May 2020 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

May 13, 2020 no comments 525
As many as 32,000 new Covid-19 tests have also been carried out The Ministry of Health and Prevention on Tuesday announced 783 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus. 631 cases of recovery and two deaths were also announced. The UAE has been seeing a steady rise in daily...

May 9, 2020 no comments 662
The total number of cases in the country has risen to 16,793 The UAE reported 553 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, taking the total number of cases in the country to 16,793. The new cases were reported after an additional 41,000 tests were conducted by the Ministry of Health and...

May 9, 2020 no comments 343
The limited one-way flights from 12 cities have all been approved by the UAE government Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways has announced that it will begin operating inbound flights for UAE residents starting Saturday, May 9. The limited one-way flights from 12 cities including London,...

May 9, 2020 no comments 392
Covid may impact opening of future hotel projects as international tourism drops The UAE hospitality sector, hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, would start its recovery in the fourth quarter of 2020 due to improvement in domestic tourism with a focus on family staycations, say...

May 8, 2020 no comments 391
Dubai dad takes on a Burj Khalifa sized challenge while carrying his son on his back DUBAI -- Team AngelWolf’s Nick Watson and his son Rio have announced their latest endurance challenge, which will see the Dubai based duo walk up and down the stairs of their home a staggering 118...

May 8, 2020 no comments 382
Al Ain Zoo has announced the release of its first annual report for the year 2019, which reviews a full year of its achievements, efforts, and commitment to implementing its corporate strategy, an electronic version is available for all visitors via the Zoo's social media platforms. The...

May 8, 2020 no comments 357
The tournaments will be held under the title, ‘Call of Duty – Modern Warfare’ DUBAI – Esports in the country and region is set for a major boost following Dubai Sports Council’s partnership with Gamefinder Esports to create a series of online tournaments under the title, ‘Call of Duty...

May 8, 2020 no comments 359
The Challenge is being organised in collaboration with ASICS, Sun & Sand Sports and 5:30 Run DUBAI – Following the stupendous success of their Marathon at Home last month, the Dubai Sports Council, ASICS Middle East and 5:30 Run club, are back together, alongside Sun & Sand...

May 8, 2020 no comments 379
The death toll in the UAE and Saudi Arabia has risen to 165 and 219 respectively The Ministry of Health and Prevention in the UAE has registered 502 new Covid-19 cases, resulting from conducting more than 33,000 tests on citizens and residents in various regions of the country....

May 8, 2020 no comments 438
The Emirates Airline Foundation also donated more than Dhs6.5m to 22 projects in 12 countries from April 2019-March 2020 Emirates airline customers have donated 132 million Skywards Miles from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 to the Emirates Airline Foundation. Those miles have...

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