H.H. Sheikh Mohammed says UAE has succeeded in countering COVID-19

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced that the UAE had succeeded in countering the COVID-19 outbreak.

His Highness added that the country’s scientific approach in combating the virus and the meticulous planning and collaborative spirit shown by frontline organisations helped turn the crisis into an opportunity.

Sheikh Mohammed also praised the contributions of healthcare and medical personnel, which significantly supported the government’s efforts to curb the spread of the virus, while visiting the COVID-19 Command and Control Centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences.

"The heroic efforts of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 crisis are a source of pride and inspiration for all of us," said Sheikh Mohammed. 

"We thank them for their commitment and professionalism and urge them to continue working with the same spirit of dedication until we completely overcome these challenges."

Dr. Amer Ahmad Sharif, Head of Dubai’s COVID-19 Command and Control Centre and the Vice Chancellor of the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, briefed the delegation on the role of the Centre in coordinating and aligning the efforts of healthcare establishments and developing the medical protocols required to control the outbreak of the virus.