Dubai blamed for Covid cases abroad after NYE blowout
The sheikhdom is paying a heavy price at home and abroad for opening up to revellers.
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UAE and Israel sign historic diplomatic deal
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'Hope' probe still functioning after launch to Mars
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First Arab interplanetary mission prepared for launch
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New Zealand to close Baghdad embassy
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World's tallest building lights up with New Zealand flag
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