Emirates News Agency

Mohamed bin Zayed instructs DoH to launch drive-through "COVID-19" test centres across UAE

2020 Mar 30 Mon, 12:09:25 am

ABU DHABI, 29th March 2020 (WAM) – His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has instructed the Department of Health- Abu Dhabi to set up drive-through centres across the UAE to test for Coronavirus "COVID-19," following the launch of the first such centre in Abu Dhabi. Over the next 10 days, test centres will open in Dubai, Sharjah (which will also serve Ajman and Umm al Qaiwain), Ras Al Khaimah,...

Over 220,000 laboratory tests conducted for COVID-19: MoHAP

2020 Mar 29 Sun, 10:45:53 pm

ABU DHABI, 29th March 2020 (WAM) – The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced today that it had carried out more than 220,000 laboratory tests across the UAE for coronavirus, COVID-19. This makes the UAE's testing coverage at over 22,900 test per million people; the second highest test density in the world. The tests have been conducted in collaboration with various authorities in the country, as part of the government’s efforts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of citizens and residents and to curb...

Mohamed bin Zayed, Iraqi President discuss efforts to contain coronavirus

2020 Mar 29 Sun, 10:36:47 pm

ABU DHABI, 29th March, 2020 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, spoke over the phone with Iraqi President Barham Salih to discuss ways to enhance fraternal relations in all domains, as well as regional and international developments, especially the latest developments and effects of the coronavirus, COVID-19, and the international efforts to contain it. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and was briefed by President Salih about...

Suspension of metro, tram and marine services extended until 5th April: Dubai RTA

2020 Mar 29 Sun, 09:34:08 pm

DUBAI, 29th March, 2020 (WAM) -- The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, announced on Sunday that it has extended the suspension of public transport services across the emirate. The move comes as part of the National Disinfection Programme jointly undertaken by the Ministry of Health and Prevention and the Ministry of Interior. According to the RTA, public transit services - metro, tram and marine - will cease to operate from 20:00 to 06:00 daily up until 5th April 2020. The services will operate during...

UAE reports 102 new COVID-19 cases, three recoveries, one death

2020 Mar 29 Sun, 09:30:04 pm

ABU DHABI, 29th March 2020 (WAM) - The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHaP) today announced the detection of 102 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 570. The new cases were identified when examining individuals who were in contact with previously confirmed cases and did not adhere to social distancing rules. Others were individuals who came from abroad. The new cases belong to the following nationalities: one each from New Zealand, Slovakia, Morocco, Greece, China, France, Germany, Algeria,...

Constructive Trading newest member of MBRIF Guarantee Scheme programme

2020 Mar 29 Sun, 09:17:04 pm

DUBAI, 29th March, 2020 (WAM) -- The Mohammed bin Rashid Innovation Fund, MBRIF, has announced Constructive Trading as the newest member of its Guarantee Scheme programme. As a member of the Guarantee Scheme, Constructive Trading joins other innovative companies and SMEs who receive assistance from the MBRIF - an initiative launched by the Ministry of Finance to promote and foster innovation in the UAE - in accessing affordable debt funding to accelerate the growth of their business. The company developed a software, under the name...

Mohamed bin Zayed, Pope Francis discuss developments in spread of coronavirus

2020 Mar 29 Sun, 09:10:15 pm

ABU DHABI, 29th March, 2020 (WAM) -- During a telephone call, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and His Holiness Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church, today discussed their friendship, cooperation and developments related to the spread of the coronavirus, as well as the importance of promoting solidarity and global cooperation in confronting the pandemic. They also discussed ways of adopting the principles of the Human Fraternity Document...

Dubai Municipality reassures public on safety of products used in sterilisation operations

2020 Mar 29 Sun, 08:09:45 pm

DUBAI, 29th March 2020 (WAM) - As Dubai Municipality continues its operations to sterilise public areas and buildings in the emirate as part of the ongoing national sterilisation programme, it has reassured the public that products being used in the disinfection procedures do not pose any risks and meet the highest standards for safety and effectiveness. The civic body confirmed that the sterilisation products used in the campaign do not contain active substances except for hydrogen peroxide, which is used in safe ways by specialised...

UAE strongly condemns Houthi ballistic missile attack on Saudi Arabia

2020 Mar 29 Sun, 07:35:48 pm

ABU DHABI, 29th March, 2020 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has condemned the Houthi militias’ attempt to target civilian areas in the cities of Riyadh and Jazan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with two ballistic missiles, which Saudi air defenses intercepted. The attack resulted in the injury of numerous individuals. In a statement released on Sunday, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation reiterated its solidarity with the Kingdom over these terrorist attacks, affirming its support for all measures taken by...

Foreign Ministry supports UAE artists by purchasing their fine artwork

2020 Mar 29 Sun, 07:16:16 pm

ABU DHABI, 29th March, 2020 (WAM) -- Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation’s Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy has in the past two weeks acquired pieces worth more than AED1.5 million created by emerging and established Emirati artists. The next phase of the project will involve the Ministry procuring artwork by long-time residents. "We want to lend our support to everyone who is part of the...

UAE presents its food security agenda at G20 Riyadh Summit

2020 Mar 29 Sun, 06:18:42 pm

ABU DHABI, 29th March, 2020 (WAM) -- The UAE’s participation in the Group of Twenty, G20, Summit was an opportunity to showcase the UAE’s soft power and its ability to support global solidarity in dealing with global crises. The event served as a global platform for UAE to present its food security agenda, and approach toward a sustainable global food balance. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, described the...

UAE stocks gain AED12.5 bn in market cap

2020 Mar 29 Sun, 05:41:24 pm

ABU DHABI, 29th March, 2020 (WAM) -- The UAE stocks continue to respond favourably to the country-level fiscal incentives and stimulus packages being launched, and gained AED12.5 billion in market cap by the end of Sunday's session. Capitalising on the improving sentiments, Abu Dhabi's Main Index rallied 2.87 percent and closed at 3,878 points, with DFM following suit, rising 1.28 pct to 1832. A total of 4862 transactions were conducted today worth AED350 million over 211 million shares. Blue chips like Etisalat was the best...

Spain's coronavirus deaths jump by 838 in new one-day record

2020 Mar 29 Sun, 05:16:47 pm

MADRID, 29th March, 2020 (WAM) -- Spain set a new grim record amid the novel Coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with 838 deaths within the last 24-hour period, said the country's Health Ministry. The German press agency, dpa, reported that it was the country's highest one-day death toll since the pandemic began. The overall number of people infected with the virus - which can cause the deadly respiratory disease Covid-19 - now stands at 78,797, making Spain the country with the fourth-highest number of confirmed cases...

ERC to launch initiatives to contain spread of COVID-19

2020 Mar 29 Sun, 05:02:00 pm

ABU DHABI, 29th March, 2020 (WAM) -- Under the directives of the H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent, the ERC is planning to launch a set of initiatives over the coming period in support of "The Fund of the United Arab Emirates: Homeland of Humanity", which has recently been launched in coordination with the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) and other humanitarian and charity organisations and societies in the...

78 new deaths, 1,702 additional coronavirus cases detected in Belgium

2020 Mar 29 Sun, 04:51:27 pm

BRUSSELS, 29th March, 2020 (WAM) -- Belgium has announced 1,702 new cases of novel Coronavirus in the past 24 hours, along with 78 deaths. The Belgian Ministry of Health said Sunday that the number of deceased has so far reached 11,000, including 4,138 people currently receiving treatment, while the number of deaths reached 431.