Gillian Duncan
The National
United Arab Emirates
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Covid-19 reinfection case suggests second diagnosis can be more severe
Confirmed case of a 25-year-old man from Nevada proves natural herd immunity may not be possible → Read More
Coronavirus testing and spectator ban for community sports events in Abu Dhabi
Sports Council sets out rules to allow for running, cycling and swimming events this winter → Read More
Mental health problems will be one of the most enduring effects of the pandemic, psychologists warn
Experts say many people have suffered feelings of depression, anxiety or stress due to the coronavirus outbreak → Read More
Coronavirus: Three quarters of people who tested positive for Covid-19 in the UK had no symptoms at the time, study says
Researchers at University College London call for more widespread testing to identify carriers of the virus → Read More
Ten global destinations offering the perfect climate
From the joy of spring throughout the year to regular sunshine, these locations are always set fair → Read More
Experts remove fishing hooks caught in a whale shark's fin in Abu Dhabi
The gentle giant has been swimming around the canals near Al Raha Beach for about three weeks → Read More
Coronavirus explained: The latest rule changes regarding travel to the UAE
Emiratis are no longer required to take a PCR test before they board a flight to Dubai, among other changes → Read More
UAE reappointed to the board of governors at the IAEA
The country has been a member of the organisation, which promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy, since 1976 → Read More
Dubai updates Covid-19 rules for restaurant diners
The Dubai Municipality guidelines also gives eateries the option to use separators in place of physical distancing for tables → Read More
Coronavirus: UAE records more than 1,000 cases for third consecutive day
The new cases brings the seven-day rolling average of case numbers to 872, the highest since May 24 → Read More
Whale sharks spotted at beachside community in Abu Dhabi
Environment authorities monitoring the sharks seen swimming around Al Raha beach → Read More
UAE’s KhalifaSat captures the moment when an enormous chunk of Greenland's ice cap broke off
The 110 square kilometres chunk accounts for around two-thirds of the mass the sheet has lost in the last 20 years → Read More
UAE explained: How and why does fog form in a desert?
Certain conditions are required for it to form, such as sand or dust in the air and calm weather → Read More
Abu Dhabi health chief tells of his own fight with Covid-19
Matar Al Nuaimi was among the first people to get the virus in early February, as he oversaw frontline preparations → Read More
Parkinson's patients in UAE 'given lives back' by brain manipulation treatment
Deep brain stimulation works by implanting electrodes that deliver impulses to give sufferers relief from their symptoms → Read More
Forecasters issue warning as fog develops over parts of the UAE
Patches enveloped large areas of Abu Dhabi and Dubai → Read More
Long Covid: Recovered UAE patients tell of lingering symptoms months on
Men and women of all ages still report symptoms months after receiving the all-clear → Read More
How soon will a Covid-19 vaccine be available for use by the public?
A jab that produces antibodies to fight off the virus was approved in the UAE for emergency use → Read More
Dubai issues hundreds of fines at malls in campaign against Covid-19 offenders
Dubai Police handed out 221 fines and almost 3,300 warnings at four malls at the weekend → Read More
Sharjah private schools extend distance learning for two weeks
Pupils were initially due to return to in-person classes on September 13 but will now carry on with e-learning until September 27 → Read More