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DUBAI, 19th February, 2021 (WAM) Saudi Arabia s Yazeed Al Rajhi dominated the opening leg of the Dubai International Baja with a stunning drive today while UAE-based South African rider Aaron Mare moved within reach of back-to-back bikes victories as the rally entered the motor sport record books.
Reunited with long-time British co-driver Michael Orr, Al Rajhitook his Toyota Hilux Overdrive into a lead of 21mins 31 secs over fellow-Saudi Yasir Seaidan, accompanied by Aleksei Kuzmich in a Mini John Cooper Works Rally Sheikh Khalid Al Qasimi and German Dirk Von Zitzewitz were just four seconds further adrift in third place in an Abu Dhabi Racing Peugeot 3008 DKR in the second round of the 2021 FIA World Cup for Cross Country Bajas for cars.
) ABU DHABI, 19th February, 2021 (WAM) The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 169,526 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.
) GENEVA, 19th February, 2021 (WAM) The World Health Organisation (WHO) is seeking nearly $2 billion to fund its 2021 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) for COVID-19 response which, was launched on Thursday in Geneva.
(MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM)) ABU DHABI, 19th February, 2021 (WAM) Building on a successful Thursday, the second day of Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy s (FBMA) International Show Jumping Cup 8th edition, held on the beautiful outdoor sand arena of Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club welcomed 121 riders and a supportive group of fans via the live stream services available.
Beginning early in the morning and throughout the full day, riders vying for titles performed in the 5 below categories: -Category 1 CSICH-A with the prize money AED10,000 and sponsored by Al Shira aa Stables.
-Category 2 CSIU25-A with the prize money AED20,000 and sponsored by Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club.
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ABU DHABI, 19th February, 2021 (WAM) The Federal Public Prosecution has clarified that it was obligatory on the principal of an educational institution or the manager of an establishment to inform the health authorities if a student or worker was found infected with a communicable disease such as COVID-19.
In a video post published on its accounts on social media (uae pp@), the Public Prosecution invoked Article 12 of the Federal Law No 14 of 2014 concerning Prevention of Communicable Diseases which stipulates: If a director of an educational institution or any other facility suspects any student or employee has been infected with a communicable disease, he must refer the suspected person to the specialist doctor for examination and provide him with a report stating his/her disease. If it is proven that the person has this disease, the director must inform the Ministry of Health and Prevention or the competent health department immediately