Emirates News Agency

UAE leaders offer condolences to Emir of Kuwait on royal death

2021 Jan 16 Sat, 01:24:22 pm

ABU DHABI, 16th January, 2021 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has expressed his condolences to Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, in a message sent to him following the death of Sheikha Fadhaa Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE...

UAE strongly condemns Houthi targeting of Saudi Arabia with ballistic drones

2021 Jan 16 Sat, 01:16:36 pm

ABU DHABI, 16th January, 2021 (WAM) -- The UAE has strongly denounced the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist militia's attempts to target Saudi Arabia with three explosive-laden drones, which were intercepted by Coalition forces. In a statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) renewed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia against these cowardly terrorist acts and the UAE's full stand with any threat against its security and stability, affirming its support for any measure it takes to preserve the safety of its citizens...

UAE to host International Migration and Development Summit on Monday

2021 Jan 16 Sat, 12:37:21 pm

ABU DHABI, 16th January, 2021 (WAM) -- Preparations are underway for the UAE to host a major international Summit on migration, starting Monday 18th January. The Summit – which is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai – will, for the first time, take place entirely online, using state-of-the art technology. This year’s 13th Summit of the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) will be addressed by a number...

Distance learning extended 3 more weeks for Abu Dhabi schools

2021 Jan 16 Sat, 11:56:33 am

ABU DHABI, 16th January, 2021 (WAM) -- Schools in Abu Dhabi will continue distance learning for another three weeks, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee announced today. The Committee said e-learning will be extended starting tomorrow, Sunday, January 17th, for all academic levels, "as a precautionary measure to limit the spread of the virus and safeguard the health and safety of the schooling community." The Committee urged parents, guardians and academic and administrative staff in all schools to vaccinate against COVID-19, "to protect...

5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Iran, no effect on UAE

2021 Jan 16 Sat, 10:43:33 am

ABU DHABI, 16th January, 2021 (WAM) -- A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Iran in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to the seismology department of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The quake hit southern Iran at 01:31 am UAE time, the NCM added. The bureau said tremors were slightly felt in the region, but had no effects on the UAE.

UAE leaders express condolences to President of Indonesia over victims of earthquake

2021 Jan 16 Sat, 10:25:21 am

ABU DHABI, 16th January, 2021 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a message of condolences to Indonesian President Joko Widodo, expressing his condolences for the victims of the earthquake that struck the island of Sulawesi. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, sent a similar message...

UAE provides fifth medical shipment to Chechnya as gesture of appreciation in fight against COVID-19

2021 Jan 16 Sat, 12:02:48 am

ABU DHABI, 15th January, 2021 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates today gifted a fifth shipment containing 6 metric tons of medical supplies and testing equipment to Chechnya. The shipment, which was offered as a gesture of appreciation in the fight against COVID-19, will assist approximately 6,000 healthcare workers. "The UAE's efforts to operate an air bridge for emergency medical supplies to assist the medical sector in Chechnya reflects the strength of our relations and the UAE leadership's keenness to assist all friendly countries in...

Britain tightens borders to keep out new COVID-19 variants

2021 Jan 15 Fri, 11:49:02 pm

LONDON, 15th January, 2021 (WAM) -- Britain is tightening border controls to block new variants of COVID-19, suspending all "travel corridor" arrangements that had meant arrivals from some countries did not require quarantine. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is grappling to control a third wave of the virus and prevent the health service from collapse while also racing to vaccinate millions each week, according to Reuters. "What we don't want to see is all that hard work undone by the arrival of a new variant that...

UAE participates in international meeting to develop energy sector

2021 Jan 15 Fri, 11:42:28 pm

DUBAI, 15th January, 2021 (WAM) -- The energy ministers and senior officials of UAE, US, Bahrain, Israel, Morocco and Sudan participated in a virtual international meeting to review the prospects of developing the energy sector and follow up on the recommendations made by a meeting held in Abu Dhabi in December as part of the Abraham Accords Peace Agreement, signed in the same month. Addressing the meeting, Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Cabinet Member and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said the UAE believes in...

Abdullah bin Zayed: 'We re-affirm our support for Kingdom of Morocco's sovereignty over entire region of Moroccan Sahara'

2021 Jan 15 Fri, 10:50:42 pm

ABU DHABI, 15th January, 2021 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has reiterated the UAE’s firm and principled position in support of the sisterly Kingdom of Morocco’s sovereignty over the entire region of Moroccan Sahara, including all the measures the Kingdom is taking in defence of its territorial integrity and its citizens. The UAE top diplomat also reaffirmed the UAE’s support for Morocco's autonomy initiative on the region of Moroccan Sahara. These remarks came as...

Skyscrapers, metro trains, astronauts inspire talented youngsters taking part in Dubai Shopping Festival's Art Show

2021 Jan 15 Fri, 09:30:46 pm

DUBAI, 15th January, 2021 (WAM) -- Beautiful paintings and photographs depicting the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE, the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Metro, the UAE’s Hope Probe to Mars, and more are in the spotlight at an art exhibit taking place on the banks of the Dubai Creek. Held at the Dubai Shopping Festival Market at Al Seef Presented by Al Foah, the exhibit features artwork by talented youngsters from across Dubai who participated in the Dubai Shopping...

Nine establishments fined for violating COVID-19 countermeasures in Dubai

2021 Jan 15 Fri, 09:08:20 pm

DUBAI, 15th January, 2021 (WAM) -- Field inspections by Dubai Economy across open markets and commercial outlets yesterday have revealed 9 violations of the precautionary guidelines against COVID-19. Various gyms were also inspected in co-operation with the Dubai Sports Council. The violations detected were mostly related to face masks or physical distancing, and were found in the open markets in Naif and Al Rigga besides various shopping malls. Overall, the inspections showed that 732 commercial establishments fully complied with the guidelines while the violating establishments included...

138,154 doses of Covid19 vaccine administered during past 24 hours

2021 Jan 15 Fri, 04:30:25 pm

ABU DHABI, 15th January, 2021 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced that 138,154 doses of the Covid19 vaccine were given in the past 24 hours. The total number of doses provided up to today stands at 1,665,987 with a rate of vaccine distribution of 16.84 doses per 100 people. This is in line with the Ministry's plan to provide the Covid19 vaccine to all members of society and efforts to reach acquired immunity resulting from the vaccination, which will help reduce...

UAE announces 3,407 new COVID-19 cases, 3,168 recoveries, 7 deaths in last 24 hours

2021 Jan 15 Fri, 02:11:16 pm

ABU DHABI, 15th January, 2021 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced that it conducted 131,262 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP announced 3,407 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE...

Russia reports 24,715 new Coronavirus cases, 555 deaths in past 24 hours

2021 Jan 15 Fri, 01:55:32 pm

MOSCOW, 15th January, 2021 (WAM) -- Russia's COVID-19 case tally passed the 3.5 million mark on Friday as authorities confirmed 24,715 new infections in the last 24 hours. Officials said 555 died overnight, taking the official death toll to 64,495 since the pandemic began.