UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory messages to the Kings, Emirs and Presidents of Arab and Islamic nations on the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
The COVID-19 testing procedures have been updated for passengers arriving at Sharjah International Airport.
Travellers must carry a negative PCR test result taken not more than 72 hours before the date of travel.
Previously the validity was 96 hours.
Passengers are also required to take another test upon arrival in Sharjah.
According to Sharjah s Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team (ECDMT), the latest decision will come into effect five days after its publication.
iStock [For illustration] The UAE s Federal Youth Authority (FYA) has highlighted the role of young people in helping break the chain of COVID-19 infection.
During the latest government media briefing, the authority s Director-General, Saeed Mohammed Al Nazari, called on the country s youth to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
He also urged them to continue to adhere to the laws and guidelines after taking the vaccine, in order to achieve full recovery.
Federal Youth Authority: #UAE’s Youth, armed with Zayed s values, support UAE in managing emergencies & crises & preventing pandemics. They make-up a major factor in handling the pandemic, & are the social group backed by knowledge, training & skills necessary to face challenges. NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) April 13, 2021
Twitter/(HHShkhMohd) Less than 24 hours after it was launched, more than half a million meals have been donated to the 100 Million Meals campaign.
The initiative was unveiled by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, as the pandemic continues to impact millions of people across the globe.
Pegged as the biggest food drive in the region, it is set to help people in 20 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Speaking to Dubai Eye 103.8 s Business Breakfast show, Sara Al Nuami, Director of the UAE-based Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, explains how individuals will benefit from the initiative.