Gulf News editors' comment on trending local, regional and international events 1 of 4 UAE RESIDENTS SOAK UP THE FESTIVITIES, MIXING CAUTION WITH IMPROVISATION As the UAE celebrates Eid Al Fitr, along with the rest of the world, residents here are trying to make the most of a long weekend with friends and family, while complying with COVID-19 protocol. Avoiding large gatherings, people are mostly joining in the festivities in smaller groups, as stipulated by the authorities, with some expatriates catching up with friends and family back home on video calls. These are exceptional times, given the pandemic, and mixing caution with improvisation, it is heartening to see that UAE residents are making sure to soak up the fun without crossing the red line of the preventive measures put in place to keep a dreaded virus at bay. (COMMENT BY: Sanjib Kumar Das, Assistant Editor)