The President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan, has announced new rules for residents’ welfare. In addition to the new reform, a new and updated Federal Crime and Punishment Law was also introduced.
Women are better protected under the new law, the public is safer, and extramarital relationships are less restricted. The law will be effective from January 2, 2022.
The new law stipulates that consensual extramarital affair with a person over 18 can be investigated as a criminal case only if the husband or guardian files a complaint
Every husband or guardian has the right to waive the complaint, and that waiver entails either the end of the criminal case or the suspension of the punishment, depending on the situation.
Any child born as a result of the relationship is recognized and will be cared for. Any couple who conceives a child out of wedlock will be required to marry or acknowledge the child singly or jointly, as well as provide identification papers and travel documents in accordance with the laws of the country of which either is a national, taking into account the applicable laws of that nation.
Failure to do so will result in a criminal case with a two-year prison sentence for both correspondents.
Number of countries in Asia and Europe halted travel from Southern African countries due to the new existing Covid-19 variant.
In line with this concern, Emirates airline issued travel updates as some nation borders suspend their flights.
In response to the restrictions imposed by Singapore and the UK, the airline posted two travel updates:
‘Effective 11:59pm local time on November 27 2021, Singapore will not allow entry or transit/transfer to passengers who have a travel history (including transit) within the last 14 days before departure for Singapore from the following countries:
Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
– This includes long‑term pass holders, short‑term visitors and all those who had obtained prior approval for entry into Singapore.
– Singapore citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents are exempt’
Effective midday of November 26 2021, the UK has added the following countries to its travel red list: South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Passengers who have been in these countries or territories in the 10 days before arriving in the UK will not be allowed to enter the UK unless they:
– Are a British or Irish National
– Have residence rights in the UK
This does not apply to passengers who have stayed airside and only transited through any of these countries while changing flights. Passengers arriving from these countries should note the following:
England:
Passengers arriving in England from 4am, November 28, will be required to book and pay for a government‑approved hotel quarantine facility for 10 days.
Passengers who have been in these countries within the last 10 days and are arriving between midday November 26 and November 28 (4am), must quarantine at home for 10 days and should take NHS PCR tests on day 2 and day 8, even if they already have a lateral flow test booking.
Scotland:
Passengers arriving in Scotland from November 27 (4am) will be required to book and pay for a government‑approved hotel quarantine facility for 10 days.
The air carrier advised travelers to double-check travel regulatory requirements before flying because they change on a regular basis.
Passengers who have been affected should notify their respective travel agencies or Emirates Call Centres for rebooking options.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: A 67 car-strong convoy of BMW vehicles, including a 1970s copper-colored BMW 2002, rolled into #NOFILTERDXB at Dubai Harbour, as the BMW Club UAE threw its support behind the city’s newest super trendy urban lifestyle and motoring culture festival.
“We’ve been waiting for #NOFILTERDXB since it was first announced because we saw it as a great opportunity to get our members together and celebrate our BMW family at a motoring community event close to our hearts,” said Mohammed Wazif, President & Co-Founder of the BMW Club UAE.
#NOFILTERDXB culminated in the Dubai Supercar Parade today, Saturday, Nov. 27. The parade saw some of the world’s most sought-after supercars rolling through the streets of Dubai Harbour, JBR, and JLT, before returning to #NOFILTERDXB for public viewing.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) have announced the suspension of entry for travellers and transit passengers from South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique.
This includes suspending the entry of travellers who were in these countries 14 days before coming to the UAE. Flight operations will continue to transport passengers from the UAE to these seven countries.
The GCAA affirmed that UAE nationals, diplomatic missions, official delegations between UAE and the seven countries and golden residence holders are excluded from this decision.
The excluded category should present a negative COVID-19 test obtained within 48 hours of departure and a Rapid-PCR test at the airport within six hours of the departure and another PCR test at the airport when arriving to UAE.
A 10-day quarantine and a PCR test on the ninth day of entering the country is required for UAE nationals, diplomatic missions and golden residence holders. However, official delegations are required to quarantine at the airport until the test result is received for them to continue their mission in UAE without 10-day quarantine.
The authority also affirmed that it is required for those coming from South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique through other countries to stay in those countries for at least 14 days before being allowed to enter the UAE.
UAE citizens are prohibited from travelling to South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique except for the country’s emergency treatment cases, official delegations, and scholarships.
The authority called on all travellers affected by the decision to follow up and communicate with the airlines to amend and schedule their flights and to ensure their safe return to their final destinations without any delay or other obligations.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: With an incredible display of enthusiasm and determination, 146,000 people converged on Sheikh Zayed Road on Friday, November 26, to take part in Dubai Run 2021, the world’s largest run.
Presented by Mai Dubai, the event was held on the closing weekend of this year’s Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), the citywide initiative of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, which aims to make Dubai the world’s fittest city.
Inspired by the vision of its leadership, Dubai is the only city in the world to offer its citizens, residents and visitors an entire month of all inclusive, free fitness events, including the Dubai Run, while also keeping the nation and its people safe and healthy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
The city’s superhighway, Sheikh Zayed Road, was transformed into a giant running track for Dubai Run, as participants of all ages and abilities ran and walked at their own pace on 5km and 10km routes.
As the sun rose, the city turned into a sea of blue as runners took to the streets in official Dubai Run t-shirts, supplied by Sun & Sand Sports, and kicked off the Run at the start line by the Museum of the Future. Passing some of Dubai’s instantly recognisable landmarks including Emirates Towers and Burj Khalifa, runners crossed the finishing line at Al Mustaqbal Street near Dubai World Trade Centre.
The first route, stretching 5km, attracted families, fun runners and walkers, while the 10km route was completed not just by recreational runners but by some of the world’s leading middle-distance runners, including a team of elite Kenyan runners who have been taking part in several DFC events and activities.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said: “As the Dubai Fitness Challenge reaches its closing weekend, it is inspiring to see the commitment of so many of our citizens, residents and visitors to their health and wellbeing. Running alongside 146,000 people who completed the Dubai Run, I was moved by the strength of our community and seeing what we can achieve when we work together. By turning out in such numbers for Dubai Run, we have shown the world that this is one of the greatest cities to live in, work in and visit; a city with an unassailable spirit and ability to achieve. I’m immensely proud of each and every individual, government agency, business and organization that took part today, and in the Dubai Fitness Challenge. I would also like to thank the organisers, government agencies led by the Events Security Committee, partners and everyone who contributed to the success of Dubai Run – a truly remarkable event, and a day to remember.”
Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals & Retail Establishment, said: “Dubai Run has become an annual display of our city’s collective efforts to embrace a healthier lifestyle and it was incredible to see 146,000 people take part today. Watching our community come together for events like this is a sign of how far we’ve come as a city, as we continue to prioritise our health and wellbeing and show the world how much Dubai can achieve. On the penultimate day of Dubai Fitness Challenge, there is no better way to mark the closing weekend than seeing the happiness and determination on every one of the smiling faces of those who took part today. I would like to thank everyone who helped make today happen – the organisers, government agencies led by the Events Security Committee, partners and everyone who joined Dubai Run – it is something I’ll never forget.”
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Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, said: “Dubai Run is a simply phenomenal event. Today, 146,000 people from across our great city came together to show the world that in Dubai, we make living in a healthy and happy community our priority. People of all ages, abilities and nationalities took part today, running, walking and wheeling down Sheikh Zayed Road as it was transformed into a giant running track. It really is an event that has to be seen to be believed. All of us at Dubai Sports Council are honoured to be part of this iconic event, and I congratulate everyone who took part – you have done the city proud.”
With just one day left in the annual Dubai Fitness Challenge, participants will still have the chance to take advantage of DFC’s fun-filled event calendar, featuring an array of activities for fitness and wellness enthusiasts that celebrate inclusivity and diversity. Designed to encourage residents and visitors to live an active lifestyle outdoors during the cooler weather, everyone can still enjoy the three free Fitness Villages across Expo 2020 Dubai, Kite Beach and Mushrif Park, the Fitness Hubs dotted across communities within Dubai as well as free fitness classes. For more information, visit www.dubaifitnesschallenge.com .
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Dubai Run is organised by Dubai Tourism and Dubai Sports Council; with presenting partner Mai Dubai; association partners Sun & Sand Sports, Etisalat, Fitbit and Emaar; Official partners Emirates Airline and Noon; government partners Events Security Committee, Dubai Police, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services and Roads & Transport Authority (RTA); and media and app partners Arabian Radio Network (ARN) and STEPPI. (WAM)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Thousands are expected to join this year’s edition of Dubai Run, which was first launched in 2019 with the first-ever chance to run along the Sheikh Zayed superhighway.
This year, organizers are excited to announce the return of the much-anticipated event to Sheikh Zayed Road, with a 10km and 5km jogging experience.
So, Set your own pace as you run along a traffic-free Sheikh Zayed Road with family and friends on 26 November. Run past iconic buildings in the heart of the city with the choice of a 10km and 5km route to get your Friday morning pumping.
What you need to know:
Route Information for 5km runners
Enjoy this spectacular route in the heart of the city, offering breathtaking views!
The 5km running route starts from near the World Trade Centre Metro Station on Sheikh Zayed Road.
This shorter route takes a left turn, looping around DIFC, towards the opposite corner of Emirates Towers.
Route Information for 10K runners
Enjoy this spectacular route in the heart of the city, offering breathtaking views!
The 10km running route starts from near the Emirates Towers Metro Station on Sheikh Zayed Road.
On this longer route, you will take the overpass towards Downtown Dubai, jog along the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard past the foot of the world-famous Burj Khalifa and loop back through DIFC between soaring skyscrapers.
During the Run
Key timings to remember:
Arrivals begin from 4am
Dubai Run starts at 6am
Complete your run by 9:30am
To join the 5km route, alight at the World Trade Centre Metro Station.
The metro will open at 3:30am on 26 November
Before travelling on the metro, top up your NOL card with a minimum balance of AED15, which you will need to get to and from Dubai Run.
If you are driving to a metro, there is plenty of parking available at stations all over Dubai including: Centrepoint; Etisalat; Jebel Ali; Jumeirah Golf Estates; Burjuman; Mall of the Emirates; City Centre Deira; Ibn Battuta Mall.
If driving to the run is your only transport option, there is free parking available at Dubai World Trade Centre on Friday 26 November, though spaces are limited. Please note, there will be road closures too, so you may not be able to leave the area until Dubai Run ends if you are driving.
Make sure you arrive wearing your bib, pinned to your t-shirt. You will not be permitted to take part in Dubai Run without your bib!
Strict measures in place to protect the safety of everyone involved in the run. Additionally, security guards and safety marshals will be stationed along the route to assist you.
Don’t forget to grab some water as you pass by the hydration stations along the route, provided by Mai Dubai.
Dubai Run is not a race, so make sure to enjoy the experience.
After the Run
You should complete your run before or by 9:30am. If you can’t finish the route then our team will help guide you back to a safe area on time, so that the routes can be cleared ahead of the roads reopening for traffic.
There will be no food available on the route, but there are a lot of restaurants and cafes at Dubai World Trade Centre if you want to go for a coffee or breakfast after your run. Alternatively, take the metro to one of the nearby malls.
It is recommend you use Dubai Metro to get home after the event. The metro stations at World Trade Centre, Emirates Towers and Max Fashion will all be open to help you get home.
Don’t forget to share your photos and videos! You can tag us and use our hashtags: #DubaiRun and #DubaiFitnessChallenge. (www.dubairun.com)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: As part of Aldar malls’ countdown to the highly anticipated 50th UAE National Day Golden Jubilee, and a nod to the upcoming festive season, Yas Mall, WTC Abu Dhabi (WTCAD) and Al Jimi Mall in Al Ain are hosting a Super Sale for shoppers to enjoy up to 90 percent off across over 400 stores.
The not-to-be-missed shopping extravaganza will run this weekend from Thursday, Nov. 25 to Saturday, November 27, 2021 with incredible discounts on well-loved brands.
The three-day Super Sale will allow shoppers to benefit from major discounts on everything from lifestyle, beauty, and fashion to electronics, homeware and more across the three malls, allowing them to snag some of the best deals in the city.
With the Festive Season fast approaching, there’s no better time for shoppers to finalize those gift lists, while at the same time creating great moments with friends and family with an immersive retail experience.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: After its highly successful debut in the UAE last month and as the first-ever DEKA event outside the USA, DEKA is back with its second event of the season, DEKA Mile.
Designed to offer an exciting platform for the UAE’s fittest and toughest competitors, DEKA Mile is taking place on Saturday 27 November 2021 – the last day of Dubai Fitness Challenge 2021 – at Al Seef, a bustling waterfront promenade with rich heritage and contemporary areas for leisure, entertainment and outdoor activities.
Proudly presented by Dubai Holding and from the creators of Spartan, DEKA Mile is giving participants a second chance to test themselves against the UAE’s best, and to smash previous records and leader boards. Featuring a 1.6km run and ten DEKA zones, the DEKA Mile event is a well-rounded functional test for people of all fitness levels and is made up of challenges that are based on rudimentary movements that don’t require any specific training or education to complete.
A modified version of the DEKA Strong event which debuted in Dubai’s Central Park Towers at DIFC last month, and witnessed the participation of 635 competitors from different nationalities, DEKA Mile features the same movements and machine challenges that include Reverse Alternating Lunge, the Rower, Box Jump Overs, Med Ball Sit-Up Throws, the Skierg, a Farmers Carry, the Assault Air Bike, Deadball Wall Overs, Tank Push/Pull and RAM Burpees, but has a 1.6km run challenge instead of a 5km route.
Built on a Trifecta event model, participants must take part in all three events, the DEKA Strong, DEKA Mile and DEKA Fit, to earn the full DEKA medal. The fourth DEKA event in the season line up, the DEKA Trifecta will take place on Friday, February 11, 2022 at The Outlet Village and will include all three variations of the DEKA event.
Al Seef is a perfect destination for this international sporting and fitness event with fresh ambiance, stunning views on the Creek and picturesque scenery of some of the UAE’s historical gems. The Dubai Holding sponsorship of the DEKA UAE event series is one of its key contributions to a record-breaking number of fitness activities in the 5th edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, as well as a testament of the Group’s commitment to sustainable development that encourages the health and wellbeing of communities.
Inspired by the Greeks who were the first on record to gamify and test fitness, DEKA’s challenges are based on the simple movements of carrying, pushing, pulling, kneeling, jumping, stepping, or climbing, as well as getting up and down from the ground. Challenges also include three basic forms of transportation – row, ski, and cycle. DEKA promotes training with a purpose to increase motivation, individual performance, and a sense of connection to the community, and is a training programme that has been designed for all fitness levels.
A brand new style of fitness competition, DEKA is a decathlon of functional fitness that has been designed to be basic, simple, and utilitarian. Tickets are now on sale starting at USD 60 per person, with a season pass to all DEKA events on sale for just USD 205 per person. For more information please visit, https://deka.fit/uae/
DUBAI, United Arab Emirtes — Dubai Airports has issued a passenger advisory alerting travellers about Dubai International (DXB) getting exceptionally busy over the coming period.
According to the operator, as many as 1.8 million passengers are expected to pass through DXB between 25th November – 5th December, with average daily traffic reaching 164,000 passengers. The fourth of December is expected to be the busiest day during this period with passenger numbers likely to surpass the 190,000 mark.
Essa Al Shamsi, Vice President of Terminal Operations at Dubai Airports, said, “As always, Dubai Airports is working with airlines, control authorities, and all our other commercial and service partners to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience for our customers. Those travelling during this peak period can make their journey smooth and comfortable by following a few simple tips.”
Considering that travel requirements have changed globally due to the pandemic, Dubai Airports strongly urges all customers to be aware of the latest travel regulations for the desired destitution. (WAM)
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emiraetes — Abu Dhabi Sports Council has issued a call for over 1,000 volunteers to support the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) and the World Aquatics Festival taking place on Yas Island.
With no previous experience required, volunteers aged 16 and over are encouraged to register for the unique opportunity of assisting the sporting event across a range of duties. The volunteer roles available include assisting athletes and organisers in the field of play, media management for the international media centre, stadium venue operations and sports presentations, among others.
Volunteers are being recruited through Abu Dhabi Sports Council’s volunteer programme, Emirati Marshalls, the UAE Swimming Federation as well as local swimming clubs and the community. Those interested in becoming a volunteer can register their interest via the event’s website: www.volunteers.ae.
Taking place from 16th – 21st December, the FINA World Swimming Championships will showcase the very best in aquatic sporting talent, providing both local and international fans with the opportunity to watch top-quality competitive swimming action in the heart of Abu Dhabi.
Keen volunteers will gain experience supporting the World Aquatic Festival, which will be hosted in parallel with the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) in Yas Bay, from 15th-21st December. It will feature the FINA High Diving Qualifier, the ultimate leg of the FINA/CNSG Marathon Swim World Series 2021, a brand-new Open Water Swimming Mixed Relay, and a FINA Diving Team Exhibition.
Providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for volunteers, the FINA World Championships (25m) will see more than 1,000 athletes from over 180 countries compete across six days in 44 medal events including men’s and women’s events in all four strokes – freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly – along with the individual medley and relays.
The championships will take place in Etihad Arena, which is being transformed into an aquatics haven for the event.
Aref Al Awani, General-Secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports Council host of the event, said, “We are delighted to bring yet another major international event to the capital, welcoming over 1,000 athletes to Yas Island this coming December. Events of this magnitude simply would not be possible without the support of volunteers, and I invite the whole community to get involved! “As well as encouraging young people to live a more active lifestyle and giving them inspiration by working on an event which will welcome the world’s best swimmers, this opportunity will afford them the chance to learn new skills and challenge themselves both physically and mentally.”
