From the Editors: Enjoy Eid holidays with COVID-19 protocols

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CELEBRATE EID, BUT WITH A LITTLE BIT OF RESPECT: Concerts, live shows and a whole lot of fun is to be had as the Eid Al Adha holidays kick off across the UAE. With events back in full swing, global stars such as Pakistan’s Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Egyptian actor-singer Tamer Hosny (pictured) will take to the stage in the coming days across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. And yet, while we are celebrating all the entertainment options the UAE has to offer, the onus also lies on us to be equally respectful and responsible during this time to ensure that we keep the masks on to keep the curtains up on live events. Happy celebrating! [COMMENT BY: Bindu Rai, Entertainment Editor] Image Credit:

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ENJOY EID HOLIDAYS WITH COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: Concerned authorities in the UAE have laid out comprehensive plans for residents to enjoy Eid Al Adha holidays with all the precautionary measures in place. Muslims should be more careful while performing Eid rituals including Eid prayers and sacrificing animals. They must avoid crowding at home and should not host big gatherings, which was earlier the norm on Eid days. It is also important for non-Muslim residents to avoid partying in violation of the COVID-19 guidelines during holidays. Moreover, motorists should be more careful while driving to tourist attractions across the UAE for Eid retreats. Happy Eid. [COMMENT BY: Ashfaq Ahmed, Senior Assistant Editor] Image Credit: Supplied

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VERSTAPPEN AND HAMILTON SHIFT FEUD UP A GEAR: A storm is brewing in Formula One as Max Verstappen has accused Lewis Hamilton of being “dangerous and disrespectful” after the two came together at Silverstone. Mercedes driver Hamilton revived his Formula One title defence by winning the British Grand Prix on Sunday after a first lap crash that left championship leader Max Verstappen complaining he had been “taken out”. Hamilton retorted after the race that he would “not be bullied”. Roared on by a crowd of more than 140,000, Hamilton attempted to overtake Verstappen on Copse corner on the first lap. Verstappen refused to yield. The two touched wheels and the Red Bull went careening off the track and into the barrier. “Glad I’m OK,” tweeted Verstappen from hospital. “Very disappointed with being taken out like this.” Cristian Horner, the Red Bull team principal, added: “I hope Lewis is very happy with himself. That’s a hollow victory. That’s just dirty driving.” Hamilton, however, blamed Verstappen. “I don’t feel he needs to be aggressive as he is,” he said. “I would never back down from anyone. I will not be bullied into being less aggressive. We needed the points. He left a gap and I went for it.” Will plenty more races to come before the season climax in Abu Dhabi, this feud is going to run and run. [COMMENT BY: Matt Smith, Sports Editor] Image Credit: Reuters

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WEST FACES COVID-19 VACCINATION DILEMMA: Countries around the world face peculiar problems while dealing with COVID-19 vaccinations. While many countries in Africa do not have too many vaccines to go around and some are still waiting for their first dose, the US and Europe are facing a different kind of issue – too many vaccines but few takers. European nations are now scrambling to ramp up the vaccination drive using the carrot-and-stick policy to entice reluctant citizens to get their shots. In the US you can get vaccinated and your name put into a draw to win a variety of prizes, including scholarships and cash rewards. Not getting vaccinated when thousands are still dying because of the coronavirus is not smart. It does not have scientific basis and ends up putting lives at risk. [COMMENT BY: Alex Abraham, Senior Associate Editor] Image Credit: AP

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