His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, continued to update on the latest developments in health and preventive measures and ongoing national initiatives to combat the "emerging corona" virus.

His Highness - during a videoconference session ... attended by Lieutenant-General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior and His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser - listened to ministers and officials in their respective fields regarding health and preventive measures and educational and economic initiatives To face the repercussions of the "Corona" virus.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said, "I am happy today to meet you ... today we are passing through a stage of challenge that the UAE is witnessing ... and you are responsible during this period in facing this challenge."

His Highness added, "I would like to listen to you about developments, action plans and achievement in the face of the Corona virus, so that we can assure our people of the citizens and residents of this land."

And His Highness stressed that "Your Highness, the rulers of the Emirates, are following with interest and appreciation for your steps and procedures that you implement in facing this challenge ... I have no doubt that we will win in it, God Almighty."

His Highness appreciated the level of work and efforts made in implementing integrated national plans to deal with "Corona" .. He praised the efforts of the concerned authorities, agencies, work teams, community cooperation and anonymous soldiers who are dedicated in performing their duty to protect their families, their community and their homeland. .. And His Highness said, "Thanks and appreciation to everyone who works Silence is on the front lines to confront this challenge, and those who preserve the security of the Emirates, its reputation, dignity, economy, and the health of its society and future, which is in its education. "

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan added, "If the nations take pride in their people and their residents ... we in the Emirates take pride in our citizens and residents on our land and are honored to serve them ... We are fortunate to have them with us and to share our identity ... pointing to the deep happiness and influence that he listens to our people from Residents chanting the national anthem of the UAE - on social media - during the implementation of the "National Sterilization Program in the various regions of the country".

He said, "God bless you and protect this country that you live in and you will save him like his family ... And, God willing, we will pass this stage to you in peace, Ghanem and Muwaffaqin."

His Highness affirmed that "there are many positive aspects that deserve appreciation and pride ... whether in the field of virus detection, strict precautionary measures, or the application of distance education and work, and other aspects that enhance our confidence in the victory over this virus."

His Highness pointed out that the "Corona crisis" put the government and the private sector in many countries of the world in a big test, which is to preserve the health of people on the one hand, and to run the wheel of work, the economy and life in our institutions and countries and that the services provided to people on the other hand are not affected. "

His Highness affirmed, "We in the UAE will not relent in what affects the lives of our people and our community, who are honest in our necks, citizens and residents ... At the same time, we will not stop the wheel of development and the economy and will continue with wisdom and caution until this stage passes and the country returns stronger than before."

His Highness reiterated that food, medicine and other necessities of life are available and safe in the UAE, whatever the direction of the crisis.

The Emirates, thank God, are fine, and they will remain fine ... We will not hesitate to take any action to protect society during the coming period. "

For his part, His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the plans and role of the national teams constitutes an impetus and incentive to do more in serving the country during these circumstances.

His Highness also praised the great commitment and high spirit of the society shown by citizens, residents and visitors, especially during the implementation of the national sterilization program. He praised the efforts of private and public institutions and sectors in their cooperation and support of the government's efforts and working with them as a team in implementing their procedures and measures to meet this challenge.

"With your support, this challenge, which will end, will be dealt with, and God willing, we are more powerful," he said.

For his part, His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan said ...

“We in the Emirates have a comprehensive preventive system, and we have the readiness to deal with this challenge in a serious, efficient and careful manner, because we place the health and safety of everyone on the land of this country, whether citizens, residents or visitors, is a top priority, considering that everyone is partners in this country regardless of For any other considerations, the cooperation of the members of society is essential and essential in facing this challenge. "

His Highness added, "It is important to remember all of us that the discreet scientific methodology based on facts and figures is the basis for success in facing this challenge, and we should rely on reliable sources and search for accurate information in terms of the nature of this challenge and strategies for dealing with it and then contain and eliminate it with permission. Allah " .

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also listened to .. a comprehensive briefing by His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy, His Excellency Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Community Protection, His Excellency Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education and His Excellency Obaid Rashid Al-Hossan Al Shamsi, Director General of the National Authority for Management Emergencies, crises and disasters.

Abdul Rahman bin Muhammad Al Owais praised .. the level of response, awareness and societal commitment during the implementation of the "national sterilization program" that was launched last Thursday at the state level, which constituted a motive and encouraged its extension to next Saturday to reach its dimensions to every part of the land of our beloved homeland.

And on the examinations for the detection of "the new Corona virus" .. Al Owais said that the state has conducted about 220 thousand tests for individuals in the framework of preserving the health and safety of society and within the efforts of the state and its measures to control the "Corona virus" and prevent its spread .. And we are continuing to conduct further tests .. This is in parallel with the implementation of the social separation measures that apply to society. "

He also affirmed the Ministry's keenness to take measures and precautions that preserve the safety and health of all medical personnel and that operate in the front line of the confrontation.

As for the Minister of Education, he said .. “I announce to you that we, praise be to God, won the bet in the first week of applying the distance learning process .. And I took the opportunity to thank all parents, teachers and students for their good cooperation and response to instructions, which contributed to the success of this experiment that we are working to improve. continuously.

He pointed out that the number of students in government schools, including kindergarten, reached 280 thousand students, and the percentage of students using the distance learning portal reached during the first week 90%.

He said, "One of the things and challenges that needed to be improved and long-term work is to provide computers for students. There was a limited category that did not have devices, and accordingly the ministry bought 30 thousand computers ... in addition to thousands of other computers provided by many national institutional institutions, and with At the beginning of next April we will distribute it to students, and thus we cover all students. "

Concerning the students who were scattered abroad, and they numbered about 4 thousand / including approximately 1200 students who were dispatched by the ministry. Order to complete their distance learning. "

For his part, the Minister of Economy spoke about the procedures and steps implemented by the ministry since the beginning of the crisis in cooperation and coordination with economic departments and private institutions to deal with economic challenges during this stage ..

He pointed to a major priority of three files, the first of which is the sustainability of the provision of all foodstuffs, then the file of the tourism and hotels sector, along with the conditions of small and medium enterprises.

He said that the Ministry of Economy has formed nine committees and work teams to deal with these challenges.

For his part, Obaid Rashid Al-Hossan Al Shamsi said that the authority works through a system of integrated efforts and coordination jointly with all concerned national sectors at the state level to deal with the challenges of the spread of the "Corona virus".

In this context, he pointed out the launch of a "prevention program" that targets direct communication with all segments of society and includes a platform for social communication to transmit reliable information during it in addition to a 24-hour contact center to respond to public inquiries as well as voluntary human elements for direct communication with members of society and their awareness.