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Abu Dhabi, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has joined dozens of world leaders in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the 2020 Dubai trade Expo. The Expo that will run up to 31st March 2022 was officially opened on 1st October 2021 in Dubai. On …

  Dubai, UAE  | Xinhua | Following a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the much-awaited Expo 2020 Dubai opened its doors to visitors here on Friday. Under the theme of “Connecting Minds and Creating the Future,” about 200 exhibitors are vying to present their best at the 438-hectare …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Some officials from Ethiopian Airlines, Fly Dubai and Emirates are concerned that some passengers have tested positive for COVID-19 or dodged taking tests at Entebbe International Airport amidst restrictions from United Arab Emirates-UAE. The officials say much as less than 50 people are traveling …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines will commence international flights to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates in September, the Acting Chief Executive Officer Jenifer Bamuturaki has revealed. She was speaking at an event organized by the Rotary E-club of Uganda Global on Sunday that attracted over 200 participants. …

But China retained the top slot as seller of products to the East African nation Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | United Arab Emirates has retained its position as the biggest buyer of Ugandan products for the fourth  consecutive year after making orders worth US$1.84 billion from Kampala in 2020, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Emirates will increase passenger flights from Dubai to Entebbe to five weekly, starting March.6, providing Ugandans better connectivity to Dubai and travel options across Emirates’ network. The additional flights will be operated by Emirates Boeing 777-300ER. Flight EK729 will depart from Dubai at 10:30 hrs, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has said the national football team, Cranes will finally travel to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates this evening after they got clearance. Head coach Jonathan Mckinstry together with the players were meant to travel on Sunday but …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The government has said it does not have any responsibility over nationals who went to various countries across the world through informal ways. Hundreds of Ugandans are stranded in the Middle East in particular, after losing jobs as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns.  Speaking during …

Pandemic gives Dubai chance to put tech to the test Dubai, United Arab Emirates | AFP | From smart police helmets to research labs, the novel coronavirus has given Dubai an opportunity to test its technological and scientific clout as it shapes its approach to the pandemic. A key part …

Uganda COVID-19 stats ✳ 14,761 tested ✳ 61 confirmed cases ✳ 38 recoveries ✳ 23 active cases ✳ 0 deaths Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health (MOH) surveillance team on Tuesday intercepted an A-Plus van heading to Kayunga with a body flown in from Qatar. Ministry …