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Dubai: The Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi and the Sikh Gurudwara in Dubai are leading efforts of Indians in the UAE to send oxygen support for COVID-19 patients back home who are facing an acute shortage of medical oxygen in several states.
In line with the vision of the UAE’s leadership and with the support of members of the UAE’s Indian community, BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi is working to create a supply chain of oxygen tanks and cylinders which will provide upwards of 440 metric tonnes of liquid oxygen per month starting this week, the first Hindu temple coming up in Abu Dhabi said on Wednesday.
Dubai: Indian spring harvest festivals, most of which mark regional New Years in different states of the country, remained a low-key family affair for most expatriates in the UAE for the second consecutive year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
While Kannadigas, Telugus, Maharashtrians, Kashmiris and Sikhs observed Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Navreh and Baisakhi on Tuesday, Malayalees, Tamilians, Odias and Assamese rang in Puthandu, Vishu, Pana Sankranti and Bohag Bihu on Wednesday. Bengalis will be observing Poila Baisakh on Thursday.
Most of the Indian regional New Year celebrations saw subtle festivities in the UAE with families observing the customary celebrations at home and avoiding large gatherings.
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Abu Dhabi resident Abdulaziz Karmastaji gets vaccinated at Seha s cruise ship terminal facility in January
Abu Dhabi resident Shaikha Al Dheiri waiting to get vaccinated.
A healthcare worker smiles for the cameras.
Nearly 20,000 people are vaccinated daily at the centre.
Mohamed Hawas Al Sadid, chief executive of Seha, said nearly 20,000 people are getting shots every day.
People in the waiting room.
An Emirati waits for her turn to get the vaccine.