Cabinet meeting
The first remote meeting was held by the UAE Cabinet on Sunday, March 22, 2020, in observance of a nationwide social distancing practice to curb the spread of the coronarivus. Image Credit: Supplied / WAM

Abu Dhabi: The UAE on Sunday (March 22, 2020) held its first remote Cabinet meeting, in a move to encourage the nation to practice social distancing.

The meeting, which was held using sophisticated communication technologies, was chaired by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Coronavirus and the ongoing efforts being made by competent authorities are expected to be the main thrust of discussions.

Remote meetings are among the key measures taken by the UAE government to contain the spread of COVID-19,.Remote meetings are among the key measures taken by the UAE government to contain the spread of COVID-19,.