Middle East
UAE announces 3,068 new COVID-19 cases, 1,226 recoveries, 3 death in last 24 hours
UAE announces 3,068 new COVID-19 cases, 1,226 recoveries, 3 death in last 24 hours
ABU DHABI, 14th January 2022 (WAM) – The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced that it conducted 424,861 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 the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP announced 3,068 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 799,065.
According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care.
MoHAP also announced 3 deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 2,185.
The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and wished COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery. It called on all members of the society to cooperate with health authorities, adhere to the instructions and physical distance to ensure the health and safety of all.
MoHAP also noted that an additional 1,226 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 758,031.
Source : WAM/إ /Hassan Bashir
UAE
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan passes away
The Ministry of Presidential Affairs has announced the start of official mourning for a period of 40 days, starting today, to mark the death of the UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the second President of the United Arab Emirates and 16th ruler of Abu Dhabi, has passed away at age 73 on Friday.
Sheikh Nahyan, whose full name is Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan bin Zayed bin Khalifa bin Shakhbout bin Theyab bin Issa bin Nahyan bin Falah bin Yas, is survived by his wife Sheikha Shamsa bint Suhail Al Mazrouei. He has eight children.
The Ministry of Presidential Affairs has announced the start of official mourning for a period of 40 days, starting today, and flags will fly at half-mast.
Work has been suspended at ministries, departments, federal and local institutions, and the private sector for three days, the state-run
news agency, Wam, reported.
Cinema
UAE Golden Visa for Transgender Actress Anjali Ameer
UAE Golden Visa for Transgender Actress Anjali Ameer
Dubai: Anjali Ameer, the first transgender heroine in Malayalam, has been granted a UAE Golden Visa. This is the first time the UAE has issued a Golden Visa in the transgender category. Actress and model Anjali Ameer Peranbu’s Mammootty movie is notable.
Anjali Emir’s visa procedures have been finalized by ECH, one of Dubai’s leading government service providers. The event was attended by CEOs Iqbal Marconi, Russell, PM Abdurahman and Adil Sadiq.
Dubai
Sri Lankan Sensation Yohani Live in Concert Expo 2020 dubai
Bollywood playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan will also take the stage at separate event
You can’t miss Sri Lankan singer, songwriter, rapper and multi-instrumentalist Yohani, who became an internet sensation with her ‘Manike Mage Hithe’ song. She will be accompanied by Channa Upuli Performing Arts Foundation and other local talents.
Included with pass
Sri Lankan singer and rapper Yohani is heading to Expo 2020 Dubai along with the Channa Upuli Performing Arts Foundation and other local talents.
The star, who gained viral fame with the track ‘Manike Mage Hithe’, will take to the stage at Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre on March 5, at 5pm.
Yohani is known for her unique blend of pop, R’n’B and hip hop, but a full-fledged career in this industry wasn’t always on the cards.
“I started music when I opened my YouTube account in 2016. At that time I was doing my Master’s and my Bachelor’s — Bachelor’s in logistics and Master’s in accounting,” the young artist told Gulf News in December 2021. “And in 2019 I was like, ‘you know what, let me just finish all that, come back to Sri Lanka to start music as a career’. That’s when everything happened and here we are.”
Yohani has also found fame in India, making her Bollywood music debut with the track ‘Shiddat’ for the Sunny Kaushal-Radhika Madan romance of the same name. She’s also set to sing a Hindi version of ‘Manike Mage Hithe’ for upcoming Bollywood comedy ‘Thank God’, which will star Ajay Devgn, Sidharth Malhotra and Rakul Preet Singh.
“I like to explore everything. I don’t want to be stuck to one genre… maybe it works, maybe it doesn’t sometimes. But I want to explore more music, more languages, more genres. My process is — if I like it I’m gonna do it,” she said.
Another famous voice that’s set to ring out at the Expo 2020 Dubai is that of Bollywood playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan. The popular artist will electrify the DEC Arena on March 3 at 8pm.
Chauhan is known for being one of the most versatile singers in India and has sung many popular tracks in her decades-long career, such as ‘Beedi Jalaile’, ‘Sheila Ki Jawani’, ‘Mere Haath Mein’, ‘Dhoom Machale’ and ‘Aisa Jaadoo’.
Entry to Yohani’s concert is free to those with an Expo 2020 Dubai pass. Tickets to Chauhan’s concert at DEC Arena start from Dh50 and are available online.