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COVID-19: 3,601 new cases in UAE from more than 175,000 tests

The UAE has confirmed 3,601 new cases of COVID-19 from 175,249 tests.
COVID-19: 7-day testing rule for UAE Federal workers until second vaccine dose

Federal employees in the UAE must take COVID-19 PCR tests every seven days until they receive the second dose of the vaccination.
Combatting COVID-19: Abu Dhabi updates 'green list' destinations

Passengers flying to Abu Dhabi from Maldives, Australia, Singapore, Falkland Islands and Greenland will no longer need to quarantine on arrival.
Dubai Police catch murder suspect using high-tech 'Memory-Print'

For the first time, Dubai Police have caught a murder suspect via a high-tech "Memory-Print."
UAE bans poultry imports from UK and the Netherlands due to bird flu outbreak

The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has banned the import of birds and poultry from the UK and the Netherlands following an outbreak of avian flu in Europe.
COVID-19: UAEU announces partnership on Russian Sputnik V vaccine

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is supporting the clinical trial of the novel COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Gamaleya Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology in Russia.
Abu Dhabi Police reduce speed limits as fog restricts visibility

Abu Dhabi Police are warning motorists to drive with care as fog reduces visibility again.
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Business News

Flydubai expands European network with 4 more routes

Catania and Naples in Italy, the Austrian city of Salzburg, and Malta have been added to UAE-based carrier flydubai's network from May, 2021.
Emirates extends suspension of South Africa flights

Emirates Airline has extended the temporary suspension of flights to South Africa until February 4.
DP World signs 20-year concession agreement with Angola

DP World has signed a 20-year concession agreement with the Government of Angola to operate the Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) at the Port of Luanda.
Healthcare drive sees Dubai Science Park attract leading global companies

Dubai Science Park continues to attract leading companies involved in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.

Sports News

Sri Lanka must learn to bat like Joe Root, says skipper after loss to England

Sri Lanka must learn to bat like Joe Root if they are to return to winning ways on home soil, captain Dinesh Chandimal said on Monday after losing the second test to England.
England start well in chase for 164 runs to win second test

England were 118 runs away from victory, and a clean sweep of the series, with nine wickets in hand at tea on the fourth day of the second and last Test against Sri Lanka on Monday.
Jessica Korda wins playoff, takes Tournament of Champions title

Jessica Korda followed up a sizzling 60 on Saturday with a playoff win over Danielle Kang on Sunday to capture her sixth career LPGA Tour victory at the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions at Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Tyrrell Hatton wins Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

Tyrrell Hatton has won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship to claim his fourth European Tour Rolex Series title.

International News

Indian police fire tear gas in clash with farmers on Republic Day

Indian farmers protesting against agricultural reforms clashed with police in the capital, who fired tear gas to restrain them, shortly after a convoy of tractors trundled through the city's outskirts.
Saudi Arabia to get 3 million AstraZeneca shots in about a week from India

The Serum Institute of India (SII) will supply Saudi Arabia with 3 million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses priced at $5.25 each in about a week on behalf of the British drugmaker.
Moderna says it believes vaccine will work against new variants

Moderna Inc said it believes its COVID-19 vaccine protects against new variants found in Britain and South Africa, although it will test a new booster shot aimed at the South African variant after concluding the antibody response could be diminished.
New Zealand may approve COVID-19 vaccine next week

New Zealand may approve a COVID-19 vaccine as early as next week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday, a day after the country confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus in months.

Entertainment News

Miley Cyrus to perform for Healthcare Workers at Super Bowl pre-game event

Popstar Miley Cyrus will be headlining a special Super Bowl LV pre-game concert specifically for frontline healthcare workers.
US television host Larry King dies aged 87

Larry King, who quizzed thousands of world leaders, politicians and entertainers for CNN and other news outlets in a career spanning more than six decades, has died at age 87, CNN reported on Saturday, citing a source close to the family.
James Bond movie 'No Time to Die' delayed again amid pandemic

The global release of the James Bond movie "No Time to Die" was postponed to October from April, its producers said on Thursday, another setback for movie theaters trying to rebuild a business crushed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Debut UAE date for UK comedian Rob Beckett announced

The British comedian Rob Beckett will perform at the Dubai World Trade Centre on March 26.
Harvey Weinstein's request to delay deposition in civil lawsuit rejected

A federal judge in Manhattan on Tuesday rejected Harvey Weinstein's request to delay a deposition in a civil lawsuit by women who accused the imprisoned movie producer of sexual abuse and workplace harassment.