2020 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

April 19, 2020 no comments 429
The text of the government decision refers only to "individuals", without specifying whether journalists and media professionals are included DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates will fine people up to 20,000 dirhams ($5,500) if they share medical information about the coronavirus that...

April 18, 2020 no comments 410
The government backed entities have offered up to three months of rental relief to their retail clients due to slump in business activities. UAE - In line with measures taken by the government-backed developers, the UAE businessmen urged the private landlords to reduce rents in order...

April 18, 2020 no comments 521
Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai announced today The Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai announced the extension of the 24-hour National Sterilisation Programme for a week more, according to a statement issued on Friday....

April 17, 2020 no comments 563
The total number of those infected in the country tallies 5,825 The Ministry of Health and Prevention in the UAE announced the detection of 460 new Covid-19 cases as well as two deaths on April 16. The newly diagnosed cases – belonging to various nationalities were detected due to...

April 17, 2020 no comments 467
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 452
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 412
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 597
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 794
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 468
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...

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