The two men have discussed improving scientific and humanitarian cooperation between the UAE and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Mohamed bin Zayed, Bill Gates vow to work together to fight Covid-19
Mohamed Alabbar to take part in YPO discussion on real estate, retail
Global audience of 2,000 expected to tune in for the hour-long discussion
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Mohamed Alabbar to take part in YPO discussion on real estate, retail
Dubai developer Azizi says projects 'in full swing' despite coronavirus challenges
Construction has been exempted from the lockdown, but strict measures that limit blue-collar workers continue
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai developer Azizi says projects 'in full swing' despite coronavirus challenges
Most recovered coronavirus patients in UAE followed ‘healthy habits’: Spokeswoman
Most coronavirus patients in the UAE who have recovered from COVID-19 followed healthy habits that strengthened their immune systems, the health sector spokeswoman said on Wednesday during a daily press conference.Read the latest in our dedicated coronavirus section.“In most cases of recoveries, we noticed that they have followed several daily healthy habits, such as exercising, eating a healthy diet, strengthening the immune system, and maintaining an ideal weight,” official news agency WAM quoted Dr. Farida al-Hosani as saying.She also said individuals abstained from bad habits, including smoking and unhealthy eating.“The psychological aspect is also important,” she added. “It is necessary to support the mental health of individuals, along with their physical health.”Such habits are always encouraged and generally strengthen a person’s immune system and resistance to disease, according to the spokeswoman. This in addition to medications can help speed up the recovery process from the disease.Sunday, al-Hosani announced that the UAE has been using chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine to successfully treat COVID-19 patients amid the coronavirus outbreak.Initial studies have shown success in using the anti-malarial and anti-inflammatory drugs in treating the illness caused by the new coronavirus, al-Hosani said.Doctors in the UAE continue to monitor the affect the drugs have on reducing the duration of a patient’s illness and the severity of their symptoms, explained al-Hosani.The UAE has recorded a comparatively high number of recoveries in a short period of time because most cases in the country have had only minor symptoms, according to the spokeswoman.The registered recovered cases reached 1,034 as of Wednesday, according to the health ministry. A total of 5,365 coronavirus cases have been detected in the UAE and the death toll reached 33.Read more: UAE says it is successfully treating patients with hydroxychloroquineSaudi Arabia records four new deaths, 59 recoveries over past 24 hoursWith 15,000 cases in the Gulf, here is how GCC states are coping
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Most recovered coronavirus patients in UAE followed ‘healthy habits’: Spokeswoman
Next phase of returning expats after April 26: Hitti
Lebanon will begin its second phase of repatriating citizens after April 26, The Foreign Ministry announced Thursday..
Source: Albawaba
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Prayers at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound suspended for Ramadan: Muslim clerics
Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound will be closed to Muslim worshippers throughout the holy fasting month of Ramadan due to the coronavirus epidemic, the Jordan-appointed council that oversees Islam's third-holiest site said on Thursday..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Prayers at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound suspended for Ramadan: Muslim clerics
Families of Sinai conflict victims say the government government cut pay-outs after coronavirus outbreak
Egyptian authorities have reduced pay-outs to families of victims without explanation..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Families of Sinai conflict victims say the government government cut pay-outs after coronavirus outbreak
Anne Frank memorial desecrated days before Holocaust Memorial Day
Vice Chairman of the World Zionist Organization Yaakov Hagoel said that “incitement against Jews is escalating every year.”;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Anne Frank memorial desecrated days before Holocaust Memorial Day
Iraq releases 16,000 prisoners amid Covid-19 outbreak
Iraq's justice ministry says it has released 16,455 prisoners as a….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iraq releases 16,000 prisoners amid Covid-19 outbreak
Coronavirus death toll hits 143, gov't to reduce nationwide restrictions
29 residents of senior center in Ashkelon infected * Government to discuss exit strategy * 9,268 people tested for corona on April 15;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Coronavirus death toll hits 143, gov't to reduce nationwide restrictions