President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the establishment of a Frontline Heroes Office.
According to the President of the UAE, the new entity will recognize and support the country's frontline workers in the long term.
Sheikh Khalifa also revealed that it will be chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
The new office aims to raise awareness about the key roles played by frontline workers during crises and emergencies, as witnessed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
It will also recognize their efforts and acknowledge their sacrifices by looking after their needs and addressing their priorities.
In collaboration with relevant authorities, strategies and initiatives will be developed to support the heroes.
The Decree also defines who qualifies as a frontline worker, after a criteria was established to identify them.
According to the Decree, the new office will run events, grant rewards and appreciation certificates and nominate certain frontline workers to receive honorary medals.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned the death of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region.
Dubai Government has announced that all its entities will switch to remote work on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3, except for roles that require on-site presence.
All schools in Abu Dhabi have been instructed to switch to distance learning mode on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3 due to fluctuating weather conditions.
The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has advised private sector establishments to apply flexible and remote work patterns on Thursday, May 2 due to the adverse weather forecast.
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has recommended remote working patterns for all government entities and private companies in the UAE on Thursday and Friday due to the adverse weather forecast.
The operating hours of some of the Dubai Metro stations will be extended on Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2 to ease transportation to and from Dubai International Airport due to the adverse weather forecast.