Saudi health authorities have urged domestic and international pilgrims to take necessary vaccinations ahead of Hajj 2024
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How does the US decision to reintroduce Covid-19 testing affect you?
After ending a 17-month-old requirement of Covid-19 testing in June, the US has again made it mandatory for travellers from China, Hong Kong and Macau to be tested
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UAE Covid-19 testing centres closed permanently
UAE health service has closed 10 Covid-19 centres across the emirates
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New Covid-19 strain may be more deadly: Study
Next strain of Covid-19 may evolve to be more pathogenic a scientific study says
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Novavax’ Covid booster dose shows significant benefit against Omicron variants
Data from two studies – Phase 3 PREVENT-19 trial and Study 307 (Lot Consistency) – show NVX-CoV2373 has consistent immunogenicity and safety profile
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Vaccine war: Moderna suing Pfizer for infringement of its mRNA technology
Moderna files lawsuit in both United States and Germany; is not seeking removal of Pfizer’s Comirnaty from market or injunction against future sales
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‘Tragic milestone’ reached as Covid-19 deaths hit one million in 2022: WHO
The virus has claimed one million lives this year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced
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UAE Covid-19 cases break 1 million mark
On Tuesday, 919 infections were reported, with no demises over the past 24 hours
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‘Flawless response to Covid’ helped Dubai’s DXB airport retain title as the world’s busiest airport
Future developments in the aviation industry include unmanned traffic management, night operations, autonomous unmanned aircraft operations, urban air mobility, unmanned aircraft delivery, and high-speed unmanned aircraft, among others
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Wrap-up: ATM 2022 draws 23,000 visitors as ideas, inclusivity, and tech beckon the future of travel
In addition to doubling visitor numbers, the 29th edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) held at the Dubai World Trade Centre drew 1,500 exhibitors and attendees from 150 countries
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Travelling over Eid? Here are 10 hacks to make your life easier at Dubai International Airport
Approximately 1.9 million travellers are expected to pass through Dubai International Airport between April 29 and May 9, with average daily traffic exceeding 177,000 passengers
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UAE eases Covid travel restrictions for unvaccinated people as it takes another step to normality
Dr Taher Al Ameri, the official spokesperson for the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority has confirmed that the country has entered a recovery phase with a steady decline in infections and no Covid-19 deaths registered since 8 March
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Abu Dhabi schools eye return to normalcy as in-classroom social distancing restrictions are lifted
Students in grades 1-12 will be required to wear face masks. Unvaccinated students aged 16 and older must provide a PCR test result every seven days. Vaccinated teachers, staff, and students must undergo a PCR test every 14 days to enter schools
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Video: Saudi Arabia joins the UAE, Oman in relaxing Covid-related rules
Fully vaccinated travellers will be able to enter Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman without a pre-arrival PCR test
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PCR tests no longer needed to enter Oman; masks mandatory only indoors
Hotels in Oman will be permitted to operate at 100% capacity, while mass attendance events have been allowed to increase attendance capacity to 70%
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UAE approves new Sinopharm CNBG vaccine for emergency use
Hayat Biotech, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based G42 and Chinese drug maker Sinopharm CNBG, will produce the new vaccine
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Experts hail UK’s Sinopharm acceptance as ‘positive’ step for UAE travel demand
The UK government announced that, from November 22, it will recognise Covid-19 vaccines on the World Health Organisation’s Emergency Use Listing, adding Sinopharm, China’s Sinovac, and India’s Covaxin to the country’s approved list