• Safety measures are implemented at The Butcher restaurant in the Marina. Dubai. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Safety measures are implemented at The Butcher restaurant in the Marina. Dubai. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Covid-19 safety measures are implemented at The Butcher restaurant in the Marina, Dubai.
    Covid-19 safety measures are implemented at The Butcher restaurant in the Marina, Dubai.
  • A "stay safe" sign in Jumeirah.
    A "stay safe" sign in Jumeirah.
  • A man makes his deliveries on a moped in the Marina, Dubai.
    A man makes his deliveries on a moped in the Marina, Dubai.
  • A man at the marina hoses down a boat.
    A man at the marina hoses down a boat.
  • A Five hotel employee puts luggage through a Ultra Violet sanitiser machine.
    A Five hotel employee puts luggage through a Ultra Violet sanitiser machine.
  • The Waterfront Market in Deira, Dubai.
    The Waterfront Market in Deira, Dubai.
  • People look at artwork for sale at Anyahh Art in Dubai.
    People look at artwork for sale at Anyahh Art in Dubai.
  • A man wearing a mask at Anyahh Art, Dubai.
    A man wearing a mask at Anyahh Art, Dubai.
  • A woman takes pictures in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, with a protective mask on.
    A woman takes pictures in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, with a protective mask on.
  • A Covid-19 message is painted on a Dubai street.
    A Covid-19 message is painted on a Dubai street.
  • A couple walk home from the shops in JVC, Dubai.
    A couple walk home from the shops in JVC, Dubai.

Coronavirus: UAE reports highest tally of Covid-19 cases for second day as 1,158 infections are recorded


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The UAE reported its highest tally of Covid-19 cases for a second day as 1,158 new infections were detected on Thursday.

A further 1,179 patients were given the all-clear as the recovery total climbed to 84,903.

Two more patients died as the country's death toll rose to 421.

The Emirates has recorded 95,348 cases since the start of the outbreak.

The latest infections were identified as a result of 91,234 Covid-19 tests.

Close to 9.8 million tests have been conducted across the country.

On Wednesday, the UAE recorded a new high of 1,100 coronavirus.

The largest daily tally previously stood at 1,083, confirmed on September 23.

Last month, authorities launched a campaign, in response to the rising daily figures, to ensure people and businesses were adhering to safety measures to prevent further spread of the virus.

On Thursday, Dubai Economy fined 17 businesses and issued warnings to 15 others for not meeting regulations designed to protect public safety.

Inspectors visited fabric and perfume shops, grocery stores, pharmacies and computer retailers in shopping centres in Al Muraqqabat, Al Daghaya, and Al Ras, where they found employees not wearing face masks as mandated. Fines were issued to shops that breached that measure and warnings were doled out to shops that did not have physical distancing stickers placed on the ground.

"The warnings aim to ensure the establishments’ commitment to the precautionary guidelines, and its role in ensuring the continuity of the businesses as well as the health and safety of their employees and customers alike," a representative from Dubai Economy's Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection Sector said.

Inspectors visited 633 other shops that they found to be in full compliance with safety measures.

They called on the public to report any breaches by calling 600545555, or by visiting the Consumerrights.ae website.

In the first two weeks of September, police handed out more than 24,000 fines for breaking rules designed to limit the spread of Covid-19.

Most of those were given to people either without masks or to those wearing them incorrectly, around their chin or under the nose. People in Dubai were responsible for most of the offence, authorities said.

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Mr Kandhari is legally authorised to conduct marriages in the gurdwara

He has officiated weddings of Sikhs and people of different faiths from Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Russia, the US and Canada

Father of two sons, grandfather of six

Plays golf once a week

Enjoys trying new holiday destinations with his wife and family

Walks for an hour every morning

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Loyola College, Chennai, India

2019 is a milestone because he completes 50 years in business

 

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Q&A with Dash Berlin

Welcome back. What was it like to return to RAK and to play for fans out here again?
It’s an amazing feeling to be back in the passionate UAE again. Seeing the fans having a great time that is what it’s all about.

You're currently touring the globe as part of your Legends of the Feels Tour. How important is it to you to include the Middle East in the schedule?
The tour is doing really well and is extensive and intensive at the same time travelling all over the globe. My Middle Eastern fans are very dear to me, it’s good to be back.

You mix tracks that people know and love, but you also have a visually impressive set too (graphics etc). Is that the secret recipe to Dash Berlin's live gigs?
People enjoying the combination of the music and visuals are the key factor in the success of the Legends Of The Feel tour 2018.

Have you had some time to explore Ras al Khaimah too? If so, what have you been up to?
Coming fresh out of Las Vegas where I continue my 7th annual year DJ residency at Marquee, I decided it was a perfect moment to catch some sun rays and enjoy the warm hospitality of Bab Al Bahr.