The PCR testing centre in Dubai's Jafiliya area can carry out 1,000 tests a day. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
The PCR testing centre in Dubai's Jafiliya area can carry out 1,000 tests a day. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
The centre can be easily reached by Dubai Metro.
The centre can be easily reached by Dubai Metro.
The centre is open for walk-in appointments.
The centre is open for walk-in appointments.
A health worker freezes a swab collected at the testing centre located in the car park of Dubai's main immigration office.
A health worker freezes a swab collected at the testing centre located in the car park of Dubai's main immigration office.
Tests cost Dh125, Dh80 for blue-collar workers.
Tests cost Dh125, Dh80 for blue-collar workers.
The centre was set up by the Right Health group, which has opened affordable clinics for workers across the UAE.
The centre was set up by the Right Health group, which has opened affordable clinics for workers across the UAE.
Staff register people at the centre.
Staff register people at the centre.
The centre will serve those that live in the neighbourhood.
The centre will serve those that live in the neighbourhood.
A man fills in his details before having a PCR test.
A man fills in his details before having a PCR test.
Immigration staff are able to get tested for Dh65.
Immigration staff are able to get tested for Dh65.
The centre is near the Jafiliya metro station.
The centre is near the Jafiliya metro station.
The walk-in facility enables people to get tested quickly and easily.
The walk-in facility enables people to get tested quickly and easily.

UAE

Health

Coronavirus: UAE reports 2,369 new cases and four deaths

Wednesday's tally is the lowest since December 30

The National

January 26, 2022

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The UAE recorded 2,369 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday after carrying out an additional 500,146 tests.

The latest infection numbers took the overall tally of cases to 833,201.

Another 1,201 people overcame the virus, taking the tally of recoveries to 771,624.

Four people died during the 24-hour reporting period, taking the death toll to 2,228.

Testing has increased significantly of late, with more than 500,000 conducted five times in the last eight days.

More than 122 million tests have been carried out in the country since the outbreak of Covid-19 nearly two years ago.

Wednesday's tally is the lowest since December 30 when 2,366 infections were reported.

Authorities have urged the public to remain committed to safety measures and to receive booster shots of the Covid-19 vaccine if eligible.

Many employees require regular PCR tests to attend their place of work, while a negative test result is required to enter Abu Dhabi from other emirates.

In-person teaching resumed in the capital for many schools on Monday after schools switched to remote learning for the first three weeks of the new term. The remainder of schools will welcome pupils back on Monday next under the phased strategy.

Company Profile

Company name: Yeepeey

Started: Soft launch in November, 2020

Founders: Sagar Chandiramani, Jatin Sharma and Monish Chandiramani

Based: Dubai

Industry: E-grocery

Initial investment: $150,000

Future plan: Raise $1.5m and enter Saudi Arabia next year

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Produced by: Clean Slate Films (Anushka Sharma, Karnesh Sharma) & KriArj Entertainment

Director: Prosit Roy

Starring: Anushka Sharma, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Ritabhari Chakraborty, Rajat Kapoor, Mansi Multani

Three stars

Long read

Mageed Yahia, director of WFP in UAE: Coronavirus knows no borders, and neither should the response

Terror attacks in Paris, November 13, 2015

- At 9.16pm, three suicide attackers killed one person outside the Atade de France during a foootball match between France and Germany- At 9.25pm, three attackers opened fire on restaurants and cafes over 20 minutes, killing 39 people- Shortly after 9.40pm, three other attackers launched a three-hour raid on the Bataclan, in which 1,500 people had gathered to watch a rock concert. In total, 90 people were killed- Salah Abdeslam, the only survivor of the terrorists, did not directly participate in the attacks, thought to be due to a technical glitch in his suicide vest- He fled to Belgium and was involved in attacks on Brussels in March 2016. He is serving a life sentence in France

The rules on fostering in the UAE

A foster couple or family must:

  • be Muslim, Emirati and be residing in the UAE
  • not be younger than 25 years old
  • not have been convicted of offences or crimes involving moral turpitude
  • be free of infectious diseases or psychological and mental disorders
  • have the ability to support its members and the foster child financially
  • undertake to treat and raise the child in a proper manner and take care of his or her health and well-being
  • A single, divorced or widowed Muslim Emirati female, residing in the UAE may apply to foster a child if she is at least 30 years old and able to support the child financially
Usain Bolt's World Championships record

2007 Osaka

200m Silver

4x100m relay Silver

 

2009 Berlin

100m Gold

200m Gold

4x100m relay Gold

 

2011 Daegu

100m Disqualified in final for false start

200m Gold

4x100m relay Gold

 

2013 Moscow

100m Gold

200m Gold

4x100m relay Gold

 

2015 Beijing

100m Gold

200m Gold

4x100m relay Gold

 

Hurricanes 31-31 Lions

Wellington Hurricanes: 
Tries: Gibbins, Laumape, Goosen, Fifita tries, Barrett
Conversions: Barrett (4)
Penalties: Barrett

British & Irish Lions:
Tries: Seymour (2), North
Conversions: Biggar (2)
Penalties: Biggar (4)

While you're here
Result

Arsenal 4
Monreal (51'), Ramsey (82'), Lacazette 85', 89')

West Ham United 1
Arnautovic (64')

Updated: January 26, 2022, 10:06 AM
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