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

Tuesday, 11 August 2020 19:59
Here's your daily podcast from the ARN News Centre with the latest updates regarding the novel coronavirus pandemic in the UAE.


UAE honours Professor Majed Chergui with 'Great Arab Minds' award
Professor Majed Chergui has been honoured with the UAE's "Great Arab Minds" award in Natural Sciences for his pioneering contributions to capturing ultrafast motion at the atomic scale.
UAE announces new cut-off age for KG, Grade 1 school admissions
Starting the 2026–2027 academic year, the cut-off age for admissions to Kindergarten and Grade 1 will shift to December 31, from the previous date of August 31.
UAE issues yellow alert as dusty conditions reduce visibility
Motorists have been advised to exercise caution on the road after UAE weather bureau issued a yellow dust alert and warned of visibility dropping to less than 2,000 metres in some parts.
Traffic diversions in Ras Al Khor for Dubai Metro Blue Line works
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has advised motorists of new traffic diversions in Ras Al Khor as construction works continue for the Metro Blue Line project.
UAE set for second phase of single-use plastic ban
The UAE is set to significantly widen its ban on single-use plastics, with the second phase coming into effect on January 1, 2026.
Minor earthquake recorded east of Saudi Arabia
A 4.3 Magnitude Earthquake has been recorded in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday at 2:11 am UAE time, according to weather authorities.
World’s Coolest Winter campaign spotlights UAE entrepreneurs
The UAE has launched the sixth edition of its World’s Coolest Winter campaign, with this year themed 'Our Winter is Entrepreneurial'.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan highlights social cohesion in 'Dubai Lunch' initiative
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has stressed on social cohesion during a meeting with over 200 local dignitaries and families from Deira as part of the newly launched ‘Dubai Lunch’ initiative.
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