April 2020 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

April 17, 2020 no comments 950
The helmets can monitor a person’s body temperature and are capable of night vision too Police teams around the country will begin using AI-equipped smart helmets configured to screen people for potential Covid-19 symptoms. The helmets are equipped with thermal cameras and sensors...

April 17, 2020 no comments 1056
Dubai Tourism extends all precautionary measures 'until further notice' All hotels, restaurants and event venues in Dubai will remain closed until further notice, according to a new directive. The Dubai Tourism, in its latest circular, said it has extended indefinitely all the...

April 17, 2020 no comments 776
Visiting an ATM for a cash withdrawal will be limited to one in every five days. In its fight to contain the fast spreading coronavirus, Dubai has imposed new restrictions on movement permits. Permits to leave the house to buy essential goods at a grocery store or pharmacy will...

April 16, 2020 no comments 926
The country now has the capacity to conduct 10,000 tests daily, including at hospitals and out-patient clinics. The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Wednesday, April 15, announced 432 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 5,365....

April 16, 2020 no comments 1315
The results of the blood test are made available in 10 minutes Emirates airline along with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) have introduced a rapid Covid-19 testing initiative for outbound passengers at Dubai airport. All passengers departing on a flight from Dubai to Tunisia were...

April 16, 2020 no comments 1098
Saudi Arabia maintained the first position of Abu Dhabi's list of trade partners Abu Dhabi - Mubasher: The non-oil foreign trade of Abu Dhabi went up by 0.5% to around AED 19.3 billion in January 2020, compared to AED 19.2 billion during the same month of 2019, according to the...

April 16, 2020 no comments 945
Dubai is committed to supporting businesses who are facing challenges amidst the fight against Covid-19. Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on Wednesday, April 15, announced three-month rent relief to all retailers operating in all of its properties to cope with the Covid-19...

April 16, 2020 no comments 1033
It includes providing psychological support to those who require it Abu Dhabi’s Family Development Foundation has launched a new Greetings, We Are At Your Service initiative to provide relief to individuals in need of assistance in the capital emirate. The initiative which comes...

April 16, 2020 no comments 927
RERA and its partners will provide necessary life supplies free of charge to those in need in many projects and freehold areas across the emirate The Dubai Land Department (DLD) through its regulatory arm, the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), has announced a new CSR initiative...

April 15, 2020 no comments 734
Exemption until the end of the year. Commercial vehicles in Abu Dhabi have been exempted from paying registration fee until the end of the year, police have announced. "In line with #AbuDhabi's Economic Stimulus package, registering commercial vehicles is free of charge until end...

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