Coronavirus: UAE death toll reaches five with 611 confirmed cases
March 30, 2020, 3:38 pm

Coronavirus: UAE death toll reaches five with 611 confirmed cases

A man walks at the Dubai International Financial Centre, almost empty of people, following the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 18, 2020. (Reuters)

The United Arab Emirates recorded two new deaths over the past 24 hours, bringing the total to five, according to the health ministry. Coronavirus: UAE death

An additional 41 infection cases were confirmed, bringing the total to 611.

One of the deceased is an Arab male, 48 years old, with preexisting medical conditions including heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

The second person is a 42-year-old Asian male who also suffered from heart disease.

The spokeswoman said the UAE has administered more than 220,000 tests so far. Coronavirus: UAE death

Earlier in the day, Abu Dhabi's Department of Health announced new drive-through testing centers will be set up across the UAE within the next 10 days.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the country's first center in the capital on Saturday.

The launch of the testing centers is part of the country’s strict precautionary measures to help slow the spread of the virus. levant

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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.”