Participants in a virtual panel discussion entitled "Corona ... between today and tomorrow", held under the patronage of the Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security in Dubai, Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, confirmed that the UAE will be the most attractive and attractive to investors and residents after the end of the Corona crisis, based on Its indicators in dealing with the crisis at all levels.

The Minister of Education, Hussein Al-Hammadi, indicated during the session, to change the educational system after "Corona", without dispensing with the physical and physical interaction represented by students attending schools, pointing out that the remote exam system will not allow students to open books as some inquire, because the questions You will be in a different style and time will not allow this.

The Dubai Health Authority and the Ministry of Health and Community Protection reported during the session, which was attended by a group of officials and media personnel and managed by colleague Marwan Al-Hal, the high rates of infection among citizens in the country since the beginning of Ramadan due to lenient precautions and Ramadan family visits, as well as a result of increased laboratory tests in The state and its diversity.

The Director General of Dubai Municipality, Eng. Dawood Al Hajri, announced that the major parks in the emirate will not be opened during Eid Al Fitr, as a precautionary measure to prevent gatherings and mixing.

While two officials in the «Economy» stated that the UAE government acted proactively to ensure that the nation’s food needs are provided for a whole year, by simply announcing the spread of the virus and before it is considered a global pandemic, stressing that the government has provided a lot of support to the private sector through a set of packages that Presented in various photos, other packages will be added in the coming period, and will be smartly targeted for companies that keep their employees and business continuity.

Dubai Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security, Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, said that the UAE will be the most attractive and attractive to investors and residents after the end of the "Corona crisis".

He added during the virtual seminar that the UAE topped the countries of the world in a sense of security, and did not witness a lack of food or discrimination in treatment between a citizen and an expatriate during the crisis of "Corona".

He pointed out that what the leadership of the state presented during the crisis is a model that is taught to everyone, so there is no Emirati citizen stuck in any country in the world. Rather, the state brought Arab citizens who were stranded and provided them with shelter and health care until they were assured of their safety.

He stressed that he does not feel anxiety at all, as the UAE will emerge from this crisis more strongly, pointing out that he went to buy a property at the moment, believing that the prices are low, but he was surprised that the prices are stable for everyone’s trust in the state, and many other countries sought to buy real estate in UAE.

For his part, the Minister of Education, Hussein Al Hammadi, said that the study will continue remotely in the country until the end of the current school year, stressing that «What has been achieved in the continuity of education despite the crisis is the result of work that has continued for many years, most notably the Mohammed Bin Rashid Smart Education Project, which It started in 2012, and developed thanks to a variety of experiences, until we reached the sustainability of education in these circumstances, which denied millions of students in other countries this right. ”

He added that smart education is the future pattern, and proved its worth in the state and students were able to absorb it in record time, stressing that the implementation certainly faced challenges. The school principal who used to control the work cup inside its walls traditionally, is now required to play the same role, but miles away from each A student, teacher, and administrator, pointing out that Etisalat and Du have provided technical support to families who have experienced difficulties in accessing e-learning platforms.

He pointed out that «it is too early to resolve the form of education after the end of the crisis (Corona), but the Ministry of Education worked before the crisis on plans to teach specific materials remotely or provide remedial lessons for students with this mechanism, so it is possible that we have a hybrid system between traditional education and education From afar », asserting that physical sensory communication is important and necessary for certain groups of students, such as younger pupils in the early stages who need this health and psychological communication.

Al-Hammadi stressed that the ministry has developed a system of smart tests, and it has no concern about the end of the school year in light of its ability to carry out various evaluations, pointing out that the remote exam system will not allow students to open books as some inquire, because the questions will be in a different style and time will not allow With that.

In addition, the Director General of the Dubai Health Authority, Hamid Al Qatami, said that an increase in the number of injuries among citizens has been observed in the last two weeks, particularly since the beginning of Ramadan, attributing this to family visits related to the holy month’s customs.

He added, "We are heading for the feast and everyone should be careful, so that we do not have to reconsider the partial mitigation measures of the movement," stressing the need for social separation and commitment to precautionary measures.

He pointed out that the country is one of the most countries in the world in the number of examinations and tests, and Dubai alone has conducted 430 thousand examinations of the Corona virus (Covid-19), since the beginning of the crisis, noting the health sector in the country and the medical teams in the first defense lines, pointing out that a new batch will get Golden stays during the next stage.

On easing the procedures despite the high number of declared infections, Al-Qatami said that conducting this huge number of laboratory tests for the "Covid-19" virus in the country that comes at the forefront of the global ranking, and the number in Dubai reaching 430 thousand tests so far, gives a strong indication To the proactive measures that must be taken, pointing out that all the measures taken in this framework are done periodically, and on the basis of the evaluation determines whether it is possible to proceed or take other decisions.

Al-Qatami revealed that there is another angle in the injury index that needs attention, namely the number of cases that need excellent care or artificial respirators, pointing out that this number is very few compared to what the state has of health facilities and ready facilities.

He explained that «the majority of positive cases need only isolation, and we have a team at the highest level that undertakes the evaluation, and our health system has a high capacity and works according to high controls».

For his part, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health and Community Protection for Public Health Policies, Dr. Amin Al-Amiri, said that there is a major reason for the high number of casualties, which is the increase in the number and diversity of laboratory tests in the country, pointing out that the tests initially were limited to suspected cases, but based on Driving directions in the country: "Drive Through" centers were created, then providing examinations for the employment category, and later heading in medical delegations to their places of residence in order to discover cases early and isolate them in an accurate scientific way.

He added that the state was keen to provide examination centers in each emirate and clinics operating around the clock, pointing out that this was not present before in February and March, so it is natural for the number of reported cases to rise.

Al-Amiri pointed out that the country has made a commitment, thanks to its proactive laws, to providing health care and treatment for everyone from this virus. Rather, it has taken additional measures to facilitate community members such as providing medicines for people with chronic diseases.

He explained that «the proactive vision in providing medicines and medical supplies such as masks and sterilizers had a great role in not suffering or feeling deficient in any of these important requirements, we have 75 strategic companies that have warehouses in the state, but that there are 41 countries that depend on us to supply them with their needs Of medications ».

Al-Amiri stressed that the health sector will thrive in the country after the end of the “Corona crisis” due to the feeling of the major companies that the government has provided them with all the necessary support in this crisis, pointing out that there are 17 factories that produce 1675 medicinal products, including 15 biological drugs.

For his part, the Director General of Dubai Municipality, Eng. Dawood Al-Hajri, said that the challenge of fighting the spread of the Corona virus was great and the state faced in general, and Dubai in particular has worked diligently according to deliberate plans, pointing out that Dubai Municipality divided its work teams into 10 teams, and sterilized 262 areas It is currently sterilizing and re-sterilizing other areas.

He added that the municipality decided not to open the major parks in the emirate during the days of Eid Al Fitr, as a precautionary measure to prevent gatherings and mixing during this period, stressing that "the option to stay at home is still the best and safest to preserve the health of community members, with the need to adhere to the procedures for social separation and wearing masks."

He added that the municipality's facilities in the internal squares of the residential areas will open, with an emphasis on the commitment of all its visitors to the need to adhere to the precautionary procedures, pointing out that the municipality has thoroughly sterilized all parks and public squares, and is being opened gradually in accordance with an advance plan, and that achieves the purpose of maintaining the safety of its visitors And achieve social spacing.

In addition, during the Ramadan session, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, Mohamed Al Shehhi revealed that the UAE government acted proactively to ensure that the nation’s food needs are provided not only during the “Corona” crisis, but for a full year, as soon as the virus is spread and before it is considered a pandemic. International.

He said that «several teams were formed to deal with the situation, and we found great cooperation by cooperative societies, and the team assumed responsibility for perishable goods such as vegetables and fruits, and we did not face a problem except in one commodity (onions) within three days, and was provided directly, what contributed to Immediately lower prices.

What many do not know is that the UAE does not only have enough of its food needs, but it also provides supplies to other countries, stressing that what the government has done in this regard is a model that everyone will follow.

Al-Shehhi stressed that there is great confidence in the efficiency of the private sector companies and their ability to develop their work system to overcome these challenges within a short period, in light of the efficiency of the government's management of the crisis and the rapid measures taken to achieve a rapid recovery.

On business continuity in the private sector, Al-Shehhi said that the state has provided packages of aid according to a plan implemented by the central bank to support individuals, private sector companies and small and medium-sized enterprises affected by the repercussions of the epidemic (Covid-19).

He stated that the central bank will take over the supervision to ensure the seriousness of the banks in providing facilities for borrowers, including rescheduling debts and reducing interest on them, pointing out that the temporary committee headed by the Minister of Economy stressed in its meetings the need for banks to submit reports on the amount of support provided to business owners.

For his part, General Director of the Department of Economic Development in Dubai, Sami Al Qamzi, said that the government manages the crisis economically with flexibility, pointing out that the challenge is great and the latest economic paralysis in the whole world, so it requires deliberate decisions and appropriate timing.

He added that the government is currently focusing on how to maintain jobs and support the most affected companies in order to help them grow in the next stage and maintain their employees, pointing out that the government is now more concerned with human health, without losing sight of the economic aspect that will receive more attention once the crisis is over.

He pointed out that the state has provided great packages to support the private sector, but the pumping process will reach its maximum level with the opening of airports and the resumption of economic activity, pointing out that there are sectors that were more affected by the crisis such as the traditional retail sector compared to electronic commerce, and the government is keen on its part to reduce Damage, confirming the state's ability to overcome the crisis.

He explained that the economic impact of the Corona crisis is expected to extend until the end of 2021 in the whole world, not only the UAE, and perhaps because of weak demand, some companies have resorted to reducing their manpower, so it is likely that the support will be directed smartly to companies that have maintained continuity. Business and its employees.

Al-Qamzi added that the government made great efforts to reduce the burdens on companies, in order to maintain the continuity of its business, stressing that the post-"Corona" stage will be different, as industries are likely to emerge at the expense of other.

Consider individual circumstances

Dubai Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security, Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, said that the UAE has taken a humanitarian approach from the outset that relied on observing the conditions of individuals, canceled residence violations, and provided care and food to those in need, which had a great impact in relieving pressure on them.

He stressed that the reactions are a reflection of their psychological state, and in light of containing everyone gently and humanly, there are no tensions or problems.

Medicine and food red line

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, Mohamed Al Shehhi, said that the whole world is facing an emergency, but the UAE has a conscious leadership that harnesses all its capabilities to provide security, food and reassurance to citizens and residents, pointing out that there is a clear directive from the beginning that medicine and food are a red line, so none of UAE residents with a shortage of any commodity or even an exhausting rise in prices, thanks to the support of supply chains and outlets with all the goods they need.

He explained that a central operations room was established before the outbreak, and teams were formed, including a team specialized in retail and retail outlets to urge them to purchase everything needed and increase their storage capacity, and another team that coordinates with suppliers to double the imported quantities, and a third team that specializes in perishable goods, and a team that Control to ensure that prices are not tampered with or that violations are committed.

The Emirates is working in silence

 Amin Al-Amiri. Archive

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health and Community Protection for Public Health Policies, Dr. Amin Al-Amiri, revealed that the UAE was a pioneer in using drugs that were later announced as a treatment for the Corona virus (Covid-19), but it preferred to work in silence, indicating that the state was keen to secure its needs from all Supplies to fight this virus, and then gradually began to support exports.

Regarding the World Health Organization’s declaration, finally, that it is useless to sterilize the streets, Al-Amiri said that this virus is new to the world, and there is not a lot of information on it, so it is natural for procedures to be added and canceled, stressing that the World Health Organization plays an important role in helping the state Providing information and studies, and the organization cannot be blamed for changing the decisions or protocol used.

Sterilization with mist disinfectants

Dawood Al-Hajri. Archive

The Director General of Dubai Municipality, Eng. Dawood Al Hajri, stated that there is a remarkable increase in the volume of medical waste in the light of the health crisis ranging between five and six tons per day coming from hospitals and clinics, classified as hazardous waste due to the potential contamination of part of it with the Corona virus, stressing that the municipality follows a protocol Especially in dealing with these wastes to ensure safe disposal of them in a way that preserves the safety of workers and the environment.

Regarding the health organization’s retreat from the advice after street sterilization, Al-Hajri explained that «the information we received indicates that it is useless to sterilize with misty disinfectants, and this is not used by us, as we sterilize our streets by spray method, with disinfectants and materials approved by the Ministry of Health and Community Protection closer to that used for sterilization the hands". He pointed out that China used street sterilization methods and achieved positive results.

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A country that depends on the UAE for supplying its needs of medicines and health supplies.

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Factories in the country producing 1675 medicinal products, including 15 biological medications.

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