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The Takbir (religious chants glorifying Allah) echoed through the UAE as thousands of Muslims flocked to mosques and open-air spaces called musallahs to offer the first socially distanced Eid prayers on Thursday.
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As as the faithful look forward to offer the Eid Al Fitr prayers, Mosques across the UAE have announced certain guidelines to be followed in order to maintain the Covid-19 safety protocols. Here’s what we know about the Eid prayer rules.
Dubai based food app Nefsy, in coordination with IACAD, attempted a Guinness World Record by distributing 50,000 free iftar meals to low-income workers in just five hours. Results of Guinness World Record will be released in few days time.
The UAE suspends entry for travellers from Bangladesh Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka on national and foreign flights. The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) announced this on Monday,May 10. The suspension is effective from 11.59pm on Wednesday, May 12. Only exceptions are UAE citizens, diplomatic missions, official delegations Golden Visa holders, private jets and cargo flights. As per the announcement, transit flights are suspended as well
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EV Lab, a first-of-its-kind omnichannel, multi-brand electric vehicle platform organised the first EV Cars & Coffee event in Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. With the electric cars community growing in UAE, the event had a fantastic turnout . The motorists saw some unique EV models which could help in reducing carbon emissions. - Video by Shihab
Dubai Police’s Robocop, Amal, promotes awareness of drug hazards as part of an awareness drive titled ‘Protect Yourself’. Organised by Hemaya International Centre, the robot is interacting with the public at four locations, including malls. Video by Shihab
As India continues to battle the second wave of Covid and surge in cases, the Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Pavan Kapoor spoke exclusively to Khaleej Times about the crucial medical aid UAE has sent to India to mitigate the oxygen shortage. He said the ‘spirit of giving’ in the holy month Ramadan has come wonderfully to India’s aid. He also spoke about the India-UAE flight suspension and those stranded should wait patiently.
Delegates from 173 countries and 24 international agencies came together in Dubai on Tuesday, May 4 for their final meeting ahead of Expo 2020's launch in October. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, PM of UAE and Ruler of Dubai convened Expo's sixth International Participants Meeting (IPM). The attendees gathered at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, the world-class venue where Expo will be held from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 coinciding with the 50-year anniversary of the founding of the UAE.
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