• The Third Place Cafe on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi has a sticker to remind customers of Covid-19 precautions. Victor Besa / The National
    The Third Place Cafe on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi has a sticker to remind customers of Covid-19 precautions. Victor Besa / The National
  • An 'X' reminds people of the need for physical distancing at the Third Place Cafe. Victor Besa / The National
    An 'X' reminds people of the need for physical distancing at the Third Place Cafe. Victor Besa / The National
  • The Third Place Cafe in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    The Third Place Cafe in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Sanitation workers at Haddins Fitness, Zayed Sports City. Victor Besa / The National
    Sanitation workers at Haddins Fitness, Zayed Sports City. Victor Besa / The National
  • Fitness buff Natalie Navikova exercises at Cobra Fitness Abu Dhabi at Al Bandar. Victor Besa / The National
    Fitness buff Natalie Navikova exercises at Cobra Fitness Abu Dhabi at Al Bandar. Victor Besa / The National
  • CrossFit class at Vogue Fitness Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    CrossFit class at Vogue Fitness Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Hotel beaches are now open to guests at the Ramada Abu Dhabi Corniche after Covid-19 restrictions eased. Victor Besa / The National
    Hotel beaches are now open to guests at the Ramada Abu Dhabi Corniche after Covid-19 restrictions eased. Victor Besa / The National
  • Residents wear face masks as they walk in Abu Dhabi city centre. Victor Besa / The National
    Residents wear face masks as they walk in Abu Dhabi city centre. Victor Besa / The National
  • People walk along near the Ramada Hotel Abu Dhabi Corniche during the pandemic. Victor Besa / The National
    People walk along near the Ramada Hotel Abu Dhabi Corniche during the pandemic. Victor Besa / The National
  • A man on his e-scooter travels along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi as the sun sets. Victor Besa / The National
    A man on his e-scooter travels along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi as the sun sets. Victor Besa / The National

Coronavirus: UAE reports 229 new cases


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The UAE reported 229 Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the tally of infections recorded since the pandemic began to to 895,892.

Another 408 people beat the virus in the past 24 hours bringing the recovery figure to 878,056.

No coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded since March 7, meaning this tally remains at 2,302.

The latest cases were identified as a result of 272,856 PCR tests.

Mass testing and one of the world's fastest vaccination drives have helped the UAE curb the pandemic.

Authorities have reported that 100 per cent of the eligible population in UAE have received one Covid-19 vaccine dose, with 97.50 per cent fully vaccinated.

Worshippers are also observing the most normal Ramadan since 2019 with authorities having relaxed a series of Covid-19 rules at the start of the holy month.

Prayer times have returned to normal, daily mosque lessons and lectures have resumed, and drinking water are distributed to worshippers.

The taraweeh prayers — night prayers performed during Ramadan — are held in mosques again and during the last 10 nights of Ramadan, tahajjud prayers will also be held from midnight onwards.

However masks remain mandatory inside and authorities have urged people to continue to sanitise their hands.

Inside Ramadan tents in Sharjah - in pictures

  • Every day during Ramadan, from 4.30pm, long queues begin to form outside two Ramadan tents in Al Ghuwair, Sharjah. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Every day during Ramadan, from 4.30pm, long queues begin to form outside two Ramadan tents in Al Ghuwair, Sharjah. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Temperature checks are carried out to help fight the spread of Covid-19.
    Temperature checks are carried out to help fight the spread of Covid-19.
  • The tents were set up by the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre.
    The tents were set up by the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre.
  • It takes a team of four chefs five hours to cook all the food needed for iftar, as hundreds of people arrive at the tents with friends and family to break fast.
    It takes a team of four chefs five hours to cook all the food needed for iftar, as hundreds of people arrive at the tents with friends and family to break fast.
  • The team of chefs serve 1,500 meals every day.
    The team of chefs serve 1,500 meals every day.
  • In addition to serving food in the tents, the centre also delivers about 3,000 meals to people's homes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
    In addition to serving food in the tents, the centre also delivers about 3,000 meals to people's homes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
  • Once inside the tent, visitors are required to wear face masks, removing them only to eat.
    Once inside the tent, visitors are required to wear face masks, removing them only to eat.
  • People sit down to break their fast.
    People sit down to break their fast.
The specs

Engine: 6.2-litre V8

Transmission: seven-speed auto

Power: 420 bhp

Torque: 624Nm

Price: from Dh293,200

On sale: now

Dust and sand storms compared

Sand storm

  • Particle size: Larger, heavier sand grains
  • Visibility: Often dramatic with thick "walls" of sand
  • Duration: Short-lived, typically localised
  • Travel distance: Limited 
  • Source: Open desert areas with strong winds

Dust storm

  • Particle size: Much finer, lightweight particles
  • Visibility: Hazy skies but less intense
  • Duration: Can linger for days
  • Travel distance: Long-range, up to thousands of kilometres
  • Source: Can be carried from distant regions
UAE’s revised Cricket World Cup League Two schedule

August, 2021: Host - United States; Teams - UAE, United States and Scotland

Between September and November, 2021 (dates TBC): Host - Namibia; Teams - Namibia, Oman, UAE

December, 2021: Host - UAE; Teams - UAE, Namibia, Oman

February, 2022: Hosts - Nepal; Teams - UAE, Nepal, PNG

June, 2022: Hosts - Scotland; Teams - UAE, United States, Scotland

September, 2022: Hosts - PNG; Teams - UAE, PNG, Nepal

February, 2023: Hosts - UAE; Teams - UAE, PNG, Nepal

Name: Peter Dicce

Title: Assistant dean of students and director of athletics

Favourite sport: soccer

Favourite team: Bayern Munich

Favourite player: Franz Beckenbauer

Favourite activity in Abu Dhabi: scuba diving in the Northern Emirates 

 

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The specs

Engine: 4 liquid-cooled permanent magnet synchronous electric motors placed at each wheel

Battery: Rimac 120kWh Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (LiNiMnCoO2) chemistry

Power: 1877bhp

Torque: 2300Nm

Price: Dh7,500,00

On sale: Now

 

Updated: April 19, 2022, 10:26 AM