Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi closes tourist attractions, Louvre, theme parks
March 14, 2020, 9:53 am

Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi closes tourist attractions, Louvre, theme parks

The Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum designed by French architect Jean Nouvel during its official opening to the public on Saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi. (File photo AFP)

Abu Dhabi announced on Saturday it would be closing tourist attractions, the Louvre Museum, and theme parks in the country to combat the spread of coronavirus, the media office in the UAE capital announced on Twitter. tourist

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The announcement is in line with “precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of visitors as a precaution to reduce large gatherings and protect public health against the spread of the Covid-19 virus,” the statement said. levant

The UAE has confirmed 85 cases of the deadly coronavirus. tourist

The country has since enforced a number of measures to ensure the outbreak is contained, including closing schools and universities, halting several flights to virus-hit countries, and implementing work-from-home measures.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”