Pandemic has changed everything, UAE president tells lawmakers

Pandemic has changed everything, UAE president tells lawmakers

ABU DHABI — The coronavirus pandemic has changed "everything" in the daily routine of people and nations as well as the priorities of governments all around the world, bringing the world's economy to a near standstill, said President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in his address to the Federal National Council, the parliamentary body of the UAE, on ThursdayThe UAE president, who opened the second ordinary session of the 17th Legislative Chapter of the FNC on Thursday, acknowledged this year's unique circumstances in light of the coronavirus pandemic saying: "You resume your work today in a time full of challenges and regional and international changes."

President Sheikh Khalifa also praised the UAE's "exemplary" performance in facing the pandemic and its progressive handling of the plight and this performance was enhanced and boosted by our will to continue to give.The country has provided medical and relief aid to more than 100 countries worldwide. It was also strengthened when the country