Coronavirus: UAE displays Stay Home message on Burj Khalifa, telephone networks
March 25, 2020, 9:40 am

Coronavirus: UAE displays Stay Home message on Burj Khalifa, telephone networks

A picture shows Dubai’s Burj Khalifa lit up with a message “Stay Home” on March 24, 2020. (AFP)

The UAE has launched a campaign titled “Stay Home, Stay Safe” to encourage citizens and residents to not leave their houses amid the coronavirus pandemic which has killed two and infected 248 in the Gulf country. message on Burj Khalifa

A Stay Home message is being displayed on the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, in Arabic and English, after the government called on citizens and residents to refrain from going out except if necessary or for work reasons. Mobile networks also incorporated the campaign into their displays on mobile phones. When making a call in the UAE, the caller is greeted with a message that says “Dear caller, staying at home keeps you and your loved ones safe from corona,” before being connected to the call.

The total number of recovered cases in the UAE is 45.

Precautionary measures

The UAE has put various precautionary measures in place aimed at slowing the spread of the virus.

All malls, shopping centers, commercial centers, and open markets except for fish, vegetables, and meat markets will be closed for two weeks, the Ministry of Health announced early on Monday.

Restaurants will also only be limited to delivery for the two weeks. message on Burj Khalifa

The UAE ordered on March 16 all hotels to close their pubs, bars, and lounges. Gyms, electronic gaming centers, and spring camps will also be closed until the end of the month.

Public beaches, swimming pools, cinemas, theme parks, and tourist attractions are also closed until the end of March. 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.”