Coronavirus: UAE expats express love, gratitude to UAE for keeping them safe

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Dubai : In a world engulfed in COVID-19 crisis, there are some who are taking time to put all the panic despair away, instead focus their thoughts to express love and gratitude to a country that has sprung to action to keep them safe.

In a string of heart-warming messages on social media, the UAE expat community has come together to express their love and gratitude to UAE, that ensure its citizens and expat community stay safe in the country.

In a tweet on Thursday, March 19, Hend Al Otaiba, Director of Strategic Communications, Ministry of Foreign Affairs said her day was made after her twitter handle @hend_mana was inundated with messages from expats in UAE who thanked the government for the support rendered to them to ensure every resident of the country remains safe.

“This made my day. Beautiful messages from the expat community in the UAE, full of love for the country, and feeling of safety here, as we battle Covid-19. The UAE’s top priority is the wellbeing of its citizens and residents, and I am pleased to see that this is felt by the community,” the tweet read.

Take a look at some of the love expats in UAE have beens showing.

Measures taken by the UAE government so far

On Tuesday, March 17, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced a record 127,000 individuals had been tested for coronavirus in UAE. Since the pandemic situation touched UAE, the government on its part has ramped up coronavirus testing to curb its spread. following the pandemic’s spread.

Take this: With respect to data on COVID-19 testing per capita, the UAE is now leading global efforts to ensure the mitigation of the pandemic, the Emirates News Agency (WAM), said on Tuesday, March 17.

“When analysing the number of swab tests conducted per capita, the UAE total has exceeded 13,020 tests per one million people. It is worth noting that not every country reports testing figures using the same metrics. However, these figures shed light on actions taken by global infectious disease and public health communities to contain COVID-19. When looking at the number of positive cases, the UAE rated 0.8 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 individuals. UAE health authorities have heeded global calls to mobilise action plans, coordinating with various authorities within the country, and ensuring cross-governmental involvement to control the current pandemic,” the WAM announcement read.

On March 15, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces at Al Marmoom Heritage Village. In a tweet in Arabic, Sheikh Mohammed said: “With my brother, Mohammed Bin Zayed, sending a message to our people that their health is the most important matter to us and the country’s resources are all utilised to ensure their safety… Everyone is responsible… the UAE is united in the face of challenges, united to overcome crisis, united to safeguard achievements. May Allah bless our people and Emirati society, and sustain health, safety and wellness.”

A series of preventive measures by the UAE government – which sprung to immediate action to curtail the spread of the coronavirus – have come into place the last month.

On March 14, the UAE Central Bank announced that it is pumping in Dh100 billion as stimulus package to offset the slowdown in the economy sett off by the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent drop in business activity.

Along with providing financial stimulus, the UAE government has taken a number of stringent measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the UAE.

Prayers at mosques and other places of worship in the UAE were suspended
On March 16, Dubai issued a special advisory to food outlets by Health and Safety Department of Dubai Municipality. As part of this, customers with flu symptoms will not be allowed entry into food outlets. At least two metre distance between tables to be maintained. Tables must be cleaned and disinfected after customers leave. Customers should not be allowed in waiting areas. Read full story on Gulf News website.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs called upon its citizens abroad to return to the country because of travel difficulties.
No parties or weddings at home in Dubai.
Pharmacies to deliver at home in Abu Dhabi.
Senior citizens to stay at home and avoid crowded places.
Maintain social distance, avoid kissing, hugging and handshakes.
An early move was to close down schools, universities and nurseries, introduce distance learning programme.
Public places closed.
Public parks, entertainment and cultural destinations closed down temporarily.
Cinemas closed
Curb on visa issuance to UAE.