Short update -
dItchhed the io hand holding
no trolleys in the airport only available in duty free and can only use them inside the store
fc lounge still closed
large carry on items now allowed (I didnt see this anywhere?)
egates now open on departure
Jc lounge a complete zoo, only 1 bathroom location open, only 3 basins to wash your heads (for distancing)
staff was really nice and apologetic about all the rules
uae residents now need a noc from employer only available in arabic

edit: in the air now, wifi is free for me, not sure if this changed recently? When i flew in June there was no WiFi at all