Dubai replaces health chief amid virus surge
The UAE reported record high infections for the 14th consecutive day on Monday
25 January 2021 • 2:30pm
Dubai is determined to keep its tourism-dependent economy open, despite a coronavirus surge
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Dubai has fired its health chief as the tourism-dependent emirate faces surging coronavirus cases.
Awad Saghir Al Ketbi replaced Humaid al-Qutam as director general of the Dubai Health Authority, the Dubai Media Office announced on Sunday.
No reason was given for the replacement of Mr al-Qutam, who had held the position since 2018, but the United Arab Emirates has reported record high infections for the past 14 days, including a record 3,591 new cases on Monday.