In a virtual meeting chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the Crown Prince expressed his deep appreciation for the efforts of the Ministry of Health and Prevention and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority for their role in combating the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan had high words of praise for the extraordinary role played by frontline workers, including doctors and medical workers. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan particularly noted the role played by organisations at the forefront of the battle against coronavirus COVID-19 in the reduction of positive cases to zero in the areas of Naif and Al Ras, and mentioned how all stakeholders have played a creditable job in achieving this result.
The meeting discussed the comprehensive Dhs 1.5 billion stimulus package and measures being implemented to help ease the pressures on businesses arising from the repercussions of the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis.
He reviewed the implementation of stimulus packages of various Dubai entities and free zones including Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre Authority, Dubai Free Zones Council, Dubai South, the local banking sector and others to help businesses including SMEs maintain business continuity and operational sustainability. He also discussed some of the other initiatives announced by entities to mitigate the difficulties faced by the private sector.