UK government has announced that, from November 22, it will recognise Covid-19 vaccines on the World Health Organisation’s Emergency Use Listing, adding China’s Sinovac (SVA.O), Sinopharm and India’s Covaxin to the country’s approved list
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UK government confirms acceptance of internationally ‘mixed’ UAE vaccines
Experts told Arabian Business that the UK-UAE route is likely to see a significant pick-up from October 4, when Britain begins to welcome double-jabbed UAE passengers without the need for quarantine
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Saudi Arabia further eases travel restrictions, updates entry procedures and reduces quarantine periods
Effective September 23, non-vaccinated travellers and those with Sinopharm or Sinovac vaccinations need to quarantine for five days
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Expo 2020 Dubai visitors won’t need Covid-19 vaccine, negative PCR
Across the Expo site, dozens of checkpoints will ensure people provide a pass to enter, while visitors will have to wear masks and abide by stringent social distancing regulations. Sanitising stations will be scattered in every corner
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UAE to re-open tourist visa applications for fully vaccinated
Decision applies to citizens of all countries, including those arriving from the previously banned countries
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Kuwait restarts flights to Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
Incoming travellers who have received unapproved Covid-19 vaccines are required to take one more shot of one of four government-approved vaccines in order to enter the country
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Bahrain approves booster doses of Covid vaccination jabs
Kingdom’s National Medical Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus has announced booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca will be available for fully vaccinated immunocompromised individuals and people over the age of 60.
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Abu Dhabi makes Pfizer, Sinopharm booster shots available
Pfizer Inc. and Sinopharm Group Co. booster shots are available in over 100 centres in the emirate for citizens and residents
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Qatar reopens to fully vaccinated tourists
The new Covid-19 travel measures will also ensure that fully vaccinated citizens and residents do not have to quarantine upon arrival in Qatar
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Saudi Arabia’s vaccination rate spikes as deadline approaches
From August 1, vaccination will be uired to enter any government or private entities, educational facilities and any economic, commercial, cultural, entertainment or sporting activity, including malls
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Qatar vows to provide vaccines for World Cup fans
Country’s Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al-Thani warns that those who have not been immunised will not be allowed into the stadiums
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Dubai alliance to distribute two billion coronavirus vaccine doses globally
Emirates, ports operator DP World and Dubai Airports have teamed up to speed up the distribution of inoculations through Dubai
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Everything you need to know about the coronavirus vaccines
Hala Fahs, senior research scientist, NYU Abu Dhabi, says people should not be worried that the vaccine was developed in record time
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UAE officially registers Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine after trials
Ministry of Health and Prevention hails ‘major step’ towards combating the global pandemic
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Back in Business: the big issues facing the air cargo industry
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Video: Inside the Indian company betting big on coronavirus vaccines
As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads and case numbers soar in India, a vaccine is keenly awaited.
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Video: Could human challenge trials speed up coronavirus vaccine?
Human challenge trials are regarded by some as a faster way to develop vaccines – but they come with big risks.