United Arab Emirates:
COVID-19 Across The UAE - Daily Update (May 5, 2020)
26 May 2020
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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Category |
Recent Developments |
Economic Measures |
- The Dubai South Free Zone has
announced an economic stimulus package for new and existing
businesses. The package includes a 20% reduction in renewal fees
and various penalty waivers.
(Link)
- The Federal Competitiveness and
Statistics Authority has released a document that outlines all of
the UAE's coronavirus response measures to date, including
summaries of the various economic stimulus packages.
(Link)
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Health & Safety |
- On May 04, the UAE saw 567 new cases
(+0.5% from the previous day) of the coronavirus, bringing the
total to 14,730 total confirmed cases.(Link)
- Abu Dhabi Health Services Company
(SEHA) has introduced a new screening facility in Mussaffah to
further support Abu Dhabi's efforts to conduct wide-spread
testing in the area.(Link)
- Abu Dhabi Health Services Company
(SEHA) has announced the launch of the 'I am Committed'
initiative in collaboration with 81 Designs, UAE based social
enterprise. The program aims to increase awareness of government
efforts to minimize the spread of the coronavirus.(Link)
- Abu Dhabi University has developed
and launched a new interactive chat platform, 'SAIF', using
artificial intelligence technology. The chatbot is designed to
enhance Abu Dhabi University's website offerings and is also
capable of answering user's questions about the coronavirus.(Link)
- Mubadala Healthcare initiates 3D
printing solution for critical medical supplies needed to battle
the coronavirus.(Link)
- Dubai Future Foundation has launched
its latest report titled 'Life After COVID-19' that
highlights the impact of social distancing on society.(Link)
- Expo 2020 has officially been
postponed until October 2021.(Link)
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Travel |
- Emirates SkyCargo reconnects six
continents with scheduled cargo flights with 67 global destinations
on a weekly basis.
(Link)
- Emirates and Etihad Airways have
canceled their flights to the Philippines after the country closes
to passenger planes.
(Link)
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Daily Life |
- Dubai police have announced that more
than 3 people from the same family may travel together in the same
car.(Link)
- Malls in Abu Dhabi are starting to
re-open, with Yas Mall, Al Jimi Mall and Galleria Mall now
re-opened with certain health and safety measures in place.
(Link)
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Originally published 5 May, 2020
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