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The spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) around the world has raised many decisions and precautions to curb the virus outbreak. Get to know the most important preventive measures taken by some countries around the world today:– UAE has temporarily suspended the issuance of all types of visas starting from March 17, …

The Central Bank of the UAE, CBUAE, has launched an AED100 billion comprehensive targeted economic support scheme for retail and corporate customers affected by COVID-19. These measures will enter into force with immediate effect, according to a CBUAE statement issued Saturday. “Given that the World Health Organisation has declared Covid-19 …

The Public Prosecution in Abu Dhabi is now working remotely via a CCTV system whereby all services are delivered electronically in line with the precautionary measures taken nationwide to curb the proliferation of the Coronavirus. The move comes in response to the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …

Al Ain Zoo will be closed temporarily from 15 March 2020 until further notice, to ensure the safety of its visitors and in response to the precautionary measures taken by the government to curb the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Director General of The Zoo & …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced the full recovery of three additional individuals from the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, bringing the total number of recovered cases in the country to 23. The Ministry said in a statement today that the recovered – two Emiratis and an Indian – were …

Abu Dhabi Ports announces that cruise operations are suspended for all ships from local and foreign ports at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal in Zayed Port and Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach until further notice, as part of precautionary measures being taken to protect public health & safety. Abu Dhabi Ports …

The General Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA, has announced the suspension of all inbound and outbound flights with Lebanon, Turkey, Syria and Iraq, with effect from 17th March, and until further notice. The move is part of the country’s proactive precautionary and preventive health measures to contain the spread of the …

The UAE has suspended, effective March 17, all visas to all foreigners, with the exception of diplomatic passport holders. In a statement released today, the Federal Authority for Identity And Citizenship (ICA) said: “The move comes as part of the precautionary measures taken by the UAE in response to the …

The death of a local man aged in the thirties and severe to moderate injury of 4 others due to an accident at Al Towaiyn area after a trip in Mebrah Mountain in Ras Al Khaimah. The vehicle collided with some rocks which led to its crash down the mountain.

In line with the precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of visitors, Abu Dhabi has decided to temporarily close tourist areas, entertainment and cultural destinations in the emirate starting from 15 March until the end of the month, to reduce mass gatherings and protect public health against the …