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The UAE has set-up the largest testing laboratory in the world for COVID-19 outside of China.

A total of 51 stores in the UAE have launched mobile applications to provide services remotely to consumers.

The UAE has announced 53 new cases of COVID-19.

A total of 1,743 Emiratis have been successfully evacuated by the UAE from other countries.

Traffic violations will be waived for medical personnel in Ajman.

Nineteen people, including 18 firefighters, have died while trying to tackle a huge forest fire in southwestern China.

The coronavirus epidemic is far from over in the Asia-Pacific region.

Amazon workers in the US staged a walkout to press safety demands during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Philippines is set to boost its capacity to test more patients for the novel coronavirus over the next few days.

Some police officers in the UK have come under the scanner for heavy-handedness while enforcing social distancing guidelines in the fight against COVID-19.

The Dubai government will inject fresh equity into the Emirates Airline to help the carrier overcome the impact cause by the coronavirus pandemic.

UAE-based on-demand fuel delivery service Cafu will provide ambulances in Dubai with free fuel for the next two weeks.

It’s unlikely that the UAE will see an internet outage due to the increased traffic in the country due to work from home and distance learning initiatives.

Nakheel has announced a AED230 million relief package for its business partners. It covers rent relief for tenants, including retainers, restaurants and business owners in their malls and master communities.

Deferring rent payments for up to 6 months is among a host of measures announced by the Dubai Free Zones as part of the economic stimulus package.

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said it is working to boost players' earnings when the sport resumes after the coronavirus shutdown.

The Tokyo Olympics will now take place between July 23 and August 8 next year.

Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri and his players have agreed for a pay freeze to save the club roughly €90 million (AED 370m) during the coronavirus pandemic.

English football says it will face challenging times financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Football club Paris St Germain have sold special edition jerseys to raise over €200,000 to support Paris hospitals.

A star-studded concert, which featured some of the big names in the music industry performing from their homes, raised $8 million amid the coronavirus crisis.

Britain's Prince William and his wife, duchess Kate, have stressed the importance of mental health during the coronavirus outbreak.

Mark Blum, a co-star in the film 'Desperately Seeking Susan', has died from coronavirus complications, aged 69.

Ralph Lauren is the latest fashion brand to step up efforts to help fight coronavirus.

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has pledged $1 million to No Kid Hungry organisation to help those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

The world’s oldest man has officially been recognised as the UK's Robert Weighton, aged 112 and 1 day.

Indonesian authorities are offering a reward to anyone who can remove a tyre stuck around the neck of a giant crocodile.

Goody, a turtle in Thailand who lost her left flipper years ago after she was entangled in a fishing net, can swim again.

A grandma in the UK is being criticised on the internet for her Christmas dinner.

A hotel in Japan is offering rooms for $1 (AED 3.67) per night. But that's if you're willing to have your stay livestreamed on the hotel's YouTube.