• 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 records 224 new cases


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The UAE reported 224 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, bringing its overall tally of infections to 893,862.

Another 591 people beat the virus, taking the tally of recoveries to 874,040.

The death toll stands at 2,302, with no additions recorded since March 7.

The latest figures were revealed after a further 233,862 PCR tests. About 150 million tests have been conducted in the country to date.

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 have received one Covid-19 vaccine dose, while 97.35 per cent have been fully vaccinated.

But officials cautioned the public against complacency in the fight against the pandemic.

Dr Farida Al Hosani, the spokeswoman for the UAE's healthcare sector, urged people to continue to wear a mask in in-door settings, sanitise hands and avoid crowded places.

“Covid is still out there, and maintaining safety measures is still very important,” Dr Al Hosani said.

UAE malls decorated for Ramadan - in pictures

  • Ramadan decorations up at the Waterfront Market, Deira, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Ramadan decorations up at the Waterfront Market, Deira, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Ramadan decorations up at the Waterfront Market, Deira, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Ramadan decorations up at the Waterfront Market, Deira, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Ramadan decorations up at the Waterfront Market, Deira, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Ramadan decorations up at the Waterfront Market, Deira, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Times Square Centre in Dubai has a mini majlis set-up. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Times Square Centre in Dubai has a mini majlis set-up. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Crescent moon decorations adorn City Walk, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Crescent moon decorations adorn City Walk, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Elegant decorations at City Walk. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Elegant decorations at City Walk. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Festive decorations at the Galleria Mall Extension, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Festive decorations at the Galleria Mall Extension, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Crescent moons and stars feature prominently in Galleria Mall. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Crescent moons and stars feature prominently in Galleria Mall. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Visitors admire the decorations at Galleria Mall. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Visitors admire the decorations at Galleria Mall. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • A sign at Dubai World Trade Centre wishes everyone Ramadan Kareem, which in Arabic means 'generous Ramadan'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A sign at Dubai World Trade Centre wishes everyone Ramadan Kareem, which in Arabic means 'generous Ramadan'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Children enjoy the festive Ramadan decor at Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Children enjoy the festive Ramadan decor at Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Visitors stop for photos at Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
    Visitors stop for photos at Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
  • Ramadan decorations are spread throughout Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
    Ramadan decorations are spread throughout Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
  • A dainty ornament at Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
    A dainty ornament at Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
  • Window displays at Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
    Window displays at Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
  • Ramadan lanterns at Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
    Ramadan lanterns at Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
  • Shoppers walk under ceiling decorations at Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
    Shoppers walk under ceiling decorations at Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National
  • A large installation at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    A large installation at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Lights set the festive mood at Mall of the Emirates. Pawan Singh / The National
    Lights set the festive mood at Mall of the Emirates. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Crescent moons hang from the ceilings at Mall of the Emirates. Pawan Singh / The National
    Crescent moons hang from the ceilings at Mall of the Emirates. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A seasonal banner at Times Square Centre in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A seasonal banner at Times Square Centre in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Times Square Centre has been decked out for the holy month. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Times Square Centre has been decked out for the holy month. Chris Whiteoak / The National
RedCrow Intelligence Company Profile

Started: 2016

Founders: Hussein Nasser Eddin, Laila Akel, Tayeb Akel 

Based: Ramallah, Palestine

Sector: Technology, Security

# of staff: 13

Investment: $745,000

Investors: Palestine’s Ibtikar Fund, Abu Dhabi’s Gothams and angel investors

Company Fact Box

Company name/date started: Abwaab Technologies / September 2019

Founders: Hamdi Tabbaa, co-founder and CEO. Hussein Alsarabi, co-founder and CTO

Based: Amman, Jordan

Sector: Education Technology

Size (employees/revenue): Total team size: 65. Full-time employees: 25. Revenue undisclosed

Stage: early-stage startup 

Investors: Adam Tech Ventures, Endure Capital, Equitrust, the World Bank-backed Innovative Startups SMEs Fund, a London investment fund, a number of former and current executives from Uber and Netflix, among others.

Visa changes give families fresh hope

Foreign workers can sponsor family members based solely on their income

Male residents employed in the UAE can sponsor immediate family members, such as wife and children, subject to conditions that include a minimum salary of Dh 4,000 or Dh 3,000 plus accommodation.

Attested original marriage certificate, birth certificate of the child, ejari or rental contract, labour contract, salary certificate must be submitted to the government authorised typing centre to complete the sponsorship process

In Abu Dhabi, a woman can sponsor her husband and children if she holds a residence permit stating she is an engineer, teacher, doctor, nurse or any profession related to the medical sector and her monthly salary is at least Dh 10,000 or Dh 8,000 plus accommodation.

In Dubai, if a woman is not employed in the above categories she can get approval to sponsor her family if her monthly salary is more than Dh 10,000 and with a special permission from the Department of Naturalization and Residency Dubai.

To sponsor parents, a worker should earn Dh20,000 or Dh19,000 a month, plus a two-bedroom accommodation

 

 

 

The specs

Price, base: Dh228,000 / Dh232,000 (est)
Engine: 5.7-litre Hemi V8
Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
Power: 395hp @ 5,600rpm
Torque: 552Nm
Fuel economy, combined: 12.5L / 100km

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Updated: April 10, 2022, 10:35 AM