Tag: United Arab Emirates

WORLD NEWS | Israel Would Oppose Any U.S. F-35 Sale To Qatar, Israeli Minister Says

October 11, 2020

MILAN | ITALY – Israel would oppose any U.S. sale of advanced F-35 warplanes to Qatar, Israel’s intelligence minister said on Sunday, citing a need to maintain Israeli military superiority in the region. Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen made the comments in response to a Reuters report that Qatar – whose Iran links trouble Israel – … More WORLD NEWS | Israel Would Oppose Any U.S. F-35 Sale To Qatar, Israeli Minister Says

SCIENCE | United Arab Emirates Set To Launch Mission To Mars

July 20, 2020

DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates launches its first mission to Mars early on Monday as it strives to develop its scientific and technology capabilities and move away from its reliance on oil. The  Hope Probe will launch from Japan’s Tnegashima Space Center at 1:58 A.M. UAE time/ 6:58 A.M. Japanese time Monday (2158 GMT … More SCIENCE | United Arab Emirates Set To Launch Mission To Mars

CORONAVIRUS ALERT | UAE Announces Recovery Of 19 Parties, 283 New Cases Of COVID-19, One Death

April 8, 2020

RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA – The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, today announced 283 new cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in the UAE, bringing the total number of cases to 2,359. The newly diagnosed patients of various nationalities are in a stable condition and receiving the necessary medical care’, MoHAP affirmed. MoHap said … More CORONAVIRUS ALERT | UAE Announces Recovery Of 19 Parties, 283 New Cases Of COVID-19, One Death

TRAVEL ALERT | UAE Urges Citizens Abroad To Return Home As Coronavirus Spreads

March 17, 2020

RIYADH  | SAUDI ARABIA – United Arab Emirates has urged its citizens abroad to return due to travel difficulties amid the spread of coronavirus and suspensions of flights from some countries, state news agency WAM said on Monday, citing the ministry of foreign affairs and international cooperation. UAE has recorded 98 cases of the virus.

CORONAVIRUS ALERT | 12 New COVID-19 Cases In UAE: Ministry Of Health And Prevention

March 16, 2020

ABU DHABI – The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced the diagnosis of 12 new coronavirus, COVID-19, cases in the United Arab Emirates of Sunday. According to a statement released by the Ministry, the cases came to light after these individuals were tested upon arrival to the country. It is reported that these individuals … More CORONAVIRUS ALERT | 12 New COVID-19 Cases In UAE: Ministry Of Health And Prevention

TRAVEL ALERT | Saudi Arabia Sets 72-Hour Deadline To Return To Kingdom Amid Coronavirus Fears

March 10, 2020

RIYADH  – The Saudi government has given nationals who wish to return to the Kingdom three days to make their journey from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, Saudi Arabia’s consulates announced on Tuesday. Nationals can take Saudi flights from Dubai airport during the next three days. Alternatively, Saudis can enter through Al-Batha border checkpoint … More TRAVEL ALERT | Saudi Arabia Sets 72-Hour Deadline To Return To Kingdom Amid Coronavirus Fears

CORONAVIRUS ALERT | Saudi Arabia Restrict Entry For Gulf Citizens, Residents – SPA

March 3, 2020

RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Arabia on Tuesday barred citizens and residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries from entering the kingdom for 14 days after returning from outside the region due to coronavirus concerns, state news agency. Travelers coming from any fellow GCC states – the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and … More CORONAVIRUS ALERT | Saudi Arabia Restrict Entry For Gulf Citizens, Residents – SPA

CORONAVIRUS ALERT | UAE To Disable All Schools And High Educations For Four Weeks: WAM

March 3, 2020

ABU DHABI – United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that schools and higher educational institutions will be closed for four weeks starting on Sunday to avoid the spreading of coronavirus. The statement from the education ministry, posted by the state news agency (WAM), added that the spring holidays, which were due to start March 29 … More CORONAVIRUS ALERT | UAE To Disable All Schools And High Educations For Four Weeks: WAM

TRAVEL ALERT | UAE Suspends All Flights With Iran Over Coronavirus Outbreak

February 25, 2020

DUBAI | The United Arab Emirates has suspended all flights to and from Iran for at least a week due to the spread of the new coronavirus in the Islamic republic, state news agency WAM reported, citing a directive from the Gulf Arab state’s aviation authority. The suspension affects passenger and cargo flights of UAE … More TRAVEL ALERT | UAE Suspends All Flights With Iran Over Coronavirus Outbreak

BREAKING NEWS | Dubai To Screen Passengers On China Flights After Virus Outbreak

January 23, 2020

DUBAI – – Dubai will screen passengers arriving on direct flights from China, the airport operator said on Thursday, as health authorities around the world scramble to prevent a global pandemic. A new coronavirus that first appeared in the Chinese city of Wuhan has killed 17 and infected nearly 600, most in China but cases … More BREAKING NEWS | Dubai To Screen Passengers On China Flights After Virus Outbreak