Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chairs a UAE Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Twitter
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chairs a UAE Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Twitter
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chairs a UAE Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Twitter
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chairs a UAE Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Twitter

Coronavirus: UAE buildings to be repurposed to help doctors in fight against Covid-19


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A government committee to determine which buildings can be repurposed to support the UAE’s health sector fight the rising number of coronavirus cases was formed on Monday.

The UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved the formation of a "task force" to study and identify the optimal use of government buildings and facilities throughout the pandemic.

These buildings may be converted into healthcare facilities or storage areas, Sheikh Mohammed wrote on Twitter.

He said all government efforts and capabilities were being directed at overcoming this “exceptional time in our country's history”.

The world after coronavirus needs different preparations … because it will be different

Private businesses and hotels have already begun donating buildings to the government to be used however necessary amid the outbreak.

Some hotels have been used as isolation centres for people who must undergo quarantine. Last week, Dubai World Trade Centre was converted into one of the largest field hospital in the Middle East to accommodate coronavirus patients.

A second taskforce of government officials was formed on Monday to "develop government human resources". The group is tasked with finding ways to increase productivity and develop technical skills that will be necessary after the crisis.

Sheikh Mohammed said serious changes needed to made in the world post-coronavirus.

“The reality of work will change and the way of work must change. The world after coronavirus needs different preparations … because it will be different,” he said.

After being briefed on the latest developments regarding the country's response to Covid-19, the Cabinet passed a bill on the "protection of national safety". The bill includes mechanisms to declare a "state of national safety" and identifies the authority responsible for triggering and enforcing it.

Understood to be the equivalent of a "state of emergency", the law allows for measures to be put in place to protect public health and safety in case of national or global crisis.

"The new law guarantees the protection of society and its gains in the event of disasters and health, economic and environmental threats to our country," Sheikh Mohammed said.

A group to develop agriculture in the UAE was also approved by the Cabinet.

Headed by the Minister of State for Food Security, the goal of this group is to significantly increase the food productivity of our agricultural sector using new technologies.

"Sustainable agriculture is an economic, security and social guarantee for the country," Sheikh Mohammed said.

The Cabinet then issued a federal law to protect genetic resources and reduce the effect on biodiversity was approved. No further details were released on this law.

How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
Spider-Man: No Way Home

Director: Jon Watts

Stars: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon 

Rating:*****

'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse Of Madness' 

   

 

Director: Sam Raimi

 

Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, Michael Stuhlbarg and Rachel McAdams

 

Rating: 3/5

 
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The Rub of Time: Bellow, Nabokov, Hitchens, Travolta, Trump and Other Pieces 1986-2016
Martin Amis,
Jonathan Cape

The bio

Favourite book: Peter Rabbit. I used to read it to my three children and still read it myself. If I am feeling down it brings back good memories.

Best thing about your job: Getting to help people. My mum always told me never to pass up an opportunity to do a good deed.

Best part of life in the UAE: The weather. The constant sunshine is amazing and there is always something to do, you have so many options when it comes to how to spend your day.

Favourite holiday destination: Malaysia. I went there for my honeymoon and ended up volunteering to teach local children for a few hours each day. It is such a special place and I plan to retire there one day.

FIXTURES

Saturday
5.30pm: Shabab Al Ahli v Al Wahda
5.30pm: Khorfakkan v Baniyas
8.15pm: Hatta v Ajman
8.15pm: Sharjah v Al Ain
Sunday
5.30pm: Kalba v Al Jazira
5.30pm: Fujairah v Al Dhafra
8.15pm: Al Nasr v Al Wasl

Roger Federer's record at Wimbledon

Roger Federer's record at Wimbledon

1999 - 1st round

2000 - 1st round

2001 - Quarter-finalist

2002 - 1st round

2003 - Winner

2004 - Winner

2005 - Winner

2006 - Winner

2007 - Winner

2008 - Finalist

2009 - Winner

2010 - Quarter-finalist

2011 - Quarter-finalist

2012 - Winner

2013 - 2nd round

2014 - Finalist

2015 - Finalist

2016 - Semi-finalist

THE SPECS

Engine: AMG-enhanced 3.0L inline-6 turbo with EQ Boost and electric auxiliary compressor

Transmission: nine-speed automatic

Power: 429hp

Torque: 520Nm​​​​​​​

Price: Dh360,200 (starting)

The biog

Name: Timothy Husband

Nationality: New Zealand

Education: Degree in zoology at The University of Sydney

Favourite book: Lemurs of Madagascar by Russell A Mittermeier

Favourite music: Billy Joel

Weekends and holidays: Talking about animals or visiting his farm in Australia

Employment lawyer Meriel Schindler of Withers Worldwide shares her tips on achieving equal pay
 
Do your homework
Make sure that you are being offered a fair salary. There is lots of industry data available, and you can always talk to people who have come out of the organisation. Where I see people coming a cropper is where they haven’t done their homework.
 
Don’t be afraid to negotiate

It’s quite standard to negotiate if you think an offer is on the low side. The job is unlikely to be withdrawn if you ask for money, and if that did happen I’d question whether you want to work for an employer who is so hypersensitive.
 
Know your worth
Women tend to be a bit more reticent to talk about their achievements. In my experience they need to have more confidence in their own abilities – men will big up what they’ve done to get a pay rise, and to compete women need to turn up the volume.
 
Work together
If you suspect men in your organisation are being paid more, look your boss in the eye and say, “I want you to assure me that I’m paid equivalent to my peers”. If you’re not getting a straight answer, talk to your peer group and consider taking direct action to fix inequality.