Doha: The Indian Embassy in Qatar has reportedly started collecting the data of Indian expatriates who are seeking repatriation due to various reasons. The embassy however has clarified that the data is being collected for information purpose and that there was no immediate clarity or information about the resumption of flights to India.

Thumbay Labs, one of the largest networks of CAP-accredited private diagnostic labs in the region owned by Thumbay Group, has launched COVID-19 testing under authorization by the Ministry of Health (MOH), UAE, augmenting the Coronavirus testing facilities of the country. Sample collection centers have been set up at all Thumbay Hospitals and Clinics located at Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Fujairah. Timings are from 9am to 6pm.

Dubai: Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) organized Blood Donation Camp at Latifa Hospital, Oud Mehta Dubai on April 23rd, 2020 in association with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and with support from Community Development Authority (CDA) Government of Dubai.

Saudi Arabia has abolished flogging as a punishment, the supreme court announced, hailing the latest in a series of "human rights advances" made by the king and his powerful son.

Abu Dhabi: The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi on Monday reminded its countrymen against discriminatory behavior in the wake of Corona Virus spread.

Taking a strong note of the Islamophobic campaign on twitter in the wake of the spread of Corona Virus on Social Media, member of the Royal Family of United Arab Emirates, Princess Hend Al Qassimi lashed out at a twitter user and added that those expressing racist and discriminatory views in the UAE will be fined and made to leave.

The UAE government on Monday announced to operate special repatriation flights from four Indian cities to bring back its nationals stuck in the country due to the restrictions on air travel amidst the coronavirus pandemic, media reports said.

A 47-year-old Indian worker has allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the third floor of a building here, according to a media report.