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

Thursday, 13 August 2020 21:04
By Noni Edwards
Here's your daily podcast from the ARN News Centre with the latest updates regarding the novel coronavirus pandemic in the UAE.


UAE announces holiday for Hijri New Year
The UAE has declared Monday, June 15, as a holiday for the public and private sector on the occasion of the Islamic New Year.
UAE strongly condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain
The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, including the targeting of Kuwait's international airport that left several people injured.
Gargash stresses on unified Gulf stance against Iranian attacks
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, has stated there "must be a firm, unified, and cohesive Gulf stance" against Iran following its recent attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain.
Dubai's KHDA to resume school inspections
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) will resume private school inspections starting from the 2026-27 academic year, with schools notified no more than 24 hours prior to the checks.