The UAE's daily coronavirus infections rose above 3,000 for the first time in three days on Tuesday.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention confirmed 3,310 cases, taking the country's tally to 309,649.
A further 3,791 patients were given the all-clear as the recovery total moved to 285,201.
Seven patients died, making the death toll 866.
An additional 181,635 tests were conducted during the 24-hour reporting period as authorities continue to step up screening rates.
At least 180,000 tests were carried out in four of the past five days, hitting a peak of 184,260 on Sunday.
More than 26 million tests have been administered since the outbreak began last March.
Case numbers had dropped for the past three days, falling to 2,730 on Monday.
The recent decline followed a sharp rise in infections during the early weeks of 2021.
After case numbers had hovered around the 1,200 to 1,300 range for much of December, infections surged at the start of the year.
A record number of infections was reported for 17 days in a row, from January 12 to January 28, reaching a high of 3,966.
In the month of January, 95,787 positive tests for Covid-19 were recorded, at an average of 3,089 per day.
The number of active cases across the Emirates dropped to 23,582 after recoveries exceeded new cases for the third day running.
A mass testing strategy has been a cornerstone of the national effort to combat the pandemic since the first cases were reported in the Emirates on January 29 of last year.
Now, widespread immunisation of the public is the next step in the fight against the virus.
Authorities on Tuesday said 123,740 doses were administered across the UAE over the past 24 hours. More than 3.5 million vaccine doses have been administered so far, which represents a rate of 36.04 doses per 100 people, placing the UAE below only Israel in a global league table of inoculation rates.
Dubai has also approved the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for use.
The first shipment arrived from India on Tuesday.
The consignment was ordered from the Serum Institute of India, which makes the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on licence.
Dubai has also taken steps this week to reduce community transmission of the virus by cutting seating capacity in various venues including cinemas, entertainment and sports complexes to 50 per cent.
Restaurants and cafes will be required to close by 1am. They will also not be allowed to organise any entertainment activities.
Any licensed venue classed as a “pub or bar” but that is not a restaurant will be closed immediately.
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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Episode list:
Ep1: A recovery like no other- the unevenness of the economic recovery
Ep2: PCR and jobs - the future of work - new trends and challenges
Ep3: The recovery and global trade disruptions - globalisation post-pandemic
Ep4: Inflation- services and goods - debt risks
Ep5: Travel and tourism
Tailors and retailers miss out on back-to-school rush
Tailors and retailers across the city said it was an ominous start to what is usually a busy season for sales.
With many parents opting to continue home learning for their children, the usual rush to buy school uniforms was muted this year.
“So far we have taken about 70 to 80 orders for items like shirts and trousers,” said Vikram Attrai, manager at Stallion Bespoke Tailors in Dubai.
“Last year in the same period we had about 200 orders and lots of demand.
“We custom fit uniform pieces and use materials such as cotton, wool and cashmere.
“Depending on size, a white shirt with logo is priced at about Dh100 to Dh150 and shorts, trousers, skirts and dresses cost between Dh150 to Dh250 a piece.”
A spokesman for Threads, a uniform shop based in Times Square Centre Dubai, said customer footfall had slowed down dramatically over the past few months.
“Now parents have the option to keep children doing online learning they don’t need uniforms so it has quietened down.”
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THE BIG THREE
NOVAK DJOKOVIC
19 grand slam singles titles
Wimbledon: 5 (2011, 14, 15, 18, 19)
French Open: 2 (2016, 21)
US Open: 3 (2011, 15, 18)
Australian Open: 9 (2008, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21)
Prize money: $150m
ROGER FEDERER
20 grand slam singles titles
Wimbledon: 8 (2003, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 12, 17)
French Open: 1 (2009)
US Open: 5 (2004, 05, 06, 07, 08)
Australian Open: 6 (2004, 06, 07, 10, 17, 18)
Prize money: $130m
RAFAEL NADAL
20 grand slam singles titles
Wimbledon: 2 (2008, 10)
French Open: 13 (2005, 06, 07, 08, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20)
US Open: 4 (2010, 13, 17, 19)
Australian Open: 1 (2009)
Prize money: $125m
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The candidates
Dr Ayham Ammora, scientist and business executive
Ali Azeem, business leader
Tony Booth, professor of education
Lord Browne, former BP chief executive
Dr Mohamed El-Erian, economist
Professor Wyn Evans, astrophysicist
Dr Mark Mann, scientist
Gina MIller, anti-Brexit campaigner
Lord Smith, former Cabinet minister
Sandi Toksvig, broadcaster
if you go
The flights
Etihad and Emirates fly direct to Kolkata from Dh1,504 and Dh1,450 return including taxes, respectively. The flight takes four hours 30 minutes outbound and 5 hours 30 minute returning.
The trains
Numerous trains link Kolkata and Murshidabad but the daily early morning Hazarduari Express (3’ 52”) is the fastest and most convenient; this service also stops in Plassey. The return train departs Murshidabad late afternoon. Though just about feasible as a day trip, staying overnight is recommended.
The hotels
Mursidabad’s hotels are less than modest but Berhampore, 11km south, offers more accommodation and facilities (and the Hazarduari Express also pauses here). Try Hotel The Fame, with an array of rooms from doubles at Rs1,596/Dh90 to a ‘grand presidential suite’ at Rs7,854/Dh443.
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