His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, affirmed that despite the difficulty of the existing challenge, which combines all efforts worldwide, this challenge does not increase the children and residents of the Emirates except by insisting on Confronting it with full force, and this is what daily field work crews demonstrate in the first lines of defense, and within the various disciplines, particularly the medical teams, as well as all concerned agencies whose members have shown a clear dedication to work around the clock, without tiring, in order to protect Community and care for those infected with the "Corona" virus, and hit a fence Strong from intense measures to round it up and avoid spreading.
This came during the presidency of His Highness the meeting of the Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai, which was held yesterday, using the technology of visual communication, with the participation of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum , Chairman of the Committee, where the latest developments related to the efforts to combat the emerging corona virus (Covid-19) in Dubai were reviewed, and the preventive measures and measures taken so far aimed at limiting the spread of the virus and providing the best medical care for the infected, as well as a discussion The economic repercussions of the current crisis, and the steps taken by the government To mitigate the impact on the business sector in the emirate.
At the beginning of the meeting, His Highness, the Crown Prince of Dubai, addressed, on behalf of all the members of the Committee, the highest congratulatory verses to the shrine of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the owner of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and to all citizens and residents of the state, on the occasion of the great achievement of the Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Center, by his success in experiments to develop a treatment for the Corona virus by using stem cells, to be Thereby the UAE is at the forefront of the country Of to find effective treatments for the virus.
His Highness also praised the efforts of research cadres in the Emirate of Dubai, and the outstanding achievement they achieved during the past few weeks, represented in the success of researchers from the Mohammed bin Rashid College of Medicine and Health Sciences, in recording the genome sequence of the emerging corona virus, in a medical examination is the first of its kind in The United Arab Emirates, with its importance as a basic pillar for dealing with patients, and finding the best solutions for their treatment, by establishing scientific foundations for how the virus transmits, develops and spreads.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed his sincere appreciation for the efforts of all scientific, research and medical cadres in the entire Emirates, which prove to the world that our country is continuing to expand its positive contribution by achieving qualitative achievements that establish its position on the map of scientific research, and demonstrates that The UAE’s bid for the benefit of all humanity continues with the minds and wards of its children and the support of its residents, within a system of work that all its members continue day and night to translate the vision of rational leadership, by providing guarantees that guarantee to the person health, safety and happiness at all times.
His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai commended the determined efforts made at the federal level to confront the Corona pandemic, expressing his sincere appreciation for the great and pivotal role played by the National Authority for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management, as well as the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, in the heart of the response to the epidemic, and its progress Important tips and advice, and management to coordinate between the various stakeholders at the state level in this regard, which maximizes the impact of anti-virus efforts.
His Highness commended the progress achieved in that period in the field of combating the virus and limiting the opportunities for its spread, and the encouraging results of the efforts made over the past weeks, under the supervision of the Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and one of the most important of which is to achieve a record of “zero” confirmed cases of infection in the two regions of Naif and Al Ras, despite being among the most densely populated regions in terms of population and visitors, which demonstrates the safety of the measures taken there and their success in containing and controlling the virus, thanks to the integrated action plan that It was implemented with the participation of all Devices concerned.
During the meeting, His Highness reviewed the results of the evaluation conducted by the committee on the situation on the ground, throughout the past week, following the implementation of the decision to reduce restrictions on movement in the Emirate of Dubai, and restrict movement restrictions on the evening period, from ten in the evening until six in the morning every day, in the light of Reports of the Dubai Health Authority, the Corona Virus Control and Control Center, the Dubai Police General Command, the Roads and Transport Authority, the Department of Economic Development and the Dubai Government Media Office, and discuss the results of the partial opening of some commercial and economic activities, as part of the evaluation Continuous steps taken to ensure the highest levels of protection and prevention for the community, while trying to restore the natural form of life in a phased manner, and pushing the wheel of commercial and economic activity to spin again, without prejudice to the safety and health of citizens and residents, which is a top priority for the Dubai government.
The meeting discussed the economic aspect in relation to the current stage, and the great pressures left by the current global crisis on all economic activities, companies and institutions in Dubai, as is the case in most of the countries of the world, and the impact of the measures taken by the Dubai government in order to alleviate the burdens imposed on it The business sector at this time, in light of the government’s incentive packages that totaled more than one and a half billion dirhams, in addition to the various incentive packages presented by many free zones operating in the emirate, including, but not limited to: the Dubai International Financial Center authority, and The authority of the Dubai World Trade Center, “Dubai South” and “Dubai World Ports”, and others that have also presented several initiatives in support of their partners from the private sector, with the aim of enhancing their business and supporting their ability to continue their activities, and through coordination and continuous consultation with the private sector To discuss the best possible solutions to enable its institutions to overcome this stage with the least possible negative impacts, and how to help them to continue their work, and to preserve its cadres that represent a real wealth that should not be lost, as Dubai is one of the most attractive cities in the world for brains and talents.
And His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai directed the members of the Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management the necessity to continue the distinguished work of the committee in the field of raising the level of public awareness among the community and all its citizens, residents, and through the cooperation of all agencies, departments and bodies represented in its membership, as well as through cooperation with Governmental, semi-governmental and private sector institutions, in order to enhance the sense of social responsibility, as well as the self-responsibility of every member of society as a partner in facing this great challenge, as everyone’s commitment to applying health and preventive instructions and guidelines remains the most crucial element in trapping Leros, reducing the chances of spread, and then eliminate it.
His Highness expressed his appreciation to all citizens and residents, who showed a great deal of sense of responsibility, and a remarkable ability to carry it at all times, as demonstrated by the results of monitoring and analysis, during the past week, after easing restrictions on movement during daylight hours, where no cases of crowding or Overcrowding, while the traffic in the emirate remains largely calm, reflecting the extent of adherence to the instructions issued by the Supreme Committee regarding the necessity of preserving stay at home as much as possible, and leaving only when necessary.
The latest developments in the global pandemic fight in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, listened during the meeting to a detailed explanation about the latest developments in the efforts made at the level of the Emirate of Dubai, in the field of combating the global pandemic, and through the cooperation of the various agencies concerned, especially the Center Control and control to combat “Corona” virus, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai Police General Command, Dubai Civil Defense General Administration, Dubai Ambulance Corporation, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, Emirates National Foundation, and the measures and measures that have been coordinated in the past weeks With various relevant authorities, p Z local and federal levels, especially the National Emergency Management Authority, crises and disasters, and the Ministry of Health and Prevention Society.
The highest degree of readiness
The meeting discussed a number of scenarios prepared by the Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai, in the context of the pre-emptive work that the committee is undertaking to develop various scenarios of what matters can lead to regarding the Corona virus, both internally and globally, including That is possible scenarios, as well as the ones that are unlikely to happen, and then determining how it is possible to deal with each scenario separately, to ensure the highest levels of readiness to deal efficiently with various possibilities, and not to leave any room for chance, in accordance with Dubai's permanent approach in adopting the existing sound planning method On watch And monitoring and analysis, and then decision-making in the light of accurate indicators, evidence and objective readings of available data on the ground, which helps to make the right decision at the right time.
The Crown Prince of Dubai commends the commitment of citizens and residents, and recommends that the “Higher Committee” continue its awareness-raising efforts.
The meeting reviewed the results achieved so far under the sterilization program, and evaluated the stage of the partial relaxation of the restrictions.
Discussing the pressures left by the current crisis on economic activities, companies and institutions in Dubai.