Thursday 30 April 2020

Vaccine for #coronavirus to be mass produced

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has today agreed to mass-produce a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University scientists.
The Oxford University vaccine is called ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 and is made from a weakened version of a common cold virus

Wednesday 29 April 2020

25 y.o supermodel Gigi Hadid is 5 months pregnant for Zayn Malik

Gigi Hadid is said to be expecting her first child with her on-again boyfriend Zayn Malik.

Tuesday 28 April 2020

Some billionaires like Jeff Bezos & Zuckerberg are cashing out this #COVID19 period

While COVID-19 has filled our lives with uncertainties, it has changed the fortunes of many.

Dubai could reopen to tourists by July 2020 amid the #coronavirus pandemic

Dubai could start to reopen to tourists by July, according to a tourism official.

Sunday 26 April 2020

Photo: I just received a heartwarming message from the President of the UAE

I just got this beautiful message via SMS from the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on behalf of the President of the UAE, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed.
Image may contain: 2 people, people standing

Is North Korea leader Kim Jong-Un dead after a botched surgery or in vegetative state?

Rumors about the North Korean leader’s health — and speculation over his possible death — have only increased over the past two weeks.

Photos: #CurrentSituation: The Grand Mosque at the holy city of Mecca

The Grand Mosque at the holy city of Mecca wears a deserted look.
Worshippers perform Taraweeh prayer at Kaaba in the Grand Mosque on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan during the outbreak of the COVID-19, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Friday 24 April 2020

MUST-READ: #Dubai eases #coronavirus restrictions from today, April 24

Residents will be allowed to move without a permit from 6am to 10pm, authorities announced on Thursday.
Image

Photo: #RamadanKareem to all my Muslim brothers & sisters

Ramadan Kareem to my beautiful Muslim TOYsters all over the world.
Image may contain: 1 person, standing

The Moon Sighting Committee has confirmed! #Ramadan2020 to start tomorrow April 24 in Dubai

The official Ramadan 2020 dates have just been announced for Dubai and the UAE.
Image

Tuesday 21 April 2020

#BreakingNews! BIE proposes to postpone #Expo2020Dubai

The Executive Committee of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has unanimously agreed to propose the postponement of Expo 2020 Dubai to October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.

Monday 20 April 2020

#Coronavirus: 1,360 total recoveries confirmed in the UAE

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has confirmed the latest COVID-19 numbers in the UAE.

Sunday 19 April 2020

We have a new app for tracing person-to-person #COVID19 cases in the UAE

A new app called TraceCovid lets you track COVID-19 in the UAE and help curb the spread of the virus in the community.
Article Featured Image

Video: Dubai King goes online to say 'We will win' amid the #coronavirus pandemic

Sports events the world over may have been cancelled due to coronavirus, but His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has posted a rousing video to remind us that we are all one team with everything left to play for.
Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum 01

Friday 17 April 2020

93 people recover from #coronavirus in the #UAE bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,188

The UAE on Friday announced 477 new cases of COVID-19.

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo's wife, Cristina Cuomo also tests positive for coronavirus

Chris Cuomo’s wife now also has the coronavirus.

7 ways to avoid #coronavirus from foods you ordered for, delivered in your home

Here are seven preventive measures against getting infected with COVID-19 when ordering food delivery according to Dubai Police.
Image

A Saudi Arabia Investment Fund buys Newcastle United

The long-awaited Newcastle United takeover by a Saudi backed fund is almost complete.
Article Featured Image

Dubai move permits updated: PLEASE READ & OBEY

The Dubai Government has updated the use of move permits established in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, adding an option for ATM cash withdrawals and limiting the number of times individuals apply.
Dubai Police provide clarification on move permits

61 more people have recovered from the #coronavirus in the UAE, bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,095

The UAE has announced 460 new cases of COVID-19
UAE announces 432 new cases of COVID-19, 5 deaths

Thursday 16 April 2020

Flying with Emirates over the coming weeks? Here’s what you need to know

This is FYI:

The lyrics of the UAE National Anthem we residents are singing tomorrow, Friday

Residents across the country have been called to sing the UAE national anthem to honour and appreciate the extensive efforts of healthcare workers who are on the frontline in combatting coronavirus COVID-19.
OPN UAE flag day-1572693004173

Wednesday 15 April 2020

101 people recover from #coronavirus in the UAE bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,034

The UAE has announced 432 new cases of COVID-19.
UAE announces 432 new cases of COVID-19, 5 deaths

Photo: Dubai Tourism extends closure of all bars, restaurants & venues

As the UAE’s ongoing effort to tackle the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues, Dubai is currently on a 24-hour lockdown, which means all of our favourite bars, restaurants and venues are closed too
Article Featured Image

Dubai Police use fever-scanning helmets in fight against #coronavirus

In a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Dubai Police officers have started using smart helmets that enable them to detect potential cases.

Tuesday 14 April 2020

Sosoliso Airlines chairman dies of #coronavirus in London

The Chairman of the defunct Sosoliso Airline, Chief Victor Ikwuemesi, has died of COVID-19 in London.

Image

#Coronavirus: For Nigerians & all, UAE visit & tourist visas will be valid till end of 2020

UAE visit and tourist visas held by those inside the UAE will be valid until the end of 2020, the authorities have clarified.
Image

Monday 13 April 2020

Ramadan 2020 date revealed: Thursday, April 23!

Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Member of the Arab union for astronomy and Space sciences, said that April 24 will mark the beginning of Ramadan, "astronomically".

UAE opens 13 new coronavirus drive-through testing centres in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi ETC

The UAE's first drive-through COVID-19 testing centre opened in Abu Dhabi in March.
UAE opens 13 new coronavirus drive-through testing centres in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and more

Dubai introduces new treatment for critical #coronavirus cases

Dubai is to begin using blood plasma, drawn from recovered COVID-19 patients in a bid to treat critical cases.

Floyd Mayweather's 19 y.o daughter Iyanna arrested for stabbing NBA Youngboy's baby mama

Floyd Mayweather's daughter, Iyanna Mayweather, has been arrested for felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and it appears to have been a confrontation over NBA Youngboy.

Sunday 12 April 2020

92 people recover from #coronavirus, bringing the total number of recoveries in the UAE to 680

The UAE has announced 387 new cases of COVID-19.
Image

UAE reviews labour agreements with countries that abandoned their citizens amid #coronavirus

The UAE government has said it is reviewing its relationship with certain countries regarding labour laws and relations.
Image

UAE launches platform to provide mental support for residents amid #coronavirus pandemic

The National Programme for Happiness and Wellbeing has launched a new initiative to provide mental support for residents.

Babyface reveals on his 62nd birthday that he & his family tested positive for #coronavirus

Legendary music producer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds revealed that he and members of his family had previously tested positive for the coronavirus but that they are now all recovering.

Friday 10 April 2020

Gospel singer BeBe Winans, his brother & mother test positive for #coronavirus

BeBe Winans is on the road to recovery after contracting COVID-19.

#Coronavirus: UAE Government officially proposes new dates for #Expo2020Dubai

The UAE government has filed an official postponement of Expo 2020 letter to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), with new dates being requested for October 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, as announced by the BIE on their official website on Saturday.
Image

Thursday 9 April 2020

#Coronavirus: How to quarantine with ease: A MUST READ

While the experience will be easier for some (sorry, extroverts), quarantine will mess with everyone’s heads. Research shows you’ll be bored, frustrated, lonely, angry, and stressed.
Image

Photos: Mum names twins born in lockdown 'Corona' & 'Covid'

A mum has named her twins born during lockdown 'Corona' and 'Covid' as a reminder of the pandemic.

Over 330,000 people around the world have recovered from #coronavirus

More than 330,000 people have been confirmed to have recovered from coronavirus, data has revealed.
In total, 336,780 people have been recorded as recovering from coronavirus - roughly 23 per cent of the official count of 1,496,055 cases (pictured, patients in Italy undergo an experimental treatment using the blood plasma of recovered patients)

Wednesday 8 April 2020

#Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey pledges $1 billion for #coronavirus relief

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey announced Tuesday that he would transfer $1 billion of his equity in Square to a new foundation that will support coronavirus relief efforts before transitioning later to focus on other causes.

Richard Coram, Dubai presenter dies of #coronavirus in the UK

The sad news of the passing away of Richard Coram, a charismatic TV and radio personality who left a big impression on me as a kid growing up in Dubai in the eighties, came as a huge shock today.
Image

Tuesday 7 April 2020

China reports no new #coronavirus deaths for first time during outbreak

China has reported no new coronavirus deaths for the first time during the outbreak.

OMG, this is how long the #coronavirus can live in your body! MUST-READ

A new study in The Lancet medical journal published Wednesday found that the novel coronavirus lived in the respiratory tracts of some patients for more than five weeks.
Image

Monday 6 April 2020

Sunday 5 April 2020

Cure found? Anti-parasitic drug kills #coronavirus within 48 hours in lab

Amid a barrage of research on finding treatment for new coronavirus, Australian scientists have found that a common anti-parasitic drug killed SARS-CoV-2 virus, growing in cell culture, within 48 hours in lab settings.
Combating, Covid-19, Anti-parasitic drug, killed, coronavirus, within, 48 hours, lab

Exclusive message from the Nigerian Ambassador to all Nigerians in the UAE who'd like to be evacuated

Are you a Nigerian living in the United Arab Emirates?
Image may contain: 2 people, including Fola Fols Osidele, people sitting, possible text that says 'Toyeen B's World @uaeshutters'

Saturday 4 April 2020

Italian footwear designer Sergio Rossi dies from #coronavirus

The Italian footwear designer Sergio Rossi has died.

Entry for valid UAE residence visa holders continues to be suspended

Entry into the UAE for all foreign nationals holding a valid UAE residence visa is to continue to be suspended for at least the next two weeks, according to Emirates news service WAM.

Video: Kobe Bryant's first post on Instagram since his death

Obviously, someone is running his social media account(s) now, just like they are doing for the late Michael Jackson!
Image