The UAE has welcomed Saudi Arabia's decision to limit registration for this year's Hajj pilgrimage to citizens and residents of the Kingdom, at a total of 60,000 pilgrims, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a statement, Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, said the UAE supports all measures taken by the Kingdom to curb the spread of coronavirus, and ensure the health and safety of the pilgrims and the community.
Emirates suspends check-in travelling with onward connections through Dubai
Emirates said on Friday it is suspending check-in for all customers in its network travelling with onward connections through Dubai until 2359 GMT on April 19.
Dubai taxis operating as normal, but some routes still inaccessible
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that Dubai's taxis and public buses are operating as normal, after recent adverse weather conditions temporarily disrupted services.
DXB CEO refutes social media flood rumours: Airport 100% operational
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports (DXB) says misinformation circulating on social media of the airport being flooded is "not the case" and the airport is 100% operational.
Three stations remain closed on Dubai Metro Red Line
Dubai Metro services on the Red Line have resumed in both directions following disruptions caused by record rainfall earlier in the week.
