First student-built UAE satellite launch in June
RAS AL KHAIMAH 23 March 2020: A satellite that the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (Aurak), students are helping to develop, build and test is planned to be launched on a Soyuz-2 rocket from […]
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UAE cuts restaurant dining to 20%, closes theatres
ABU DHABI 22 March 2020: The Ministry of Health and Prevention and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority have announced the closure starting today [Sunday], of public and private beaches, parks, swimming pools, […]
UAE tycoon donates Dh10m for Covid-19 steps
DUBAI 21 March 2020: The UAE business community continues to extend support to the country’s efforts to combat the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) through various contributions and initiatives. In a significant philanthropic gesture, Emirati businessman Abdul […]
UAE suspends entry of GCC citizens from midnight
ABU DHABI 21 March 2020: Further to its earlier statement yesterday on updating the entry procedures for GCC nationals, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a statement suspending entry of GCC citizens, […]
AD suspends all cruises, desert camps, safaris…
UAE 20 March 2020: In line with recommended preventative measures for new coronavirus, Covid-19, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT- Abu Dhabi) has instructed all tour operators in Abu Dhabi Emirate […]
Business groups begin Covid-19 impact relief
Al Futtaim Group Dh 100m fund for mall tenants UAE 20 March 2020: Leading Dubai-based conglomerate Al Futtaim Group yesterday announced a fund of Dh100 million to help its mall tenants in Dubai Festival City […]
Olympics still on, Fifa World Cup? UAE bans sports
LAUSANNE, Switzerland 20 March 2020: The International Olympic Committee (IOC), says it remains fully committed to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and is seeking to find a solution in a responsible way. The IOC said […]
UAE leads global Covid-19 testing, gets WHO praise
ABU DHABI 18 March 2020: The UAE Government has ramped up coronavirus testing following the pandemic’s spread. As of Tuesday, the 17th of March, 127,000 individuals had been tested for coronavirus in the UAE, according […]
Mars probe to help understand Earth’s climate change
DUBAI 18 March 2020: After making history last year by sending the first Emirati Astronaut, Hazaa Al Mansoori to the International Space Station, the United Arab Emirates Space programme is now fixing its focus on […]
Education Ministry soft launches distant learning
ABU DHABI 18 March 2020: The Ministry of Education announced it will conduct a pilot launch of its distance education platform today (18th March), to ensure that all students can utilise smart education technologies to […]