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As part of the country-level precautionary measures taken to stem the transmission of COVID19, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development has sent a circular directing all health clubs, fitness centres, and bodybuilding halls across the emirate to temporarily suspend operations until end of March 2020. Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa …

Dubai Police arrests a European national who posted a video on social media at a beach in Dubai, ignoring the instructions of a police patrol, while mocking precautionary measures issued by health and official authorities. The General Command of the Dubai Police warns that residents must comply with the directives …

The Sharjah Directorate of Human Resources, SDHR, announced that the government of Sharjah has fully implemented the remote work system for all employees from various departments across Sharjah, as part of the precautionary measures undertaken by the government to curb the spread of new coronavirus, COVID-19, and ensure the safety …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced an additional stimulus package to fight the economic effects of Covid-19 coronavirus.The UAE Cabinet, presided over by Sheikh Mohammed, approved a new economic support package worth Dh16 billion on …

H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, issued Resolution No.3 for 2020 exempting licensed local establishments affected by the suspension of services from fees and fines. The resolution stipulates that after reviewing the resolution of the Umm Al Qaiwain Executive Council …

The Dubai World Cup 2020 has been postponed to next year with organizers citing the health of all participants as the reason behind the move, according to a Tweet from Dubai’s government media office, as the city moves to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The Dubai World Cup is …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended today the first day of distance learning. His Highness said via his Twitter account, “Today I attended the first day of distance learning in the country’s educational institutions.. One …

Football fans from around the world will never forget Lorenzo Sanz, former President of Real Madrid, who passed away yesterday, on Saturday, at the age of 76 after testing positive for coronavirus, Covid-19. History will remember him for his significant achievements at Real Madrid from 1995 to 2000. During this …

Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport in Sharjah, AASTS, has announced the implementation of e-learning for the second semester in the College of Maritime Transport Technology. During the Spring break, faculty members were trained on giving e-lectures as well as providing the necessary support to students. Commenting on …

As part of the precautionary measures to maintaining public health and safety, The General Department of Traffic in Dubai has urged all its customers to complete transactions via available smart channels. Brigadier Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, Director of The General Department of Traffic in Dubai, said customers could avail to …