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.
UAE intercepts 13 ballistic missiles and 27 drones on Wednesday
UAE air defences intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and 27 drones on Wednesday, a statement from the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
Dubai confirms successful air interceptions on Wednesday
Dubai authorities confirmed on Wednesday that all air interceptions were carried out successfully without any injuries.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed allocates 4,631 residential plots to Dubai citizens
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has allocated 4,631 residential land plots to citizens in Dubai, valued at a total of AED 5.3 billion.
Dubai Airports maintains strong operations during regional developments
CEO of Dubai Airports, Paul Griffiths, has stated that the aviation hub's recovery has reached 40 per cent of normal traffic movement as it strongly recovers from the ongoing regional developments.
