The total number of cases in the UAE has risen to 49,069
Author: Bloomberg
Kuwait’s Agility seeks $150m cost saving to tackle virus
The CEO said that the virus has also opened up opportunities for the company related to digital logistics and technology
Kuwait enters second phase of easing Covid-19 restrictions, with malls, cafes and parks reopened
Public and private sectors can resume work with a maximum of 30 per cent capacity
How can GCC countries turn economic diversification into a reality
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and plummeting oil prices, GCC governments must reconsider their approaches to build diversified economies
UAE reports 421 new Covid-19 cases, one death
The total number of infections recorded in the country has risen to 48,667
UAE announces fuel prices for July 2020
Prices are unchanged from April 2020
Dubai’s Emirates resumes on-ground services for premium customers from July 1
The carrier will resume its Chauffeur Drive service and airport lounge for premium customers following a full health and safety review
UAE has supplied over 1,000 metric tons of Covid-19 aid worldwide
It has assisted over a million medical workers in more than 70 countries to help them combat the Covid-19 pandemic
UAE to reopen mosques, places of worship on July 1
Mosques will not yet be open for Friday prayers
UAE residents, visitors need negative Covid-19 test to enter Abu Dhabi
Test results must be presented via the Alhosn app or text messages from any UAE-based hospital or screening centre that is affiliated with the National Screening Programme
UAE’s GEMS Education schools undergo safety measures to prepare for reopening
The network of schools is undergoing regular deep cleaning and disinfection using hospital-grade anti-viral disinfectants
Dubai residents planning to travel abroad must get a permit in order to return
Residents do “not need a Covid-19 test or Dubai government approval to leave Dubai”
Oil extends drop with virus milestones spurring demand angst
A surge in cases across the southern and western US is causing states to reinstate measures, threatening the outlook for oil demand
UAE says all returning residents from abroad require Covid-negative test results
Those who are unable to present a Covid negative test within 72 hours of departure will not be allowed to board their flight
Saudi’s Islamic Development Bank lists $1.5bn sustainability sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
The AAA-rated sustainability sukuk is the first Covid-19 related sukuk in the global capital markets
GCC Covid-19 update: UAE registers 437 cases, 2 fatalities; 3,989 cases, 40 deaths in Saudi
The death toll in Saudi Arabia has crossed 1,550
Dubai builder ASGC group cuts 15% of its workforce
Almost 2,300 employees, including engineers and project managers, were dismissed this month
Philippines to repatriate remains of 152 workers who died from Covid-19 in Saudi
A total of 8,361 Filipinos abroad have been infected by the virus, including 513 who died
UAE warns of hefty fines for those violating Covid-19 precautions
Penalties will be doubled for those repeating the violation while third time offenders could face imprisonment for up to six months and an increased fine of Dhs100,000
Abu Dhabi resumes indoor sporting activities, gyms can operate for 24 hours
Showers, saunas, changing rooms and prayer rooms are not to be used
An epidemic of contaminated waste is following the coronavirus
Manila in the Philippines produced an additional 280 tons a day of medical trash, while Jakarta generated 212 tons
GCC’s education sector: Paving the way ahead
In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, amid a perennial pursuit of digitisation to empower education, how bright is the outlook for the GCC’s education sector?
Next phase of India’s repatriation initiative will focus on the GCC
Phase four of the ‘Vande Bharat Mission’ is set to begin on July 3
Covid-19: UAE reports 410 new cases, two deaths
The new cases were identified after the ministry conducted 49,000 additional tests
