In Dubai amid clash, Israel promotes tourism
19 May, 2021 12:02 AM
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A man passes by the Israel stand on the opening day of the Arabian Travel Market exhibition, in Dubai. Photo / AP
A man passes by the Israel stand on the opening day of the Arabian Travel Market exhibition, in Dubai. Photo / AP
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As violence flares within Israel and on a day in which Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City killed at least 42 people, it was business as usual for a senior Israeli tourism official in Dubai as she promoted the country as a must-see destination for Muslim visitors.
Chief medical officer of health COVID-19 update – May 18, 2021
Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.
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Thank you, Tom, and good afternoon everyone.
Over the last 24 hours, we have identified 877 new cases of COVID-19, and completed nearly 8,100 tests.
I am pleased to see our new case numbers declining – this suggests that our public health measures are beginning to have an impact, thanks to the sacrifices Albertans are making every day.
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