• Menu
  • Menu
  • Entertainment
  • Subscribe
  • Logout
Trending
UAE holidays 2021 Coronavirus Special Reports Find Jobs in the UAE Travel
  • Latest News
  • UAE
    • Crime
    • Education
      • Young Editors
    • Environment
    • Government
    • Health
      • Better Health
      • Why Worry
    • Transport
    • Science
    • Weather
    • Reader Complaint
    • Ask the Law
    • UAE's Hope Probe
  • Living In UAE
    • Visa+Immigration
    • Housing
    • Phone+Internet
    • Banking
    • Transport
    • Health
    • Education
    • Relocate
    • Ask Us
    • Safety+Security
  • Gulf
  • Your Money
    • Saving and Investment
    • Budget Living
    • Taxation
    • Expert Columns
    • Community Tips
  • Business
    • Banking
    • Aviation
    • Property
    • Energy
    • Analysis
    • Tourism
    • Markets
    • Retail
    • Company Releases
  • World
    • Gulf
      • Bahrain
      • Kuwait
      • Oman
      • Qatar
      • Saudi
      • Yemen
    • Mena
    • Europe
      • Brexit
    • Africa
    • Americas
      • US Presidential Elections 2020
    • Asia
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • Philippines
    • Oceania
    • Offbeat
    • Court and Crime
    • Coronavirus
    • Infographics
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • Op-Eds
    • Letters
    • Off the Cuff
    • Cartoons
    • From the Editors
  • Sport
    • UAE Sport
    • Horse Racing
      • Dubai World Cup
    • Cricket
      • IPL
        • Chennai
        • Delhi
        • Punjab
        • Kolkata
        • Mumbai
        • Rajasthan
        • Bangalore
        • Hyderabad
      • ICC
    • Football
    • Motorsport
    • Tennis
      • Dubai Duty Free Tennis 2020
    • Golf
    • Rugby
  • Entertainment
    • Hollywood
    • Bollywood
    • Pakistani Cinema
    • Pinoy Celebs
    • South Indian
    • Arab Celebs
    • Music
    • TV
    • Books
    • Theatre
    • Arts+Culture
  • Going Out
    • Movie Reviews
    • Society
  • Photos
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Readers' Photos
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy & Baby
    • Learning & Play
    • Child Health
    • For Mums & Dads
    • Ask Us
  • Auto
    • News
    • Test Drives
    • Car Culture
    • Auto Care
  • Lifestyle
    • Health+Fitness
      • Beating Breast Cancer
    • Family
    • Community
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • #Pinoy
    • Home
    • Fashion
    • Weekend Review
  • GN Reach
  • Jobs
  • Tech
    • Electronics
      • Gitex Shopper
    • Gaming
    • Trends
    • Fin-Tech
    • Media
  • How To
    • Employment
      • Jobs
    • Passports & Visas
    • Your Money
    • Legal
  • Videos
    • How-To
    • Best Of Bollywood
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Business
    • Sport
    • #Pinoy
    • Community
    • Travel
    • Technology
  • GN Focus
  • Travel
    • Destinations
    • Hotels
  • Gold-Forex
  • Notifications
  • Gold/Forex
  • Prayer Times
  • Cinema Listing
  • About Gulf News
  • Contact us
  • Work with us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Gulf News store
  • Advertise with us
  • Reach by GN
  • GN Focus
  • Gulf News epaper
  • Sitemap
  • Have your say
  • © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2021. All rights reserved.
    COVID-19: In photos, Meet UAE’s food delivery heroes

    Photos

    Login / Sign Up
    Logout
    Saturday, March 6, 2021
    Gold / Forex

    Photos Entertainment

    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Readers' Photos
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
    All Sections

    COVID-19: In photos, Meet UAE’s food delivery heroes

    Neither rain nor shine nor pandemics can stop these riders from their mission


    Published:  September 06, 2020 20:25 Nilanjana Javed, Senior News Editor

    1 of 12
    Delivery Boy
    Just as work from home has gained traction so has the ‘eat-at-home’ movement. To makes things safe and secure, food delivery services now even offer a contact-less option. | Above: Babar Arzzaq gets ready to deliver parcel. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
    2 of 12
    Delivery in dubai
    While their contact with customers is minimal, delivery people such as Arzzaq wear masks throughout the process, right from when they pick up food to when they hand it over. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
    3 of 12
    food new
    Come rain or shine, traffic or pandemic, nothing can stop these everyday heroes from carrying out their mission. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
    4 of 12
    food new
    With defence protocols that include wearing masks and gloves, delivery people head out every day. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
    5 of 12
    Delivery boy in dubai
    Earlier, customers were impatient even when we get delayed by a few minutes. Now, they are more empathetic. | Above: Zahid Mohammed is the Pak Darbar rider. Image Credit: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News
    6 of 12
    Delivery in Dubai
    Food delivery companies are taking precautions by dropping off meals by the door, meaning less contact – which is in line with prescribed preventive measures against coronavirus. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
    7 of 12
    Food Delivery in Dubai
    A number of restrictions have been put into place across restaurants in the UAE in a bid to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. This includes having those in charge of delivering food wearing masks and gloves at all times. Image Credit: Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News
    8 of 12
    Delivery in UAE
    Braving the heat , residents confined to their homes are receiving their daily needs of groceries, food, medicine etc... thanks to these Hero’s on wheels. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
    9 of 12
    Delivery boy in Dubai
    ATS delivery boy Ramzan Mehood prepares his delivery box before heading out. Image Credit: Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News
    10 of 12
    Delivery on food
    The invisible heroes brings the food to your doorstep and while you tuck in to soothe a growling stomach. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News
    11 of 12
    food new
    The invisible heroes brings the food to your doorstep and while you tuck in to soothe a growling stomach. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
    12 of 12
    food new
    Most food delivery riders work 12-hour shifts. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

    Trending

    • Dubai among world’s friendliest cities

      Dubai among world’s friendliest cities


    • Look: Emirati women at Fazza Championship for Shooting

      Look: Emirati women at Fazza Championship for Shooting


    • See: UAE's first-hotel BOAC Rest House 90 years on

      See: UAE's first-hotel BOAC Rest House 90 years on


    • Burj Khalifa listed in top 7 Insta-world wonders

      Burj Khalifa listed in top 7 Insta-world wonders


    • Photos: A look inside a private zoo in Sharjah

      Photos: A look inside a private zoo in Sharjah

    Latest In

    • India allots 68% of flights to GCC in new schedule


    • Muthoot Group chairman MG George Muthoot dies


    • Britain brings in new paperwork for lockdown travellers


    • Trump sued by house impeachment manager


    • Mystery UK person with COVID variant found


    Go back to top
    Network links:
    • Baby & Child
    • Friday
    • Inside Out
    • Watch Time
    • Wheels
    • getthat
    • GN Tech
    • Jobs
    • About Gulf News
    • Contact us
    • Work with us
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Gulf News store
    • Advertise with us
    • Reach by GN
    • GN Focus
    • Gulf News epaper
    • Sitemap
    • Have your say
    Find us on Social
    © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2021. All rights reserved.
    This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.
    Share on Facebook
    Share on Twitter
    Share on Whatsapp
    Share on Mail
    Share on LinkedIn
    Close
    Gulf News

    Get Breaking News Alerts From Gulf News

    We’ll send you latest news updates through the day. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon.

    Subscribe No Thanks
    Continue reading Gulf News
    Dear Reader, please register to read gulfnews.com

    Dear Reader,

    This section is about Living in UAE and essential information you cannot live without.

    Register to read and get full access to gulfnews.com

    Create your account
    or login if you already have one
    First name is required.
    Last name is required.
    Please enter a valid email address.
    Password should have minimum 7 characters with at least one letter and number
    Passwords do not match

    By clicking below to sign up, you're agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

    Login your account
    New to Gulf News? Sign up now
    Please enter your email address.
    Please enter your password.

    Forgot password

    or