UAE reports 389 new COVID-19 cases, 0 deaths and 377 recoveries

Image Credit: Stefan Lindeque/Gulf News Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 229,513 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate[…]

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New digital payment platform for RAK government services

(Left to right) Yousef Albolooshi, Ramana Kumar Ahmed bin Saeed Al Sayyah after signing the partnership agreement. Image Credit: Supplied Abu Dhabi: A new central, unified payment platform will now enable all government entities in Ras Al Khaimah to receive payments from their customers in an easy, flexible and secure[…]

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UAE: Dubai car number plate sells for Dh4.42m at auction

The sale topper was plate number AA 13 Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) raised over Dh37 million at its 110th open auction for premium vehicle plates on Saturday. The total proceeds of the auction, held at Grand Hyatt Dubai Hotel, reached Dh37.328 million, RTA announced[…]

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Thai Vietjet to increase frequency of Bangkok

Bangkok-Fukuoka Taipei Thai Vietjet commenced its flight service connecting Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Fukuoka on July 16, 2022, with the welcome ceremony at Fukuoka Airport. BANGKOK – In line with relaxing travel restrictions of regional destinations, Thai Vietjet further announced the addition of its international services Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) – Fukuoka from[…]

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STR: Melbourne’s hotel performance fell in August

While ADR was higher than August 2019, the occupancy and RevPAR levels remained below the pre-pandemic comparables at -27.3% and -16.1%, respectively.  ADELAIDE – Melbourne’s hotel performance fell from the previous month, but room rates remained well above the pre-pandemic comparable, according to preliminary August 2022 data from STR. Occupancy:[…]

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