Coronavirus: Dubai suspends print versions of Emarat Alyoum, al-Bayan newspapers
April 3, 2020, 7:11 am

Coronavirus: Dubai suspends print versions of Emarat Alyoum, al-Bayan newspapers

The print versions of two newspapers, al-Bayan and Emarat Alyoum, have been suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak. (Twitter)

The print versions of two newspapers, al-Bayan and Emarat Alyoum, have been suspended, Dubai’s media office announced on Friday amid the coronavirus pandemic. Coronavirus: Dubai

This announcement comes shortly after the UAE’s National Media Council decided last month to temporarily stop the distribution of all print newspapers, magazines and marketing material, in a move to combat the spread of the coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19.

“It is not certain how long the virus that causes COVID-19 survives on surfaces, but it seems to behave like other coronaviruses,” the World Health Organization (WHO) said. “Studies suggest that coronaviruses, including preliminary information on the COVID-19 virus, may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days.”

However, the WHO said how long it survives on surfaces may vary under different conditions, including the type of surface, temperature or humidity of the environment.

PDF versions of both newspapers will be available starting Sunday for those who subscribe, according to the Dubai Media Office. levant Coronavirus: Dubai

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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.”