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Private beaches in Dubai are now open, per a directive from Dubai Tourism. While public beaches remain closed, private beaches at hotels were reopened on Tuesday, May 12. However, there are strict guidelines in place. Beaches cannot go above 30 per cent capacity and beach day passes are not to be sold as of right […] More
Stay safe There are many rules and regulations to follow when residents leave the house in order to ensure the health and safety of the public. For example, masks must be worn at all times, temperatures must be checked upon entries to malls, supermarkets and other retailers and you must not leave the house between […] More
‘Angels and guardians’ Nancy Ajram has paid tribute to all those on the frontline of the battle against COVID-19 on Tuesday May 12, celebrating International Nurses Day. “All appreciation, respect and love for all male and female nurses,” the Lebanese singer said on Twitter. “You and all health workers are angels and guardians who are […] More
It was announced at the start of Ramadan malls would be opening across Dubai, but there were strict protocols put in place for shoppers in order to ensure the health and safety of the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, nearly three weeks on, there have been some updated guidelines issued by the Dubai Economy […] More
As a three-day meeting headed by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is currently underway in order to discuss procedures and preparations for life post-coronavirus, His Highness declared his commitment to ensuring the UAE has the fastest economic recovery in the world. The ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE has […] More
‘The world must synchronise’ It’s no secret life has been altered drastically amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of the world has had to stay home, immense pressure has been put on the medical sector, jobs have been lost and economies have been impacted hugely across the globe. While right now it seems unfathomable to […] More
While Saudi Arabia announced on Monday morning the country’s value added tax (VAT) would be increased, the UAE will not follow in the kingdom’s footsteps. According to , Younis Khouri, under-secretary in the Finance Ministry, has said there are no plans to increase VAT in the UAE. The outlet also reports that even before the […] More
The Eid Al Fitr holiday dates have been announced by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources in the UAE. The break, which applies to public sector employees, will from Ramadan 29 to Shawwal 3 as per the Islamic calendar. At present Ramadan 29 is expected to fall on Friday, May 22, meanwhile Shawwal 3 […] More
