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8@8 with David Light: Wednesday, March 3
Khaleej Times

8@8 with David Light: Wednesday, March 3

It's so close to the weekend you can taste it. Thank you for joining us on the home straight on 8@8 with David Light where we're talking about a robber in Dubai being nabbed when he returned to the scene to collect his bike, everything you need to know about this year's Ramadan and WhatsApp's new feature to help you avoid sending messages to the wrong person. Come on in!
Covid-19: How to overcome the devastating impact on our kids
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Covid-19: How to overcome the devastating impact on our kids

Children kept out of school are showing deterioration in their mental health, with increases in depression
Sheikh Zayed's first private secretary dies
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Sheikh Zayed's first private secretary dies

Ahmed worked for more than 40 years as the secretary for Sheikh Zayed.
Body of UAE passenger flown from Pakistan to India
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Body of UAE passenger flown from Pakistan to India

The flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Pakistan after the passenger suffered a medical emergency.
UAE: Family forgets Covid info form; misses India flight
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UAE: Family forgets Covid info form; misses India flight

The family was in Dubai for a month to visit their relatives.
Dubai expands Covid vaccine drive; age limits revised
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Dubai expands Covid vaccine drive; age limits revised

Full list of eligible residents; how to book appointments: All you need to know.
Covid-19: Vaccinated passengers to 'face less obstacles'
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Covid-19: Vaccinated passengers to 'face less obstacles'

Less obstacles for passengers who have received Covid-19 vaccination, according to an airline official.
Dubai Covid vaccine: More residents eligible for jab
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Dubai Covid vaccine: More residents eligible for jab

Their visas must have been issued in Dubai
UAE: Full list of fines for money laundering, terror financing
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UAE: Full list of fines for money laundering, terror financing

Fines range from Dh50,000 to Dh1 million for 26 violations
Covid: 2 crowded shisha cafes in Burj Khalifa area shut down
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Covid: 2 crowded shisha cafes in Burj Khalifa area shut down

A total of six shops in Dubai were shut for flouting Covid safety rules.
Sharjah mall to open this month with strict Covid safety rules
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Sharjah mall to open this month with strict Covid safety rules

Sharjah officials approve Covid safety measures implemented at mall.
UAE official: No, Covid vaccines don't cause coronavirus
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UAE official: No, Covid vaccines don't cause coronavirus

The UAE has conducted over 31 million Covid-19 PCR tests to date, making it one of the top ranking countries to have conducted the most number of tests.
UAE, Philippines lift ban on recruiting domestic workers
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UAE, Philippines lift ban on recruiting domestic workers

A new unified contract ensures the well-being of Filipino household service workers.
Haj 2021: Pilgrims must be vaccinated against Covid
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Haj 2021: Pilgrims must be vaccinated against Covid

The government says it will consider Covid vaccination as "the main condition for participation" in the pilgrimage.
Video: Abu Dhabi Police chase, stop reckless driver
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Video: Abu Dhabi Police chase, stop reckless driver

He committed three dangerous traffic violations.
UAE employers cut salaries, ask staff to work from home country
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UAE employers cut salaries, ask staff to work from home country

Employees are at a loss about the contagion impact on their wages.
UAE Covid: PCR tests every week for these employees in Ajman
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UAE Covid: PCR tests every week for these employees in Ajman

Employees who have received both doses of the Covid vaccine are exempted from the requirement.
UAE reports 2,721 Covid cases, 1,666 recoveries, 15 deaths
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UAE reports 2,721 Covid cases, 1,666 recoveries, 15 deaths

Over 31 million tests have been conducted in the UAE to date to combat the spread of Covid-19.
Dubai to issue 10-year visa to 1,000 people
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Dubai to issue 10-year visa to 1,000 people

A majority of applicants have already been issued the visas.
World's tallest Ferris wheel Ain Dubai on 'best bucket list'
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World's tallest Ferris wheel Ain Dubai on 'best bucket list'

The attraction is listed in Forbes magazine's places to experience in 2021/2022.