The United Arab Emirates today participated in a global pledging conference alongside numerous countries and international organizations committed to strengthening global cooperation in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted virtually today by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission; the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board; the Coalition for …
Read More »“We’re fully prepared; have sufficient strategic food reserves,” Crown Prince of Dubai
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, chaired a video conference meeting of the Executive Council of Dubai. H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and members of the Council, attended the …
Read More »203 recoveries and 567 new cases in the UAE
Dr. Amna Al Dhahak, the official spokesperson for the UAE government: The Ministry of Health and Prevention has conducted 18,698 tests in different regions of the country and reports 567 new cases of coronavirus from different nationalities, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 14,730. The full recovery of …
Read More »“Sharjah Executive” extends the suspension of all social events
Under the directives of His Highness the Crown Prince .. In line with the precautionary measures “Sharjah Executive” extends the suspension of all social and sports events, weddings ceremonies in events halls, hotels, government and community facilities, starting from today 11 Ramadan until the end of May 2020 and subject …
Read More »UAE sends medical aid to Botswana in fight against COVID-19
The United Arab Emirates today sent an aid plane containing five metric tons of medical supplies to Botswana to bolster the country’s efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. The aid will assist approximately 5,000 medical professionals as they work to combat the virus. Commenting on the aid delivery, Mahash …
Read More »Expo 2020 to be postponed to October 2021
Expo 2020 Dubai has announced that it is gearing up to help shape a post-pandemic world and create a better future for all after a two-thirds majority of Bureau International des Expositions, BIE, Member States voted in favour of postponing the next World Expo by one year. The event will …
Read More »Over 180,000 lights shine on Burj Khalifa as donations pour for ‘World’s Tallest Donation Box’ initiative
Contributions have poured for the World’s Tallest Donation Box, shining 180,000 lights on 18 floors of Burj Khalifa within 24 hours of the initiative’s launch. The donations raised on the first day will help provide 180,000 meals for individuals and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the UAE, as …
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid directs government to develop strategy for post COVID-19 era
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, gave instructions to develop a national strategy for the post-COVID-19 era. His Highness called on the ministers, undersecretaries, members of the executive councils and experts to collaborate to produce the strategy and establish short-term …
Read More »Dubai excludes family vehicles from the violation of the maximum passengers limit
Dubai Police: Vehicles that include members of one family or first-degree relatives have been excluded from the violation of (the maximun limit of passengers in a vehicle shouldn’t exceed 3 people) stipulated in article No. (10) of the violations schedule issued by the Attorney General resolution No. (38) for 2020, …
Read More »The Public Prosecution is investigating a person for speech hatred
The Public Prosecution in Abu Dhabi is interrogating a person suspected of circulating video clips over social networking platforms that are found to be incitement to hatred, racial discrimination and undermining pubic order. The interrogation comes after the prosecution spotted clips on the accused’s YouTube channel where he used hate …
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