2020 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

April 13, 2020 no comments 562
The Dubai Health Authority, DHA, is set to start using blood plasma from recovered coronavirus, COVID-19, patients to treat critical COVID-19 cases, following the UAE’s announcement that it will adopt this treatment method. The DHA will implement the treatment, known as convalescent plasma...

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RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) embarked on remote training of taxi drivers using sophisticated technologies. The step ensures the continuity of training and the delivery of services par excellence, given the prevailing health conditions. “DTC has enhanced the remote training system by...

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H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has highlighted the importance of an initiative led by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to establish...

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It also announced two deaths, thereby raising the total number of fatalities as a result of this coronavirus in the UAE to 22 UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) reported 387 new Covid-19 cases on April 12, taking the total number of patients infected with the virus up to...

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The ministry added that some countries refused to receive their citizens after they said they wanted to return to their home country The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation on Sunday announced that it is currently studying different options to re-evaluate the ties and...

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OPEC, Russia and other oil producing nations agreed on Sunday to cut output by a record amount CAIRO: The United Arab Emirates is committed to reducing oil production from its current level of 4.1 million barrels per day (MBOPD), energy minister Suhail Al Mazrouei said in a tweet on...

April 12, 2020 no comments 479
UAE volunteers, engaging in the National Disinfection Programme, have shown a high spirit of national responsibility and community cohesion and solidarity in supporting the nation's efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus. True to the deeply embedded value in the community,...

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Interested people can participate in the challenge through DSC’s Dubai Cycling app DUBAI – Following the stupendous success of the Marathon at Home, Dubai Sports Council have announced the launch of another new initiative for the community – a virtual Cycling Challenge – through their...

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The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has conducted preventive coronavirus (COVID-19) screening campaigns in a number of areas in Dubai as part of its efforts to prevent the spread of the pandemic. The Authority partnered with Dubai Police, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance...

April 12, 2020 no comments 468
Dubai Government is implementing a comprehensive awareness campaign on preventive measures against COVID-19 focused on blue collar workers in Dubai. The campaign is being carried out across several labour camps. The campaign, launched on 22 March, is being conducted by teams from Dubai’s...

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