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Emirates has announced its plan to operate scheduled flight services from 21st May to nine destinations: London Heathrow Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Chicago, Toronto, Sydney and Melbourne. In a statement by the airline on Wednesday, Emirates will also offer connections in Dubai for customers travelling between the UK and Australia. Travellers will only be accepted on these flights if they comply with the eligibility and entry criteria requirements of their destination countries. This includes approval from the Federal Authority for Identify and Citizenship, ICA, for UAE residents who wish to return to Dubai. “We are pleased to resume scheduled passenger…

“So far we have 3,330 active cases and most of them are stable with the exception of 5 critical but hopefully, all of them will recover. For the recovered and discharged, we have 2,192 and they have been discharged either from isolation or quarantine centres and we hope to have better results in the future. The increase in the number of cases over the past 5-6 days is due to lack of following the guidelines that we have been periodically reminding. We emphasize to follow simple things such as personal hygiene, disinfection of surfaces and calling 444 for any symptoms.”…

“For the COVID-19 infection percentage, 60-75% of men are infected with COVID-19 than women as they are more exposed to complications. There are also many theories clarifying this but nothing confirmed. Men generally have more cardiac diseases and also have more testosterone which makes them exposed to COVID-19.” said Dr. Jameela Al Salman-Consultant of Infectious and Internal Diseases at Salmaniya Medical Complex. [bkinfobox textcolor=”#000000″ backgroundcolor=”#ffffff” title=”” infobox_align=”aligncenter”] [/bkinfobox]

“Bracelets are connected to the phone and cannot be removed for those who are observing self-isolation. It’s connected to a Bluetooth and the device has to be turned. Phones have to be fully charged. The follow-up is automatic, where we have random tests and photos, where individuals have to take a photo with the bracelet to show it’s a real picture and that they are at home. These are the techniques used to follow-up.” – Dr. Waleed Khalifa Al Manea, Undersecretary Ministry of Health. “For the treatment of a person, the estimated value could be BD 130 or more but…

“Since February, we still have the collaboration from all the authorities. Firstly we must change our customs during Ramadan and secondly the instructions to increase the awareness of COVID-19. Following the protocol of limiting of a few members of the family during iftar, going out only when necessary must be followed. As for the increase in the number of cases, this was an indicator of the non-compliance of the instructions given. We are working actively to change these numbers” said Lt. Col. Dr. Manaf Al Qahtani-Member of the National Taskforce for Combating Coronavirus (COVID-19). [bkinfobox textcolor=”#000000″ backgroundcolor=”#ffffff” title=”” infobox_align=”aligncenter”] [/bkinfobox]

The Minister of Health has decided to increase the capacity at isolation centres now stands at 4,257 beds of which 3,330 are currently occupied, and 5,489 beds at quarantine centres, of which 550 are occupied. “The situation is changing and we need to go accordingly. Bahrain counts on the awareness of the people to overcome the current circumstance,” Dr. Waleed Khalifa Al Manea, Undersecretary Ministry of Health. [bkinfobox textcolor=”#ffffff” backgroundcolor=”#ffffff” title=”” infobox_align=”aligncenter”] [/bkinfobox]

“Most of the ministries have turned electronically 100% so there is an incredible change without reducing the basic services. Court cases have been transformed into electronic as well. The ID card have been transformed electronically a month and a half ago. The statistics have doubled for the users where more than 19,000 services have been converted online” said Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), Mohammed Ali Al Qaed. [bkinfobox textcolor=”#ffffff” backgroundcolor=”#ffffff” title=”” infobox_align=”aligncenter”] [/bkinfobox]

Tencent reported earnings that beat expectations thanks to a strong performance in its gaming business and better-than-expected results out of its financial technology and advertising units. Here’s how Tencent did compare to Refinitiv consensus estimates: Revenue of 108 billion Chinese yuan ($15.2 billion) vs. 101.4 billion yuan estimated. That’s a 26% year-on-year rise. Profit attributable to equity holders of the company hit 28.9 billion yuan vs. 23.83 billion yuan estimated. That’s a 6% year-on-year rise. “Games serve important roles in keeping players entertained and connected, especially during the stay-at-home period. For mobile games, our studios released attractive content and our publishing teams ran compelling in-game events and…

The Kuwait Health Ministry announced the recovery of 162 people from the coronavirus (COVID-19) on Wednesday. This takes the recovery tally to 3,263. A ministry press statement said analyses and medical examinations and tests proved that these cases were cured of the coronavirus. The recovered will be transferred to the hospital recuperation ward, pending their discharge within the next few days, it noted. Kuwait has a total of 10,277 cases, with 75 fatalities, according to yesterday’s report. [bkinfobox textcolor=”#ffffff” backgroundcolor=”#ffffff” title=”” infobox_align=”aligncenter”] [/bkinfobox]

The UAE has strongly condemned the terror attack that targeted a hospital in the Afghan capital Kabul and another that targeted a funeral, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed in a statement its utter denunciation of these criminal acts and rejection of all forms of violence, which aim to undermine security and stability and contravene all religious and human values and principles. The Ministry also extended its condolences to the families of the victims of these heinous crimes while wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.