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Dubai closes bars, limits activities after virus cases spike
Middle East
February 2, 2021
Dubai closes bars, limits activities after virus cases spike
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai announced Monday it would close all bars and pubs for the entire month…
United Arab Emirates says it will offer citizenship to some
Middle East
January 30, 2021
United Arab Emirates says it will offer citizenship to some
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates on Saturday announced plans to grant some foreigners citizenship to…
Dubai blamed for virus cases abroad; questions swirl at home
Middle East
January 29, 2021
Dubai blamed for virus cases abroad; questions swirl at home
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After opening itself to New Year’s revelers, Dubai is now being blamed by several…
Amr Diab performs his 1st concert of 2021 in Dubai
Music
January 26, 2021
Amr Diab performs his 1st concert of 2021 in Dubai
In front of what appears to be a socially-distanced and masked-up crowd on Friday, Egyptian pop star Amr Diab gave…
For one year, this man is eating only what’s grown at Dubai’s Sustainable City
Middle East
January 25, 2021
For one year, this man is eating only what’s grown at Dubai’s Sustainable City
Landscape architect Phil Dunn has taken on an ambitious challenge. For one year, he is basing his diet on food…
Denmark suspends Dubai flights amid doubts over virus tests
Middle East
January 23, 2021
Denmark suspends Dubai flights amid doubts over virus tests
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark has temporarily suspended all flights from the United Arab Emirates for five days after suspicion…
Dubai orders hospitals to cancel surgeries amid virus surge
Middle East
January 21, 2021
Dubai orders hospitals to cancel surgeries amid virus surge
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The government of Dubai on Wednesday ordered all hospitals to cancel nonessential surgeries for…
Dubai, party haven amid pandemic, faces its biggest surge
Middle East
January 19, 2021
Dubai, party haven amid pandemic, faces its biggest surge
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Masks off the minute you step inside. Bars packed and pulsing like it’s 2019.…
Dramatic drop in Saudi executions after laws changed in 2020
Middle East
January 18, 2021
Dramatic drop in Saudi executions after laws changed in 2020
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia, for years one of the world’s most prolific executioners, dramatically reduced the…
Expo 2020 unveils key pavilion in Dubai as pandemic surges
Middle East
January 17, 2021
Expo 2020 unveils key pavilion in Dubai as pandemic surges
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai on Saturday unveiled the signature pavilion for the upcoming Expo 2020, the world’s…