Remote learning offered to students is exempted from this rule
Author: Aarti Nagraj
UAE port operator Gulftainer prioritises incoming shipments of medical supplies
The interim and complimentary ‘Express Service Lane’ by the UAE-based company is part of its efforts to aid in the country’s Covid-19 response
RTA partners with online shopping platforms for deliveries in Dubai
The transport authority said that Union Coop Society and Emirates Post were among its first partners for this new initiative
LinkedIn to offer free recruiting tools in the UAE for people with ‘critical skills’
Companies can post mission-critical jobs for free on the platform from April 1 to June 30
Abu Dhabi’s Al Ain Hospital to be reserved exclusively for coronavirus patients
Patients currently being treated at the hospital and who are not coronavirus cases will be transferred to Tawam Hospital and other nearby medical facilities
UAE reports 150 new coronavirus cases, two deaths
It is the single highest daily rate of infections reported in the UAE since the start of the Covid-19 global pandemic
Dubai launches website to track cost of essential products, protect consumers
Consumers can raise complaints or pose queries regarding the prices of the commodities via the website itself
Covid-19: Saudi reports six additional deaths, 157 new cases
A total of 1,720 Covid-19 infections have been confirmed in Saudi Arabia
Dubai Municipality withdraws these six hand sanitizers from the market
It warned that these products could affect the nervous system and even cause blindness in severe cases
Dubai Chamber launches webinars to underpin business continuity
The chamber organised its first online workshop in partnership with McKinsey & Company
UAE issues new remote working directives for private sector within the country
Companies must set up screening points at the entrance to its offices and limit the number of office-based workers to not more than 30 per cent of its workforce
UAE suspends all night permits during its national disinfection programme
The sterilisation programme begins daily at 8pm and ends at 6am the following day. It will continue until the morning of April 5
Ajman cancels all traffic fines of doctors and nurses in the emirate
Sheikh Ammar called for solidarity between community members and the medical staff who are working to contain the Covid-19 pandemic
Saudi minister calls on countries to ‘be patient’ regarding Hajj pilgrimage
Nations must exercise patience till the outlook on the Covid-19 epidemic and its current and future implications become clear
Watch: How Abu Dhabi built a high-volume Covid-19 testing lab in 14 days
The new lab will prioritise testing of cases within the UAE, but could scale up to receive samples from neighbouring countries too
Covid-19: The new business opportunities in the Middle East and beyond
While the Covid-19 outbreak has created pandemonium globally, some business segments from education and entertainment to telemedicine and telecommunications now have a bigger role to play than ever before
Coronavirus: UAE reports one additional death; Saudi records two deaths
A total of 1,563 people have been infected with the Covid-19 virus in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Bahri to donate SAR10m to the kingdom’s ministry of health
On Tuesday, Saudi reported 110 new coronavirus cases, raising the total number infections in the country to 1,563
UAE healthcare group Aster to offer free telemedicine service and Covid-19 helpline
Patients can schedule free video consultations with general practitioners and paediatricians
Dubai to inject equity into Emirates airline, says Sheikh Hamdan
An earlier report by IATA said that the global airline industry would need government aid and bailouts totaling between $150bn and $200bn if it is to survive the coronavirus crisis
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed reiterates UAE’s Covid-19 preparedness
On Monday, the UAE reported two additional Covid-19 deaths and 41 new cases, taking the total number of cases in the country to 611
Dubai establishes disease control centre; two-week sterilisation drive in Al Ras
The Dubai Health Authority would provide all essential supplies to Al Ras residents whose movements will be restricted throughout the day for two weeks beginning from March 31
All UAE schools, universities to extend e-learning programmes until June
The decision is applicable to both private and public educational facilities
Expo 2020 Dubai organisers seek one-year delay due to coronavirus
A final decision on postponement can only be made by the BIE, the World Expo governing body
UAE reports two more Covid-19 deaths, 41 new cases
The total number of cases in the country now stands at 611, including 61 who have recovered
Covid-19: Saudi reports 154 new cases; announces free treatment of patients
The total number of those infected in the kingdom now tallies 1,453
UAE issues decree to regulate private sector job cuts, salary reductions during Covid-19
The provisions of the new resolution are only applicable to expatriate employees
Dubai’s Expo 2020 could be delayed over coronavirus – report
A year-long postponement is one of several options to be discussed on a conference call on Monday
