The Environment and Protected Areas Authority, EPAA, spotted an orchid (Epipactis veratrifolia), a rare flower that has never been seen before in the Emirate of Sharjah. This discovery is a credit to EPAA’s role, its efforts to preserve biodiversity and protect species from extinction and its wealth of experience in …
Read More »MOHAP reports 50 new coronavirus cases
The Ministry of Health and Prevention today announced 50 new cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, as well as the recovery of four people. These new cases were among individuals who had close contact with cases announced previously, as well as people who returned from abroad. The total number of …
Read More »European girl arrested for violating instructions
Dubai Police arrests a young European woman of Arab origins who streamed a video ignoring the “Stay at Home” initiative and the current health and security instructions. She has been referred to the cyber crime Prosecution Department at the Federal Public Prosecution. Breaching the country’s laws and regulations is punishable …
Read More »Abu Dhabi Media suspends print publications, issues digital versions
Abu Dhabi Media announced that it will temporarily suspend its print publications and instead issue digital versions, in line with the decision of the National Media Council, NMC, to halt the circulation of newspapers and print magazines from 24th March, 2020, until further notice, with the exception of publications for …
Read More »10% discount on electricity bills in Sharjah
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, on Tuesday introduced a 10 per cent low cost on electrical energy payments within the emirate for 4 month. Talking at a radio present, Sheikh Sultan mentioned that the choice is among …
Read More »Dubai Police Drones reinforce Coronavirus Precautionary Measures
The Dubai Police has started using drones to ensure full compliance with decisions and disseminate the critical message of avoiding public spaces and vacating shores as a precautionary measure to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Colonel Saeed Al Madhani, Director of Ports Police Station in Dubai, stressed the …
Read More »TRA publishes list of 22 online grocery apps
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, announced ‘Online Grocery’ that includes the purchasing application of 22 online stores in the UAE, noting that this is a preliminary list and will be subject to updates in the coming days. The online stores included in the list include large shopping centres and cooperatives, …
Read More »ADNOC Distribution activates range of contactless payment options across stations
ADNOC Distribution is helping customers stay safe and maintain social distancing on essentials journeys through a range of contactless payment methods across all its stations. The Mobile Pay option on the ADNOC Distribution App allows customers to identify the station they are at, select their fuel pump, choose their preferred …
Read More »DFSA warns against heightened risks of cyber-attacks, phishing scams and fraud
The Dubai Financial Services Authority, DFSA, announced today that it continues to closely assess and address the implications of the evolving situation of COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, the DFSA said that it will take all necessary proactive and precautionary measures to help Dubai and the UAE in their efforts …
Read More »Severe penalties for those who attempt to spread Coronavirus infection
The Ministry of Justice affirms that any patient infected with a communicable disease and deliberately attempts to spread the infection to others, would be penalized not less than AED 50,000, and not more than AED 100,000 and maximum 5 years imprisonment, or one of these penalties. If the offense is …
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