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Get to know the highlights of the WHO press conference regarding Corona developments: Corona epidemic is the worst health crisis facing the world, and countries with weak health system will suffer from its spread.The measures taken by some countries so far are not sufficient to curb the spread of the …

The National Emergency Crises and Disasters Management Authority, and “Islamic Affairs” in coordination with the federal and local religious and health authorities, have decided to suspend prayers in mosques, prayer halls, places of worship and their facilities throughout the country temporarily, starting from today 9 pm for a period of …

Wam: The Ministry of Health and the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority calls the public to postpone the holding of all wedding parties and social events in the designated halls for hospitality in hotels, wedding halls and homes temporarily, starting from next Wednesday and for a period of …

Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden announced a temporary closure of the attractions, with immediate effect, until 31st March 2020. “This is in light of the COVID-19 that is affecting the nation and has been implemented as a measure to protect visitors and workers,” the organiser of the two …

Dubai Media Office: Spreading rumours & circulating fake news badly affect society… Legal consequences are in place to deter such irresponsible actions.

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, SCCI, has started implementing the remote work system, calling on all customers to use its smart platforms including chamber’s website and app. The move comes as part of the preventive measures to ensure the safety of chamber’s employees and customers in view of …

In line with the precautionary measures aiming to achieve the highest levels of health and safety for the community, the Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai directs the public to avoid holding parties and weddings at homes with immediate effect from Monday, March 16 until the end …

At the International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators, ICMA, held in Rio de Janeiro, Dubai was announced as the next city to host this biennial event in 2022/2023. In showcasing the benefits of the UAE as a preferred jurisdiction for alternative dispute resolution, EMAC presented Dubai’s bid with the UAE to …

Chinese health authority said Monday it received reports of 16 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection and 14 deaths on the Chinese mainland on Sunday, Chinese News Agency, Xinhua, has reported. All of the deaths were in Hubei Province, according to the National Health Commission. Meanwhile, 41 new suspected …

Abu Dhabi Executive Council (ADEC) has launched a new set of initiatives under “Ghadan 21” on Monday, including a series of stimulus packages to boost small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and ease the availability of loans to local companies. The initiatives include the following: Allocating AED 5bn to subsidise water …