COVID-19 Daily Podcast: Thursday, July 2, 2020

Thursday, 2 July 2020 20:18

Here's your daily podcast from the ARN News Centre with the latest updates regarding the novel coronavirus pandemic in the UAE.

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UAE urges immediate halt to escalation after US strikes Iran

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No impact on UAE after US targets nuclear sites in Iran: FANR

The UAE's Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has confirmed that US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites did not have any impact on the country, and reassured the public it is closely monitoring the situation.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed marks 25 years of Executive Office

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has marked 25 years of The Executive Office by thanking the team for contributing to "shaping the future of the nation".
Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station to undergo major facelift

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Emaar Properties, has announced the expansion of Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station to increase its hourly capacity from 7,250 to 12,320 passengers to mark a 65 per cent rise.
Major traffic changes near Arabian Ranches for 5 months

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to implement a major traffic diversion at the Arabian Ranches junction, starting June 22.
Dubai Police rescue driver after cruise control malfunction

In a swift and life-saving response, Dubai Police traffic patrols rescued a female driver whose cruise control malfunctioned on Sheikh Zayed Road, preventing what could have been a serious accident.
Watch: UAE airlifts Palestinian child from Gaza for life-saving treatment

A critically injured Palestinian child has been airlifted from Gaza to the UAE for urgent medical treatment, as part of the country's ongoing humanitarian mission, Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
UAE to host landmark parliamentary session with EU President

A landmark parliamentary session is set to take place in Abu Dhabi on Monday, as Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), hosts Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, for an official UAE–European session.