Vaccination

UAE capital mandates booster shot for Sinopharm recipients

The capital of the United Arab Emirates on Sunday ordered all residents who received the Chinese state-backed Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine over six months ago to get a booster shot by September 20, adding that recipients ...

Vaccination

UAE's Abu Dhabi offers COVID vaccines to tourists

The UAE has quietly launched vaccine tourism, with the emirate of Abu Dhabi offering visitors free jabs after approving the inoculation of all those with visas issued by its authorities.

Health

US warned Nevada not to use Chinese COVID tests from UAE

U.S. diplomats and security officials privately warned the state of Nevada not to use Chinese-made coronavirus test kits donated by the United Arab Emirates over concerns about patient privacy, test accuracy and Chinese government ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Israeli, UAE technology firms pen deal on virus research

A state-linked technology company in the United Arab Emirates has signed a partnership with two major Israeli defense firms to research ways of combating the coronavirus pandemic.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Abu Dhabi locks down with one-week travel ban

Abu Dhabi has announced it will cordon off the UAE's capital as well as banning travel between regions within the emirate for a week from Tuesday to rein in the novel coronavirus.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Dubai's vast malls to close under UAE plan to curb virus

Dubai's famous malls will shut down for a fortnight under the United Arab Emirates' plan to curb coronavirus, which will also see its airports closed to passenger and transit flights.

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