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Sharjah Calls For Greater Support To Children

Sharjah: The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) recently hosted a meeting of the Executive Committee of the ‘Sharjah Child Friendly City’ project, to discuss children’s rights to emotional, health and education support in the wake of the new coronavirus pandemic.

76% In Sharjah Health Survey Underscore Heft Of Exercise

Instagram emerged as the most favourite method to communicate and to receive information, followed by WhatsApp, Snapchat, and YouTube

WHO Says Has No Proof From US On Wuhan Lab Claims

We have not received any data or specific evidence from the US government relating to purported origin of the virus so from our perspective, this remains speculative, says Michael Ryan

As TN Virus Cases Pile Up, Hospitals Run Out Of Beds

Koyambedu cluster infections raise the biggest worry for the state though market has been closed. The combination of wholesale and retail markets there caused crowding of people at an alarming rate

Khalifa Hails Armed Forces' Role In Fighting Coronavirus

Mohammed Bin Rashid says Armed Forces showed their ability to overcome challenges; Mohamed Bin Zayed says Armed Forces are key to UAE’s strategy for next 50 years; UAE announces 462 new cases and 9 deaths.

Could This Be Why Trump Pushed Disinfectants As A Cure?

It is not clear how the topic of ingesting disinfectants came to Trump’s attention, but there is a thriving industry of snake oil salesmen who have pushed the practice for years. Now, COVID-19 has put an even brighter spotlight on these unethical operators.

UAE's Medical Assistance To Help India Fight COVID-19

UAE reports 561 new coronavirus cases, 8 deaths; great relief for Sharjah residents as malls, eateries, salons open today; British, Australian families thank UAE for reunion; US approves virus drug.

China Hid Virus Severity To Hoard Supplies, Says US

US officials believe China covered up the extent of virus outbreak to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to it, says DHS report. UK says China has questions to answer over virus outbreak

Seha Launches ‘I Am Committed' To Stem Impact Of Coronavirus

81 Designs will locally produce wristbands that will be worn by every person who gets tested at any Seha-accredited screening facility in Abu Dhabi. A total of 50,000 wristbands are currently in production

India Cases Cross 42,000 As Country Opens With Restrictions

People gathered in large numbers and created chaos outside liquor outlets. Long queues were seen at outlets at many places and saw all social distancing norms being violated.

India To Repatriate Nationals Stranded In UAE, Elsewhere

On May 14, we will all pray for an end to COVID-19, says Mohamed Bin Zayed; paid Indian service to begin on Thursday; 567 new cases, 11 deaths reported in UAE; Australians to return home from India.

In Big Surge, India's Covid-19 Infections Near 40,000

India had largely limited its testing initially to foreign travellers and their contacts and health workers who are symptomatic. Armed forces pay gratitude to COVID-19 warriors.

UAE Cabinet Focusses On Post-Coronavirus Strategy

564 new cases, 7 deaths in UAE; more than 3 people can travel in Dubai private cars; India allows stranded Pakistanis to return; UK had post-Boris plan in place; American thanks UAE for help.

Laptop Sales Surge In India As Firms Allow Work From Home

Chromebooks and business laptops started disappearing from the shelves of shops even before the lockdown was announced

Priorities Need To Be Reviewed By Post Covid-19 World: VP

‘A whole new world is waiting for us and this new world needs new tools and new priorities. Our country will be ready and we will recover very soon’

Robot Helps Tunisia Medics Avoid Infection From Patients

The tall and single-limbed machine is mounted on wheels and is capable of taking pulses and checking temperatures and blood oxygen levels

Abu Dhabi Airports To Deploy New Technology To Counter Covid-19

The new Unmanned Ground Vehicle is designed and manufactured by the UAE based company Marakeb Technologies.

Russia's Virus Cases Hit New High, Moscow Warns Of Clampdown

A medical staff speaks with a woman near a testing point for the COVID-19 in central Moscow on Saturday.

Britney Spears Shares Tragedy On Her New Instagram Post

Britney Spears arrives at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.

Pak Body Distributes 1,500 Food Packs Across Emirates

The food packets being readied by PAD for delivery among the less fortunate members of society in the UAE.

Indian Doctor Hails Dubai Police's Gesture

DUBAI: An Indian doctor in the UAE has shared her exceptional experience with the authorities during the National Sterilisation period in Dubai.

UAE Stem Cell Centre Raises Hope With New Treatment

557 cases, 6 deaths in UAE; Abu Dhabi’s directives to shopping centres; decomposing bodies found in New York; Trump continues to blame China for the virus; Be Well campaign launched; Remdesivir makers focusing on the drug’s availability.

Abu Dhabi Malls To Install Thermal Inspection Devices

Food retailers, pharmacies will also install devices and cameras, which will be fixed at main entrances of facilities and will be rented through National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority.

Mohammed Sends 60 Tonnes Of Medical Supplies To UK

Urgent aid ordered by Sheikh Mohammed includes face masks, protective clothing and other essential items. The humanitarian gesture reflects historical ties between the UAE and UK

Coronavirus Cases Cross 3.2m; Death Toll Mounts To 227,000

UAE reports 552 new infections and 7 deaths; Employee wages must be safeguarded, paid on time, says MoHRE; US jobless claims soar past 30m; US, China block UN resolution in spat over WHO handling of pandemic.

568 UAE Firms Produce 5.96m Tonnes Of Food Annually

Capacity of factories operating in UAE can expand their total annual production of various food and beverage products threefold as part of their responsiveness to emergencies and crises

UAE Announces 552 New Coronavirus Cases, 7 Deaths

The total number of recovery cases in the UAE has reached 2,429, with 100 patients fully recovered on Thursday

Lebanese Govt Clears Plan To Rescue Debt-Ridden Economy

Prime minister says reform plan would be used to apply for an IMF programme to help the economy through an acute crisis that could last up to five years

Dubai Mall Reopens Under Strict Anti-Virus Safeguards

UAE announces 549 new cases and nine deaths; coronavirus sends economies plunging; glimmer of hope on treatment; UK virus death toll now world’s third-worst; India tells navy, IAF to get ready to bring back stranded citizens from Gulf nations.

‘Sanadcom' Launched For Children Of Medical Workers

Scheme is for children of medical, nursing staff; aims to promote their academic progress and meet all their technical and psychological requirements, as their parents are busy fighting the virus