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UAE reveals process for expired visa holders to leave country without paying fines

All related fines for visa violators will be waived if they leave before August 18

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UAE registers 568 cases, 5 deaths; total infections cross 39,000

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 281

Abu Dhabi extends movement ban for another week from June 9

The travel ban had initially been instituted for a period of one week starting from June 2

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GCC Covid-19 update: Saudi registers 3,369 cases, 34 deaths; Oman reports 6 deaths

The death toll in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait has risen to 746 and 269 respectively

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Kuwait to reopen mosques in some areas this week

Mosques in the country have been closed for the last three months due to the coronavirus pandemic

UAE startup Tabby secures $7m funding, partners with Apparel Group

The investment will support the company’s entry into Saudi Arabia and fund further growth in the UAE

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Watch: New quarantine complex in Abu Dhabi can accommodate nearly 10,000 Covid-19 patients

It comprises 2,874 rooms and also accommodates medical staff, administrators and security personnel present on-site

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 540 cases; Saudi registers 3,045 infections, 36 deaths

The death toll in the UAE and Saudi Arabia has risen to 276 and 712 respectively

Emirates to extend 50% salary cuts until September

The basic salary reduction, which took effect on April 1, will be applied to all employees at grades 4 and above

Revealed: All the stimulus measures taken by Dubai’s DIFC to support businesses

From waiving certain fees to offering rental relief, DIFC is implementing several steps to help firms during the current Covid-19 crisis

Covid-19 impact on GCC trade: How are the regional supply chains faring?

As a key international trading partner, how is the region protecting its supply chain during the current crisis?

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Saudi reimposes curfew in Jeddah; curbs on private and public sector operations

The kingdom reported its single highest number of daily Covid-19 infections on Saturday, June 6

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Covid-19 update: UAE conducts over 2.5 million tests, total death toll now at 275

The UAE reported 626 new cases, taking the total number of infections reported so far to 38,268

Covid-19 impact on the GCC’s energy sector: Switching on or off?

The energy sector continues to be the biggest pillar powering the growth of GCC economies. But as it reels with the impact of the historic oil price drop and the Covid-19 pandemic, is the outlook for the future brighter?

Covid-19 impact: Are regional industries holding up strong?

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreck economies across the world, how are the main pillars supporting the GCC’s economy holding up?

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UAE reports 624 new Covid-19 cases, fines several people for violating precautionary measures

The total death toll in the country has risen to 274

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GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 659 cases; Saudi registers 1,975 infections, 32 deaths

The death toll in Saudi Arabia and the UAE has risen to 611 and 273 respectively

Microsoft had a big presence at GITEX Technology Week last year

Gitex, Gitex Future Stars events rescheduled to December 2020

Gitex was originally slated for between September 27 to October 1 this year

Nearly 2,000 UAE-based merchants look to develop e-commerce – Network International

Network International’s Pay By Link platform helps small businesses make a transition to e-commerce

Private schools in Dubai ready to open campuses in September

No announcement regarding the reopening of school campuses has yet been issued by officials in the UAE

Emirates to resume flights to 16 more cities from June 15, including New York, Singapore

From June 8, Emirates will also offer flights from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad for travellers who wish to connect onwards to other destinations

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Abu Dhabi opens assessment centres for Covid-19 patients

Patients who test positive will receive an SMS directing them to visit one of the Covid-19 Prime Assessment Centres

Worst may be over for biggest Arab economies as businesses adapt

Following a pandemic-driven plunge, non-oil private sector activity improved in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates

Kuwait doesn’t want to be an expat-majority nation anymore

Foreigners account for nearly 3.4 million of Kuwait’s 4.8 million people

UAE government hikes staff capacity at offices to 50% from June 7

Certain categories of people will be exempt from returning to offices and will continue to work remotely

UAE reports 571 Covid-19 cases, 1 death; infections cross 36,000

The death toll in the UAE now stands at 270

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GCC Covid-19 update: Saudi reports 2,171 cases, 30 deaths; Oman registers 738 infections

The death toll in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait has risen to 579 and 230 respectively

Five steps for GCC countries to resume their economies post Covid-19

Regional governments must undertake key measures to ensure a renewed and sustained approach to economic recovery

UAE low-cost carrier Air Arabia confirms layoffs due to Covid-19 impact

UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad Airways have also confirmed redundancies

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JAFZA conducts massive disinfection across all facilities

The move is in line with Dubai government’s directive for private sector businesses to operate at full capacity