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Rita Wilson sang the American national anthem for NASCAR's iRacing event on Sunday, marking her first performance since her coronavirus diagnosis.

Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson showed their appreciation for healthcare workers fighting the coronavirus with Taco meals.

Bill Withers, who wrote popular soulful songs like 'Lean On Me', 'Lovely Day' and 'Aint No Sunshine', has died. He was 81.

Author JK Rowling has launched an online Harry Potter hub to keep children educated and entertained while staying at home.

Isolators are being installed in Dubai’s taxis as part of further preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19.

Restaurants and bakeries in Ajman have been asked to install surveillance cameras to ensure food safety and hygiene within the premises.

More school operators in the UAE are taking steps to help families overcome the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dubai’s Department of Economic Development says warehouses & delivery services that support the e-commerce sector are exempt from seeking ‘move permits’.

Dubai’s Movement Permit Registration Scheme has been updated for those not travelling in a car.

The Emirates Football Association has ended its contract with Ivan Jovanovic, the coach of the first national team.

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios has pledged to offer food to anyone going hungry during the coronavirus crisis.

Fiji Rugby announced that contracted players and staff will take 40 per cent pay cuts as part of efforts to remain viable during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The union representing Premier League footballers have failed to endorse the 30 per cent pay cut decision, claiming it will negatively impact the National Health Service (NHS).

DSC say it’s the first event of its kind in the world and is tailored for all abilities to encourage us all to stay in shape even while staying home.

Ras Al Khaimah has unveiled a range of measures to support its tourism sector in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Emaar Properties has pledged AED100 million to the Dubai government’s Social Solidarity Fund to tackle COVID-19.

Dubai Economy has levied fines for price-tampering on nine pharmacies, two supermarkets and three wholesale suppliers.

Landlords in Sharjah have been instructed to offer tenants respite from rental payments during the current COVID-19 crisis.

The world’s oldest man has officially been recognised as the UK's Robert Weighton, aged 112 and 1 day.

Indonesian authorities are offering a reward to anyone who can remove a tyre stuck around the neck of a giant crocodile.

Goody, a turtle in Thailand who lost her left flipper years ago after she was entangled in a fishing net, can swim again.

A grandma in the UK is being criticised on the internet for her Christmas dinner.

A hotel in Japan is offering rooms for $1 (AED 3.67) per night. But that's if you're willing to have your stay livestreamed on the hotel's YouTube.