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Global cases of the novel coronavirus neared seven million on Saturday, as case numbers surge in Brazil and India, according to a Reuters tally. About 30 percent of those cases, or two million infections, are in the United States, though the fastest growing outbreak is in Latin America, which now …

The Cuban Government held an official ceremony in the country’s capital, Havana, to coincide with the arrival of UAE medical aid. The UAE recently dispatched an aid plane carrying eight metric tonnes of medical supplies to support Cuba in curbing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Commenting on the occasion, …

Abu Dhabi Police has warned against the dumping of used face masks and gloves on roads, streets, and public facilities. In a statement, Abu Dhabi Police noted the hazardous health and environmental risks that such dumping acts can pose on the community as a whole. It added that dumping waste …

During a press briefing, Dr. Amna Al Dhahak, the official spokesperson of the UAE government: The Ministry of Health and Prevention has conducted 52,996 tests in different regions of the country and reports: • 626 new cases of coronavirus from different nationalities, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to …

The Cabinet has approved a resolution to reconstitute the Board of Directors of Al Etihad Credit Bureau, AECB, under the chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance. The new board has several officials and representatives of various emirates as members. …

UAE University, UAEU, is among the top 50 in Asia for the second consecutive year, advancing 11 ranks, to 38, according to The Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2020. The university surpassed last year’s achievement of joining the elite top 50 Asian universities for the first time, by moving …

The United Arab Emirates today sent an aid plane containing 18 metric tons of medical and food supplies to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to bolster the country’s efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. The aid will assist approximately 14,000 medical professionals as they work to contain the virus. …

The Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center, ADSCC, has announced the installation of a piece of cutting-edge medical equipment that should help scientists reveal new insights into the COVID-19 virus. The ADSCC, a specialist healthcare center that focuses on cell therapy, regenerative medicine and research on stem cells, has acquired and …

The National Center of Meteorology has called on motorists to take all precautions and follow the traffic regulations regarding the chance of fog formations. In a statement today, NCM warned against deterioration of horizontal visibility over northern coastal and central internal areas from 1 until 8 a.m. tomorrow morning.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has updated its guidance on wearing masks in public to help limit the spread of coronavirus. Speaking during a virtual briefing this afternoon, WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said governments should encourage people to wear masks in shops, on public transport, and areas …