The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has established a massive five-lane PCR testing facility for Covid-19 and a centre that has capacity to perform 10,000 tests per day with results issued within four hours.

This came as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday visited Expo 2020's operations centre. He reviewed the preparations of various teams, including the DHA and Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS).

The DHA’s Expo 2020 Emergency Centre will offer complete healthcare services to all its visitors. The World’s Greatest Show is scheduled to begin its six-month run from October 1.

Sheikh Mohammed evaluated the processes followed by the main operations centre, base for 134 government and private units that are responsible of operations, safety and security of the event. Members of these units embody over 95 nationalities. “We promised to organise the most exceptional Expo in the history of the event. Our nation’s talented citizens were able to convert this vision into a comprehensive plan for success, conveying a message to the world that our commitment to excellence makes us an important contributor to shaping the globe’s future,” Sheikh Mohammed said. “Their unwavering positivity, determination and diligent planning gave us the confidence that our mission will be accomplished.”

Sheikh Mohammed also assessed the Dubai Police’s arrangements and preparations for the mega event. The police are utilizing the latest smart technologies to ensure the highest security standards. An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system helps the police to respond within a minute to any emergency.

The Dubai Ruler was also informed about Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) plans to provide public transport facilities. He also reviewed the Dubai Metro Route 2020 operations, which is anticipated to serve up to half-a-million riders per day.

The RTA has deployed 126 buses from nine stations to serve Expo visitors free of cost. Additionally, shuttle buses will transport visitors to and from hotels to the Expo venue.