DUBAI: Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport will carry out a 48-hour disinfection program of public buses, state news agency WAM reported.
The emirate said the procedure will ensure the health of service users as public buses will resume their services at 6 a.m. on Saturday, March 25.
Earlier, Abu Dhabi authorities said they are considering reopening shopping malls as the emirate prepares to gradually increase economic activity.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) said Wednesday it was “consulting with stakeholders” and preparing health and safety guidelines.
“In line with government plans for a gradual increase in economic activity, the Department is exploring options in collaboration with the private sector,” Abu Dhabi Media Office said.
The UAE has confirmed 8,238 people infected with coronavirus, 1,546 recoveries and 52 deaths.
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Abu Dhabi intensifies disinfection of buses before services resume on Saturday
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Abu Dhabi intensifies disinfection of buses before services resume on Saturday
- Public buses will resume their services at 6 a.m. on March 25
- The UAE has confirmed 8,238 people infected with coronavirus
Drones downed over Iraq’s Irbil, debris fell near hotel: security forces
- “Debris from one of the downed drones fell” near a hotel and no casualties were reported, they added
IRBIL, Iraq: The US-led coalition in Iraq intercepted on Friday explosive-laden drones over the Kurdish city of Irbil where debris fell near a hotel, Kurdish security forces said.
“The international coalition forces downed four explosive-laden drones over Irbil,” counter-terrorism forces in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region said in a statement.
“Debris from one of the downed drones fell” near a hotel and no casualties were reported, they added.
Earlier, the United States warned that Iranian-backed fighters may target hotels in Kurdistan that are frequented by foreigners.
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