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Tourists arrive at Dubai airport as the emirate reopened its doors to international visitors. AFP
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Hand sanitisers set up across the facilities at the Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Face masks on Union Coop’s shelves in Al Barsha Mall in Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
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People wait in a queue to get tested for Covid-19 in City Walk. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Cleaning staff disinfect the sitting area at the Towers Rotana hotel on Sheikh Zayed road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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A man makes prayer beads in his shop at Central Souq in Sharjah. Getty
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Tourists arrive at Dubai airport as the emirate reopened its doors to international visitors. AFP
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Hand sanitisers set up across the facilities at the Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A father and his son enjoy a bike ride along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi residents wait for their bus. Victor Besa / The National
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A Covid-19 sign along Reem Beach reminds residents exercising to be responsible. Victor Besa / The National
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Face masks on Union Coop’s shelves in Al Barsha Mall in Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
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People wait in a queue to get tested for Covid-19 in City Walk. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Cleaning staff disinfect the sitting area at the Towers Rotana hotel on Sheikh Zayed road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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A man makes prayer beads in his shop at Central Souq in Sharjah. Getty
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A vendor arranges carpets in his shop at Central Souq in Sharjah. Getty Images
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Tourists arrive at Dubai airport as the emirate reopened its doors to international visitors. AFP
Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi private hospitals free of Covid-19 cases
Dedicated coronavirus hospitals include Sheikh Khalifa Medical City and Al Ain Hospital
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10 July, 2020
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