Denmark declares Covid is no longer a Threat to Society
Denmark will end virus restrictions next week and reclassify Covid-19 as a disease that no longer poses a threat to society, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced. The country’s decision comes even as infections reach a record high, dramatically pushing forward an idea that’s emerge
IsDB carried out Cataract Campaigns in Niger
As part of the celebration of the International Day of the Elderly, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) and the Ministry of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs of Niger launched three cataract surgery campaigns in the regions of Dosso, Kon
H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani releases new book chronicling the history of Qatar and its people
H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani is launching a new book documenting Qatar’s journey through inspiring events, rare photos and documents since the time of his grand grandparents until today. The book will be available to the public during the Doha Book Fair from January 13th to 22nd. The boo
IsDB carried out Cataract Treatment Campaigns in Chad under AFAB
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) in partnership with the Ministry of Health in Chad carried out two cataract treatment campaigns under the second phase (Generation II) of the Alliance to Fight Avoidable Blindness (AFAB). In this regard, two c
Dubai issues AED 3,000 Fines for NYE Face Mask Violations
Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management announced guidelines for New Year’s Eve celebrations following Wednesday’s highest number of daily coronavirus cases in 6 months Masks must be worn at all times; violators will be fined Dh3,000. Social distancing must also be
Omicron, 70% less likely to cause Hospitalization than Delta Variant
People are far less likely to be admitted to hospital with the omicron Covid variant than the previous delta strain, according to a U.K. government study published Thursday.The U.K. Health Security Agency said individuals with omicron are estimated to be between 31% and 45% less likely to atte
Pfizer says Pandemic could Extend to 2024
Pfizer Inc forecasted that the COVID-19 pandemic would not be behind us until at least 2024 and said a lower-dose version of its vaccine for 2- to 4-year-olds generated a weaker immune response than expected, potentially delaying authorization. Pfizer’s Chief Scientific Officer said in a presentat
Elon Musk named Time’s 2021 Person of the Year
Elon Musk has been named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year,” capping a run during which he solidified his standing as the world’s richest person and turned Tesla into a $1 trillion company. “Few individuals have had more influence than Musk on life on Earth, and potentially life off Eart
New Zealand to ban young people from being able to buy cigarettes
New Zealand on Thursday announced plans to prevent young people from ever being able to buy cigarettes as part of an initiative to make the country entirely smoke-free by 2025.The measures will mean that anyone born after 2008 will not be able to purchase cigarettes or tobacco products in their life
UAE moves Weekend Days to Saturday and Sunday
The United Arab Emirates will move its weekend to Saturday and Sunday, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Friday working hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Currently the weekend is Friday and Saturday in the UAE and the rest of the Gulf.