Ban on catching, selling of ‘badah’ fish lifted
ABU DHABI 5 April 2020: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has lifted from Sunday until the end of the year in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, the ban on catching and selling of […]
Month: April 2020
UAE covid cases cross 1,500, recoveries at 125
ABU DHABI 5 April 2020: The UAE Government has announced the detection of 241 new coronavirus cases among various nationalities, taking to 1,505 the number of infections in the country. The UAE Government also announced […]
Disinfection extended, free rides, mall closures…
UAE 5 April 2020: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) yesterday announced its public bus services will be free of charge for individuals permitted to leave their homes during the extended disinfection period. Dubai Taxi […]
Pay your Ramadan zakat to Social Solidarity Fund
DUBAI 5 April 2020: As part of facilitating community contributions and donations to efforts to combat the coronavirus outbreak, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai has announced the ‘Social Solidarity Fund Against […]
Abu Dhabi Connect: Access 500 govt services
ABU DHABI 5 April 2020: The Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA), has launched ‘Abu Dhabi Connect’ under the umbrella of the Abu Dhabi Government Services ecosystem, ‘Tamm’. With the launch, it is now possible for […]
Tiger at New York zoo tests positive for covid-19
NEW YORK 7 April 2020: A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for the new coronavirus, Covid-19, in the first known case of a human infecting an animal and […]
Dubai organises 42.195 km ‘Marathon at Home’
DUBAI 5 April 2020: Dubai Sports Council, in collaboration with Asics Middle East and 5:30 Run club, have come up with a new initiative – the ”Marathon at Home – which will take place under […]
240 new cases, stranded at DXB, events ban extended
DUBAI 4 April 2020: On April 3rd 2020, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), announced 240 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the UAE, bringing the total number of cases to 1,264. MoHAP […]
Adequate food stocks, prices under control
DUBAI 4 April 2020: Dubai Economy has reiterated that the stock of food and non-food commodities across outlets in Dubai is sufficient to meet the requirements of residents in the near to longer term. Union […]
Prices of essentials cut, Brits repatriated, trucks allowed…
UAE 6 April 2020: Adnoc Distribution has launched a dedicated essentials shelf containing all home necessities and supplies in one place. Customers will now be able to shop for day-to-day essentials and food supplies such […]