European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said May 4 would be remembered as a turning point in the fight against the virus. Reuters
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said May 4 would be remembered as a turning point in the fight against the virus. Reuters
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said May 4 would be remembered as a turning point in the fight against the virus. Reuters
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said May 4 would be remembered as a turning point in the fight against the virus. Reuters

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More than 40 countries pledge billions for Covid-19 vaccine hunt

King Abdullah of Jordan demands 'equitable' access to treatments for all

Damien McElroy
Damien McElroy

May 05, 2020

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A global pledging conference for a vaccine for Covid-19, hosted by European leaders on Monday, almost met its target of raising €7.5 billion to discover, produce and distribute the treatment.

The deaths of more than 250,000 people around the world, with more than 140,000 in Europe, has led to a frantic search for a breakthrough to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission and the host of the online donor conference, said a vaccine was the best chance of beating the outbreak.

"I believe May 4 will mark a turning point in our fight against coronavirus because today the world is coming together," Ms von der Leyen said.

The conference, organised by countries in the EU, Britain, Norway, Japan, Canada and Saudi Arabia, gathered €7.4 billion (Dh29.62bn/US$8.07bn) in pledges to build on efforts by the World Bank, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and wealthy donors.

Six countries and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation also announced separate financial pledges to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance in what its chair, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, described as "a massive vote of confidence". Gavi needs to raise a similar figure of about €7 billion for its work in the pandemic and to protect 300 million children in lower income countries against other deadly diseases until 2025. Its replenishment fund will conclude at the Global Vaccine Summit hosted by the UK government on June 4.

The UAE Minister of State for International Co-operation, Reem Al Hashimy, said at yesterday’s event that the Emirates would persevere tirelessly in the battle against pandemic.

“The UAE is already an urgent, dedicated and responsible actor in the fight against Covid-19 and will continue to work tirelessly at the forefront of the global response to this malicious and relentless threat," Ms Al Hashimy said.

"We have airlifted more than 472 tonnes of medical aid, personal protective equipment and supplies to 43 countries around the world.

"And our World Health Organisation hub in Dubai’s International Humanitarian City has processed more than 132 shipments and acted as the primary distribution point of PPE for the organisation.

"Thus far, $110 million has been allocated and dispatched."

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said: "We will not be safe until we are able to share [a cure] with the world."

People wear face masks as a preventive measure against the spread of the coronavirus as they walk along the promenade at Marina Bay in Singapore. AFP
People wear face masks as a preventive measure against the spread of the coronavirus as they walk along the promenade at Marina Bay in Singapore. AFP
Cedar Meats Australia in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 19 new Covid-19 cases connected to a cluster at Cedar Meats, a meat processing facility. EPA
Cedar Meats Australia in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 19 new Covid-19 cases connected to a cluster at Cedar Meats, a meat processing facility. EPA
People wear protective masks in front of Laduree on Madison Avenue during the coronavirus pandemic in New York City. Covid-19 has spread to most countries around the world, claiming more than 247,000 lives with over 3.5 million infections reported. Getty
People wear protective masks in front of Laduree on Madison Avenue during the coronavirus pandemic in New York City. Covid-19 has spread to most countries around the world, claiming more than 247,000 lives with over 3.5 million infections reported. Getty
An employee works to set up a medical facility to accomodate coronavirus patients with mild symptoms at the Nippon Foundation Para Arena in Tokyo. Japan's government prepared on May 4 to extend its nationwide state of emergency to the end of May as it braces for a lengthy battle against the pandemic. AFP
An employee works to set up a medical facility to accomodate coronavirus patients with mild symptoms at the Nippon Foundation Para Arena in Tokyo. Japan's government prepared on May 4 to extend its nationwide state of emergency to the end of May as it braces for a lengthy battle against the pandemic. AFP
A woman walks while wearing a protective mask during the coronavirus pandemic in New York City. Covid-19 has spread to most countries around the world, claiming over 248,000 lives with over 3.5 million infections reported. Getty
A woman walks while wearing a protective mask during the coronavirus pandemic in New York City. Covid-19 has spread to most countries around the world, claiming over 248,000 lives with over 3.5 million infections reported. Getty
A pedestrian pulls a cart past closed stores on a near-empty street in Wuhan, China. The lifting on April 8 of the unprecedented lockdown on Wuhan -- where the virus first emerged -- was a milestone. Stringent nationwide restrictions in China meant the world's second-largest economy recorded its deepest contraction in decades over the first quarter. Bloomberg
A pedestrian pulls a cart past closed stores on a near-empty street in Wuhan, China. The lifting on April 8 of the unprecedented lockdown on Wuhan -- where the virus first emerged -- was a milestone. Stringent nationwide restrictions in China meant the world's second-largest economy recorded its deepest contraction in decades over the first quarter. Bloomberg
A woman, wearing a face mask as a preventive measure against the spread of the Covid-19 walks along the promenade at Marina Bay in Singapore. AFP
A woman, wearing a face mask as a preventive measure against the spread of the Covid-19 walks along the promenade at Marina Bay in Singapore. AFP
A general view shows increasingly busy streets as Malaysia reopens a majority of businesses, after a movement control order was imposed to fight the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Reuters
A general view shows increasingly busy streets as Malaysia reopens a majority of businesses, after a movement control order was imposed to fight the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Reuters
A Chinese official carries medical supplies to a truck after a handover ceremony at the Council of Ministers in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. China donated medical supplies to Cambodia to prevent the spread of coronavirus. EPA
A Chinese official carries medical supplies to a truck after a handover ceremony at the Council of Ministers in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. China donated medical supplies to Cambodia to prevent the spread of coronavirus. EPA
U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a live Fox News Channel virtual town hall called 'America Together: Returning to Work' with with hosts Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum about the response to the coronavirus disease being broadcast from inside the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a live Fox News Channel virtual town hall called 'America Together: Returning to Work' with with hosts Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum about the response to the coronavirus disease being broadcast from inside the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. Reuters
Students wearing face masks have their temperatures measured as they enter Marie Curie school in Hanoi, Vietnam. Students at secondary and high schools in many provinces have returned to school after a three-month closure due to the pandemic. EPA
Students wearing face masks have their temperatures measured as they enter Marie Curie school in Hanoi, Vietnam. Students at secondary and high schools in many provinces have returned to school after a three-month closure due to the pandemic. EPA
Firefighters and paramedics with Anne Arundel County Fire Department wear enhanced PPE while preparing to transport a suspected coronavirus patient in Glen Burnie, Maryland. As of this morning Maryland has 24,473 confirmed Covid-19 cases out of 1.18 million confirmed US cases. AFP
Firefighters and paramedics with Anne Arundel County Fire Department wear enhanced PPE while preparing to transport a suspected coronavirus patient in Glen Burnie, Maryland. As of this morning Maryland has 24,473 confirmed Covid-19 cases out of 1.18 million confirmed US cases. AFP
Young members of the Church of God hold signs during a demonstration against California's stay-at-home orders that were put in place due to the coronavirus outbreak, in Rancho Cucamonga. AP
Young members of the Church of God hold signs during a demonstration against California's stay-at-home orders that were put in place due to the coronavirus outbreak, in Rancho Cucamonga. AP
The procession of emergency vehicles for retired paramedic Paul Cary makes its way out of Denver International Airport, 2020m, in Denver. Cary died from coronavirus after volunteering to help combat the pandemic in New York City. AP
The procession of emergency vehicles for retired paramedic Paul Cary makes its way out of Denver International Airport, 2020m, in Denver. Cary died from coronavirus after volunteering to help combat the pandemic in New York City. AP
Teachers and volunteers, wearing face masks as a preventive measure against the spread of the coronavirus, prepare food donations for lower-income families organised by the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church at a school canteen in Bangkok. Thailand began easing restrictions on movement and gatherings on May 3, allowing restaurants, hair salons and open-air markets to resume business -- provided that social distancing is maintained and proprietors carry out temperature checks. AFP
Teachers and volunteers, wearing face masks as a preventive measure against the spread of the coronavirus, prepare food donations for lower-income families organised by the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church at a school canteen in Bangkok. Thailand began easing restrictions on movement and gatherings on May 3, allowing restaurants, hair salons and open-air markets to resume business -- provided that social distancing is maintained and proprietors carry out temperature checks. AFP
Putra, a 15-year-old performer wearing a large puppet figure called "Ondel-ondel", donning a face mask, walks on a street during a performance at a densely residential area in Jakarta, amid the spread of coronavirus disease in Indonesia. Reuters
Putra, a 15-year-old performer wearing a large puppet figure called "Ondel-ondel", donning a face mask, walks on a street during a performance at a densely residential area in Jakarta, amid the spread of coronavirus disease in Indonesia. Reuters
The Christ the Redeemer statue is seen illuminated calling society to wear face masks to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AFP
The Christ the Redeemer statue is seen illuminated calling society to wear face masks to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AFP
Journalists stand maintaining social distancing in a demonstration to mark the World press freedom day during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the coronavirus, in Islamabad. AFP
Journalists stand maintaining social distancing in a demonstration to mark the World press freedom day during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the coronavirus, in Islamabad. AFP
A woman watches Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan singing during the 'I For India' concert live on Facebook on a television screen in New Delhi. International and Bollywood stars took part in a four-hour virtual concert on May 3 to raise funds for the battle against coronavirus in India, where the number of cases is surging. AFP
A woman watches Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan singing during the 'I For India' concert live on Facebook on a television screen in New Delhi. International and Bollywood stars took part in a four-hour virtual concert on May 3 to raise funds for the battle against coronavirus in India, where the number of cases is surging. AFP
An Indian navy ship anchored off coast of Marina beach is illuminated to pay tribute to people fighting against the spread of the coronavirus, in Chennai. AFP
An Indian navy ship anchored off coast of Marina beach is illuminated to pay tribute to people fighting against the spread of the coronavirus, in Chennai. AFP

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has recovered from his own fight with Covid-19, said the world needed to throw an "impregnable shield" around all people.

In a recorded video, he showed lingering effects of the disease.

"When we do find a vaccine, it’s vital that we are able to distribute it to everyone who needs it," Mr Johnson said.

"We're in this together and together we will defeat this virus."

Saudi Arabian Health Minister, Tawfiq Al Rabiah, addressed the meeting on behalf of the G20 forum of nations, of which his country holds the rotating presidency.

Mr Al Rabiah called on participants to close the funding gap.

"We must keep in mind the importance of safeguarding everyone's health globally," he said.

"Our primary responsibility is to make sure people are protected from this disease and to eliminate it."

King Abdullah II of Jordan told the meeting that the past months showed we all need each other to survive.

"In my region, failure is not an option," King Abdullah said. "Those who are most vulnerable in such difficult times are refugees and displaced communities."

German Chancellor Angela Merkel promised her country would back solutions that would make treatments available for “all people on Earth”.

Some of the hardest-hit European countries, including Italy and Spain, committed hundreds of millions of euros for the initiative.

“Common action is a must,” Mrs Merkel said. “Only joint, international, multilateral action will allow us to overcome the pandemic.”

There was no official US representation at the forum.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged for Japan.

China, where the outbreak originated late last year, was represented by its ambassador to the EU.

About 40 countries, along with UN, philanthropic bodies and research institutes were expected to make donations.

Melinda Gates of the Gates Foundation made a $100m pledge when she addressed the event.

US President Donald Trump last month declared that Washington would stop funding for the WHO.

Mr Trump criticised the agency for not holding China to account over its handling of the pandemic.

Two senior State Department officials on Monday declined to answer questions about the US absence from the pledging event.

The officials were asked six times but gave no answer. Instead, they promoted US efforts in trying to develop a vaccine and direct humanitarian efforts.

European officials were disappointed by the failure to engage the US with the call for funds.

"The EU responded favourably to a call for global action," an official said. "The US refused. They are the ones who are isolating themselves.

"But we are working very closely with very powerful American entities like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has huge financial resources and great influence.

"We're only at the start of the process. We hope the American government will join the common effort."

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Key figures in the life of the fort

Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.

Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.

Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.

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  • Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
  • Flexible payment plans from developers
  • Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
  • DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates

Squad: Majed Naser, Abdulaziz Sanqour, Walid Abbas, Khamis Esmail, Habib Fardan, Mohammed Marzouq (Shabab Al Ahli Dubai), Khalid Essa, Muhanad Salem, Mohammed Ahmed, Ismail Ahmed, Ahmed Barman,  Amer Abdulrahman, Omar Abdulrahman (Al Ain), Ali Khaseif, Fares Juma, Mohammed Fawzi, Khalfan Mubarak, Mohammed Jamal, Ahmed Al Attas (Al Jazira), Ahmed Rashid, Mohammed Al Akbari (Al Wahda), Tariq Ahmed, Mahmoud Khamis, Khalifa Mubarak, Jassim Yaqoub (Al Nasr), Ali Salmeen (Al Wasl), Yousef Saeed (Sharjah), Suhail Al Nubi (Baniyas)

Directed by: Craig Gillespie

Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry

4/5

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