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The Ministry of Health and Prevention and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority have announced the closure starting tomorrow, Sunday, of public and private beaches, parks, swimming pools, movie theatres, and sports halls and lounges for a period of two weeks. The two authorities have also decided to …

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai banks have come together to offer a comprehensive relief package to help their customers ease financial pressures in the current economic environment caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation introduced a new service on its website: “Tawajudi for residents”. The new service is intended for residents with valid residencies and who are outside the country. This service aims to facilitate their safe return to the UAE in emergency situations. Residents who …

The UAE National Media Council has decided to stop temporarily the distribution of all print newspapers, magazines and marketing material with effect from March 24, 2020. Regular subscribers of the publications and large outlets in shopping centres are exempted from this, provided all the health and safety precautions are adhered …

During a press briefing by the UAE government on the new “coronavirus, Dr. Farida Al Hosani, the official spokesperson for the UAE health sector: • We recommend delaying non-emergency dental procedures, or when suffering from respiratory symptoms such as coughing. We call on to reduce the use of public transportation. …

During a press briefing by the UAE government on the new “coronavirus, Dr. Farida Al Hosani, the official spokesperson for the UAE health sector: 13 new cases were reported bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 153, while 7 cases have recovered from the virus bringing the total number …

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, ADEK, has been working closely with private schools and technology partners in the past two weeks in an effort to prepare Abu Dhabi schools for the kick-off of distance learning, starting Sunday, March 22. This follows the UAE Ministry of Education’s decision …

Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution confirms that the video of the worker blowing into the food plastic bag was not captured in the UAE but rather in one of the Asian countries. The Public Prosecution urges the public to be cautious with any information being circulated during the Corona Virus global …

The General Headquarters of Abu Dhabi Police has announced a three-month extension of the 50 per cent discount on traffic violations committed in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, except those categorized as ‘dangerous’, to Junes 22. All black points and vehicle impoundments due before June 22 will also be cancelled. …

According to tweets by National Center of Meteorology in UAE, the rain hits areas of Sweihan, Nahil and Al Faqaa in Al Ain. Rain also lashed Abu Dhabi Island and the Al Shawamekh area in Abu Dhabi. The lowest temperature recorded over the country this morning was 12.9 °C in …