in Saudi Arabia, the first female head of a co-ed university has been appointed. Professor Lilac Al Safadi was named head of the Saudi Electonic University over the weekend after royal approval. Under the same decree, five presidents were also named at other Saudi universities. […] More
It’s official: visitors are once again welcome back in Dubai. As of today, July 7, tourists will quite literally receive a “warm welcome” from Dubai. In a Twitter post by the Dubai Media Office, a new sticker visitors will be receiving upon arrival in the emirate on their passports was unveiled reading, “A warm welcome […] More
After borders closed to tourists just under four months ago, it’s refreshing to be able to say that visitors in Dubai are officially welcome back. As of today, July 7, borders are officially open to tourists. Where visitors may be from is another question, as with the relaunching of flights, there’s over 50 possible cities […] More
UAE authorities have clarified rumours that malls were set to be closed for two weeks, calling the claims totally false. The National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority took to their official Twitter account to rubbish the “false information” which was spreading on social media about malls supposedly closing for two weeks. However, this is […] More
Rapper Kanye West has announced he intends to run for President of the United States. Taking to Twitter to announce his bid the 43-year-old said, “We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States! #2020VISION.” Interestingly, one […] More
