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Europeans are preparing for a diminished Christmas this year. AFP

Covid-19 has stolen Europe's Christmas

December 21, 2020
(FILES) This file photo taken on November 18, 2020 shows a bottle reading "Vaccine Covid-19" next to the Moderna biotech company logo. December 18, 2020 FDA issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Moderna vaccine, second vaccine for the prevention of Covid-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- / AFP / JOEL SAGET / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

A new vaccine, a new start for America

December 20, 2020
An antique Quran written in an early form of Arabic calligraphy. DCT Abu Dhabi

The Middle East has a duty to celebrate Arabic

December 18, 2020
Sudan's independence-era flag, a symbol for the 2019 revolution which toppled former leader Omar Al Bashir, flying in the city of Omdurman. AFP

Sudan is emerging from isolation

December 17, 2020
The Russian-made S-400 missile system in action. The US announced on Monday it would be issuing sanctions against Turkey for its controversial purchase of the missile defence system in 2017. AFP

US sanctions against Turkey were inevitable

December 16, 2020
John le Carre, who had been writing novels for almost 60 years, died last Saturday at the age of 89. EPA

John le Carre shone light on murky worlds

December 15, 2020
Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel who oversaw the country's accommodation of over 1.2 million refugees between 2015 to 2016, most of whom were Syrian. EPA

Germany changes tune on serious crimes committed by refugees

December 14, 2020
Journalist Ruhollah Zam on trial at Tehran's Revolutionary Court. Mr Zam was executed yesterday. AP

Why is Iran killing journalists?

December 13, 2020
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg spoke in July via video conference to a US congressional hearing on antitrust. AP

Why are governments only reacting to Big Tech monopolies now?

December 11, 2020
The Sinopharm vaccine was found to be 86 per cent effective in Phase 3 trials, which were carried out in the UAE. AP

Now that we have a vaccine, is 'normal' finally in sight?

December 10, 2020
On Monday Pope Francis announced he is planning a historic trip to Iraq next March. AFP

The Pope's visit will be a blessing for all Iraqis

December 9, 2020
Rohingya refugees prepare to board a Bangladeshi naval vessel to be transported to Bhashan Char in the Bay of Bengal. AP

A right of return is the only solution for Rohingya Muslims

December 8, 2020
Gitex 2020 will be held in Dubai's World Trade Centre this week. The National

The UAE's race to recovery

December 7, 2020
Students wearing protective face masks are seen inside a classroom of a government-run school after authorities ordered schools to reopen voluntarily for classes 9 to 12, in Gurugram, India. Reuters

'Education for all' is still far from a reality

December 6, 2020
Dubai has been positioning itself as the capital of the Islamic economy. Bloomberg

The role of Islamic finance post-Covid

December 4, 2020
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Filipino drama made in Dubai for Dh10,000 hits streaming service

All the countries open to vaccinated travellers

Sinopharm vaccine 'more than 90 per cent effective at preventing hospitalisation'

EU regulator finds 'possible link' between J&J vaccine and rare blood clots
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A senior citizen receives a dose of the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine against the Covid-19 coronavirus, at a vaccination centre in Quetta on April 6, 2021. / AFP / Banaras KHAN

Sinopharm vaccine study, Filipino drama in Dubai, 1,803 cases - The Daily Update

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The Burj Al Arab in Dubai is one of the world's tallest hotels. AFP

Dubai dhow rescue, UAE tourism recovery, 1,930 new cases - The Daily Update

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The UAE's Hope Consortium delivers Covid-19 vaccine doses across the world. Hope Consortium

Beyond the Headlines: How Abu Dhabi’s Hope Consortium is helping to vaccinate the world

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Food distribution has already begun in Jordan, Pakistan and Egypt as part of the ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign that aims to support disadvantaged communities across 20 countries during the holy month of Ramadan. WAM

100 million meals, 2022 for business normality, 1,958 new cases - The Daily Update

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