Abu Dhabi Media has announced that it will temporarily suspend its print publications and instead issue digital versions, said a Wam news agency report.

 

The suspension is in line with the decision of the National Media Council (NMC) to halt the circulation of newspapers and print magazines from March 24 until further notice, with the exception of publications for subscribers and major sale outlets in shopping centres.

 

This move is also under the framework of the preventive measures to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19.

 

The decision includes the temporary suspension of all Abu Dhabi Media publications, including Arabic daily Al Ittihad newspaper, Zahrat Al Khaleej magazine, Majid magazine, and National Geographic Abu Dhabi, as well as the launch of its digital platforms on Android TV, Apple TV, Apple Store, and Google Play and other social media accounts, Wam said.

 

Abu Dhabi Media highlighted the strength of its technical and administrative system and its full readiness to perform its national role and achieve its media objectives, in line with the progress of its new strategy to interact with the public through digital platforms.