Where and how to book a Covid-19 drive-through test
- There are 14 mobile drive-through test centres across the country operated by the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, while the Dubai Health Authority and Al Futtaim Group also run their own facilities in Dubai.
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The show must go on as museums, concert venues head online
- The pandemic doesn’t mean you are deprived of your dose of art and culture. Some institutions across the UAE have taken steps to support those searching for inspiration from the comfort of their armchair. Here's where you can find them.
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Stressed by the quarantine? Yoga, meditation to the rescue
- How can you take care of your lungs to fight coronavirus? What is the right way to breathe? What can you do when following all the news related to the pandemic triggers a panic attack? Yoga and meditation might have the answers.
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Gratitude over grief
- In these uncertain times when the world is wondering how the future is going to unfold, Friday editor Mrinal Shekar is hanging on to simple pleasures of life to get through.
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Do the Zoom Groom: 7 tips to dress for every video-call occasion
Wherever you’re (not really) going, here are seven tips for Zoom dressing, all the tools for which you should already have in your wardrobe.
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Coping with the crisis: Shuja Jashanmal
- As group chief officer of Jashanmal’s Department Stores, Shuja Jashanmal led an extremely hectic life. If he wasn’t travelling for work, he preferred being outdoors either exercising or taking his Harley out for a ride with his friends. All of that has come to a stop. He talks to Friday about how he is dealing with the change.
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Watch out for the C19 diet: How to beat erratic eating in lockdown
- Are you snacking and drinking more? Have mealtimes gone out of the window? You’re on the C19 diet, says Victoria Lambert.
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Field hospital at Dubai World Trade Centre
- Facility can treat up to 3,000 Covid-19 patients and will be partially open with a capacity of 1,000 beds on Thursday.
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Save the planet without leaving your couch
- Join fellow nature lovers across the UAE for Connect With Nature’s exciting online sessions, virtual debate and other engaging online experiences.
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Coping with the Crisis: Reza Beig
- At home for a month now, Reza Beig, CEO of Splash and fashion director of the Landmark Group, says social distancing has given him more time to reflect on his priorities. He tells Friday about his plans to scale down his lifestyle and the challenges he’s facing adopting to technology.
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We are almost there – virtually home
- Because meeting people and shaking hands is kind of 'old-fashioned', Suresh Menon tries a new kind of party where no one cooks, cleans up afterwards or has to commute through heavy traffic.
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Covid-19 updates: Testing for people of determination, UAE's first blood plasma treatment
- 852 persons have recovered from the disease as 398 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 bring the UAE’s total to 4,521 cases as of Monday.
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No gear, no motivation? How to spice up your quarantine workout
- Battle both the bulge and your low mood with these tips on quarantine workouts. Ps: you don’t need a gym or equipment for it.
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Travel quiz for adults and kids
- Now that you are forced to stay indoors, how about sharpening your travel IQ with this quiz?
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Coping with the Crisis: Anita Nair
- In this series on how eminent personalities from different walks of life are coping with the Covid-19 pandemic, Friday spoke with award-winning author Anita Nair.
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Emirates announces limited passenger flights to more cities
- Emirates is planning to operate passenger services to Jakarta, Manila Taipei, Chicago, Tunis, Algeria, and Kabul in addition to the already commenced operation to London and Frankfurt.
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You can't travel now, but this quiz should help plan your post-coronavirus adventures
- While we're restricted to our homes, you can always think about the trips you’d love to do. Take our quiz to help you plan your next travel.
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Coronavirus anxiety: 12 ways to cope with stress, fear and worry
- Counselling psychologist Tanya Dharamshi shares tips to overcome the emotional toll of the pandemic and protect our psychological health.
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Quarantine cooking: Celebrate indoors with these desserts
- Take advantage of the extra time to prepare something delicious and put a smile on your loved ones’ faces. Here are 4 dessert recipes they will surely adore.
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Lori Borgman: Suddenly sedentary
- The stay-at-home mandate may have made some of us realise that sociable personality is not quite how we understand it to be.
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Covid-19 pet tips: a new routine for dogs
- There are certain risks to avoid to keep pets and their owners happy and healthy during the pandemic.
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Coping with the Crisis: Dhananjay Datar
- In this series on how eminent personalities from different walks of life are coping with the coronavirus pandemic, Friday spoke with Dubai-based Dhananjay Datar of Al Adil Trading.
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How to give yourself a beauty facial at home
- Is your skin showing signs of dullness, thanks to you being at home 24/7? It’s time for some much needed TLC.
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No eye test required to renew your driving licence in Dubai
- The RTA announced that people do not need an eye test to renew their driving licence for the next three months.
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Honey, we’re working home with the kids: Covid-19 insights from 4 families
- With many parents now forced by the coronavirus pandemic to make home their office, Zenifer Khaleel speaks to four families who are getting through this phase with newfound appreciation for the quality time they are spending together.
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Coping with the Crisis: Anil Dhanak
- In this series on how eminent personalities from different walks of life are coping with the coronavirus pandemic, Friday spoke with Dubai-based Anil Dhanak of Kanz Jewels.
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15-minute recipes for your next breakfast meal
- We've put together superfast and easy meal ideas that are ready to serve in no time.
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Dubai residents told not to leave hand sanitisers in cars
- Dubai Civil Defence explained that high temperatures can cause such items to explode when left in cars due to a high alcohol level found in sanitisers.
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How to deep clean your home: tips on coronavirus disinfection
- With Covid-19 still lurking around, experts offer tips on how to reduce the risk of pathogens invading your home.
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How Covid-19 affects people with diabetes
- When sick with a viral infection, people with diabetes do face an increased risk of diabetic ketoacidosis commonly experienced by people with type 1 diabetes. But risks are reduced if diabetes is well-managed.
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Accept your worries to sleep better: Tips to beat insomnia during the pandemic
- With 24-hour news of coronavirus, domestic issues and many other stressful things swirling around, there’s little wonder insomnia is rife. Here are expert tips from the founder of The Sleep School in UK.
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Can Covid-19 spread through insect bites, houseflies?
- Doctors say there is no scientific evidence to suggest the virus that causes Covid-19 can be transmitted through blood directly or through insect bites. (Gulf News)
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Coping with the Crisis: Isobel Abulhoul
- In the first in a series on how eminent personalities from different walks of life are coping with the coronavirus pandemic that has upended all our lives, Friday spoke with UAE resident and lover of words Isobel Abulhoul.
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Video: How to safely wear a surgical face mask
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We can't change a dog’s personality, but...
- Dogs, now more than ever, are important emotional support animals and family pets, but there's still a wide disconnect between what we expect and their limits. Behavioural therapist Louise Glazebrook shares tips on animal instincts.
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Dubai's Waterfront Market reopens to public
- Thermal cameras have been installed at all entrances to monitor staff and customer’s temperatures as they enter
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Video: Why you should take afternoon hot baths while in isolation
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Pedestrians and cyclists also need a permit to go out in Dubai
- New options appear on government's permit website allowing people to choose 'walk' or 'cycle'. (Gulf News)
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Disinfection drive extended to 24 hours in Dubai
- Individuals will not be allowed to leave the house, except for essential purposes or if they are working in vital sectors exempted from the restrictions. The measures effective for a period of two weeks from 8pm on Saturday (April 4), subject to renewal. (Gulf News)
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Video: health habits to boost your immune system
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'Not easy for us, not easy for them': Parents caring for autistic children while in isolation
- Students of determination rely on consistency, so these unprecedented changes in lifestyle are especially hard for them. We speak to parents how they are coping.
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Coronavirus: 10 tips for parent-teachers of students with ASD
- Social distancing in the time of Covid-19 can be challenging for autistic children, but experts say this can also be a good time to let children explore the things that interest them the most.
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With kids learning from home, this contest gives young writers a new creative assignment
- Now in its fifth year internationally, this is the first time the Voices of the Future Generation writing competition will cover the Gulf region. The target: 20 story submissions in both Arabic and English.
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What if your roommate tests positive for coronavirus?
- There is no need to press the panic button, say doctors, as it might 'cause more harm than the virus itself'. But it is very important to follow the guidelines set by the authorities. (Gulf News)
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Fine dining, shopping, quiz nights: turn quarantine life into a hive of activity
- Shops, restaurants, hotels find new meaning to being social and interactive in the time of social distancing. Apart from online shopping, here's how they're offering everything from gourmet meals to sports classes and even giving out prizes while we're staying at home.
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Has coronavirus ushered in a new age of online learning?
- When Covid-19 presented itself as an out-of-syllabus problem, educational institutions across the UAE rose to the challenge, facilitating online learning. Zenifer Khaleel examines how parents, students and schools have adapted to the crisis.
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From runways to the gym to your home: athleisure fashion is taking over
- Want to turn your home into a fitness haven, but short of inspiration for your attire? Here are a few ideas for trendy outfits you can transform into work-from-home wear when the boss calls in for a video conference.
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Don't ignore the risks: Your maid needs to stay indoors, even on off days
- The government authorities have made it clear that the public should stay indoors and step out only if absolutely essential. The health risks are far too great.
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Etisalat offers free internet voice and video calling to UAE subscribers
- Service valid for April and May and allows residents to stay in touch with family here and in their home country. (Gulf News)
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While in self-isolation, an urbanite’s tale of a far-off village offers a fairytale-like distraction
- Broadcaster Fiona Bruce is swept into another time, and another pace, among hills and valleys, with not a fence, not a gate, not a house, not a road in sight – nothing to suggest the 21st century.
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Now may be a good time
- With the coronavirus giving life as we know it a pause, there's so much time to do what we've always wanted to do, or so we thought.
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Residents must stay at home: UAE sterilisation drive against Covid-19 begins
- Anyone not complying with 'stay home' directive to pay fine and could face prison. (Gulf News)
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WfH warriors can go to battle with minimum gear
- As someone who has been working from home, Suresh Menon has some advice to those forced to do so now.
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Get an extra boost for your immunity in the time of Covid-19
- You can stick to a good multivitamin, but here are tips if you want a little bit of an extra push in strengthening your immune system.
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Now that home is where the office is, Dubai residents are figuring out how it works
- As a pandemic forces thousands in the UAE to work from home, employees tell us how they are coping, as we ask experts how to help them climb a steep learning curve.
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Philosophical notes from the self-isolated
- Suresh Menon ponders how coronavirus is bringing people together in a time of social distancing
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Boost your immunity the Ayurvedic way
- An Ayurvedic perspective of preventive care of respiratory infections in the context of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Coronavirus: Wash your hands after touching these things
- Watch out for these everyday objects where germs are lurking, and know the best ways to deal with the dangers.
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Washed your hands? Now clean your house
- So far, medical advice has focused mostly on the importance of washing our hands – every two hours, with soap and hot water, for 20 seconds each time – which is said to be the most effective way of protecting yourself against the new virus. But some are now starting to worry about the germs living inside their own homes.
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Coronavirus Diary: Life under quarantine in Dubai
- As I write this, I have spent seven days in home quarantine, watching the world outside unfold with my head pressed up against the window. (tabloid!)
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E-learning in Dubai in the time of coronavirus: a first-hand account
- 'My conclusions from Day 1: E-learning for school children is good, but with a certain amount of adult supervision.' (Gulf News)
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11 health habits to boost your immune system and keep coronavirus at bay
- Give your immune system even more of a fighting chance against the novel coronavirus disease with these practical tips from health experts.
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Busted: 10 coronavirus disease myths and fake health advice
- Disinformation about Covid-19 is spreading, making it more difficult to deal with the outbreak. Here are the facts to about you can catch coronavirus, how to protect yourself and other vital information you should know.
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How to travel safely in the time of coronavirus
- Should you wear a mask? Does airplane travel pose a greater risk? Do hand sanitisers work? Health professionals provide practical tips.
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20 seconds, from Stayin’ Alive to Ozymandias
- Poets are fond of saying that life is a song, writes Suresh Menon. Now doctors are telling us the same thing.
