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COVID-19 Daily Podcast: Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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From patrols to drones, Dubai Police outline back-to-school safety plan
Dubai Police will deploy special patrols and drones to ensure student safety on the roads as they return to their classrooms at the start of the new academic year on Monday.
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UAE carries out Gaza aid air drop as death toll from starvation rises
The UAE has continued to carry out air drops of essential aid into Gaza as health ministry data showed death toll from starvation rose to 271.
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UAE pavillion reaches 3 million visitors milestone at Expo 2025 Osaka
The UAE pavilion has welcome three million visitors at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, marking another key milestone in its journey as one of the most visited and admired national pavilions at the Expo.
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Dubai Metro stations get signage overhaul to ease navigation
Dubai Metro users can now enjoy a smoother commute, thanks to a major upgrade in station signage.
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Abu Dhabi drug bust uncovers 377 kg of crystal meth in oil cans
In a major drug bust, authorities in Abu Dhabi have arrested a three-member gang who were caught with 377 kg of crystal meth.
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Stunt rider nabbed in Al Khawaneej for risking public safety
A young motorcyclist has been caught riding dangerously without number plates in Dubai's Al Khawaneej area.
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UAE evacuates 155 injured patients from Gaza
The UAE, in cooperation with the World Health Organisation, has carried out a medical evacuation from Gaza, transporting 155 patients and their families for treatment.
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UAE joins US, Saudi Arabia in demanding action to protect civilians in Sudan
The UAE has joined a host of countries, including the US, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, in expressing shock over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan as the civil conflict rages into its third year.
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UAE detects 405 cases of fake Emiratisation in half-year review
A total of 405 fake recruitments to bypass Emiratisation targets have been detected at private sector companies across the UAE during the first half of this year.
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UAE expresses solidarity with Afghanistan over fatal bus crash
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Afghanistan over a bus collision that killed at least 79 people.
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UAE allows flexible hours for federal workers as schools reopen
UAE federal workers will be allowed reduced work hours on Monday, August 25, for school drop-offs and pick-ups on the first day of the new academic year.
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First team of Emirati youth arrive in Al Arish to assist in Gaza humanitarian mission
The first batch of the UAE's "Youth Social Missions Programme" has arrived in Egypt's Al Arish to start humanitarian work in Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
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Dubai Foster Care Committee records near 100% approval rate
Dubai's Foster Care Committee has worked on 287 cases during the first half of the year, recording 98.26 per cent in judicial approval rating for its competent and accurate recommendations.
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UAE Central Bank fines Malik exchange house AED2 million
The Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) has revoked the licence of Malik Exchange and imposed a fine of AED2 million for violations of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.
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UAE intensifies firefighting operations in Albania
The UAE Rescue Team has conducted 19 specialised operations, with 406 precise water drops on fire hotspots, using more than 700,000 kg of water in continued efforts to fight wildfires in Albania.
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UAE confers First-Class Medal of Independence on Ukrainian envoy
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First-Class Medal of Independence on Ukraine Ambassador to the UAE, Dmytro Sinyk.
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Parkin and e& to roll out 30-minute EV charging stations in Dubai
Parkin, Dubai's largest paid parking services provider, has partnered with a subsidiary of e& to roll out 200 ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the city, and reduce charging time to under 30 minutes.
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Dubai Humanitarian leads tribute in honour of killed aid workers
Dubai Humanitarian on Tuesday convened a community gathering alongside some UN offices to honour the "sacrifices of humanitarian workers" and to reaffirm that aid workers must never be a target, as the globe marked World Humanitarian Day.
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UAE joins efforts to extinguish Montenegro wildfires
A UAE taskforce has been dispatched to support efforts to extinguish the wildfires in Montenegro, under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Ancient Christian cross discovered in Abu Dhabi
Archeologists in Abu Dhabi discovered a Christian faith cross moulded onto a plaque that has been dated to the 7th or 8th century on Sir Bani Yas Island, as the emirate reignites efforts to unearth its history.
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From patrols to drones, Dubai Police outline back-to-school safety plan
Dubai Police will deploy special patrols and drones to ensure student safety on the roads as they return to their classrooms at the start of the new academic year on Monday.
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UAE carries out Gaza aid air drop as death toll from starvation rises
The UAE has continued to carry out air drops of essential aid into Gaza as health ministry data showed death toll from starvation rose to 271.
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UAE pavillion reaches 3 million visitors milestone at Expo 2025 Osaka
The UAE pavilion has welcome three million visitors at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, marking another key milestone in its journey as one of the most visited and admired national pavilions at the Expo.
