Dubai is being blamed by several countries, for increasing the spread of coronavirus abroad, after opening its borders.
Also, questions are arising about the city-state’s ability to manage the hike in the virus cases.
The Sheikhdom is doing all it can to handle the pandemic says the government’s the Dubai Media Office. Also, the country has repeatedly ignored the questions about its hospital capacity, asked by the Associated Press.
After managing the pandemic for a year, we can positively say the situation is under control. Also, we have the capacity to deluge any health care issues that may arise, it added.
However, Dubai’s former finance chief, Nasar al-Shaikh, stated a different evaluation on Twitter this Thursday, asking the related authorities to control the caseload.
He further added that the country’s leadership decides based on its recommendations From the team. However, if the recommendations are not right, it might endanger human souls and negatively affect our society. Furthermore, he said that their economy needs accountability.
Known for its long-haul carrier Emirates, the world’s tallest building, beaches and bars, Dubai, in July became one of the first travel harbours to be open for business. This decision prevented the degradation in tourism and real estate from the lockdown’s effects. As tourism increased so did the virus cases. But it mostly remained in control through the fall.
Israel since the late of December was keeping those coming from UAE in a two-week quarantine. Though, due to hike in cases, Israel shut down its main international airport.