1 Country 2 Strategies.

One country, two strategies Dubai is open and Abu Dhabi is closed July 18, 2020, 12:00 AM | Print version Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The two main states and cities in the UAE. But even though they are one country, these two regions have taken completely different strategies to deal with the coronavirus. Last week, shops, shoppinghotels, amusement parks and everything else were completely opened by the Dubai authorities. Tourists have started returning. However, the guidelines for wearing ocial distance rules remain in force. But the gates of Abu Dhabi are not yet open to visitors. No one is allowed to enter, whether domestic or foreign, without a Corona certificate. News New York Times. The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven independent states or emirates in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula. The emirates are Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Al Fujairah, Raas Al Khaimah, Ash Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. Abu Dhabi is the capital of the federation and Dubai is the largest city in the country. Although one state, each state is a rival to each other in terms of development. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the most competitive. The Corona epidemic has intensified it. Abu Dhabi's economy is in a relatively advantageous position among other states due to its huge oil reserves and hydrocarbon industry. On the other hand, Dubai, which relies on aviation, international tourism, trade and real estate business, is on the brink of collapse. The situation in the two cities has also come under the scrutiny of analysts. Jim Crane, a Middle East specialist at Rice University's Baker Institute, says Corona is on the brink of collapse due to lockdowns and social distances. Abu Dhabi, on the other hand, did almost nothing. According to the Washington Post, Dubai has had to return to work quickly to repair the collapsed economy. Necessity in this case has forced him to take a different strategy to deal with Corona. Authorities shut down the first two densely populated cities in March in response to Corona. A 24-hour lockdown was imposed on the entire city from next month. Neighboring states then took such steps. But since the end of May, the Dubai authorities have begun to lift the lockdown and other restrictions much earlier than the neighbors. This is basically a clear message, the virus is now under control and the city is ready for the return of tourists. Apart from bars and nightclubs, hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and entertainment centers are all open. However, masks and social distance rules have been made mandatory. Meanwhile, despite the fall in oil prices in the world market, Abu Dhabi did not suffer much. In addition, 1 trillion has been released from the Sovereign Wealth Fund to cover financial losses. The capital city is in no hurry to lift the lockdown as the financial sector is strong. Still isolated themselves from other states in the country. Corona negative certificate has been made compulsory for everyone to enter the country or foreign cities. In this case, corona test should be done at least 48 hours before admission.