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Saudi imposes 24-hour curfew in several cities including Riyadh, Dammam

Entry into and exit from the areas under curfew has been banned until further notice

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Covid-19: UAE reports 277 new cases, 1 death; Saudi reports 4 additional deaths

The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the UAE now stands at 2,076 while Saudi Arabia has reported 2,523 infections

Dubai’s Emaar chairman takes 100% salary cut, assures employees ‘this too shall pass’

A new salary structure will be implemented April 1 onwards, until further notice

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ENOC to provide free fuel to vehicles involved in Dubai’s sterilisation programme

ENOC Link trucks will be located in designated locations which will be determined by Dubai Municipality’s daily plans for the disinfection campaign

Saudi arranging special flights to bring back its citizens stuck abroad

An electronic service has been launched to register those interested

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UAE launches ‘early leave’ for private sector expats to return home during Covid-19 crisis

All establishments are to comply with this directive and employers must book a round ticket for employees availing of this facility

UAE announces 294 new Covid-19 cases, total now at 1,799

The new cases are nationals of different countries and are all in a stable condition

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Covid-19: Saudi announces five additional deaths; total cases tally 2,385

A total of 34 patients have succumbed to the disease

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No fines for residency visa violations in UAE until the end of the year

The decision was announced following a virtual cabinet meeting on Sunday

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UAE launches online campaign for mental support amid coronavirus outbreak

More than 50 experts in the fields of psychology, mental and social support, and life skills are a part of this programme

French hotel group Accor launches fund to assist employees

Accor confirmed that it currently has more than $2.7bn in cash on hand and an undrawn revolving credit facility of $1.3bn

How the Covid-19 situation is changing grocery shopping in the UAE

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing social restrictions, online grocery shopping has taken an unprecedented flight

Etisalat provides free mobile data to over 12,000 students in UAE to access e-learning

Etisalat also said that over 10 million mobile subscribers in the country could access its networks to enjoy free browsing to over 800 websites related to education, health and safety

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Covid-19: UAE reports 241 new cases, Kuwait announces first death

The number of Covid-19 cases in the UAE tallies 1,505 while as many as 2,179 individuals have been afflicted by the contagion in Saudi Arabia

Saudi imposes 24-hour curfew across parts of Jeddah

Residents are only allowed to leave their homes for medical care and grocery shopping between 6am and 3pm

Dubai announces free public bus service, taxi discounts during extended sterilisation drive

During the sterilisation period, all metro and tram services will be suspended

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Abu Dhabi extends closure of malls, cinemas, commercial establishments indefinitely

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development will be carrying out inspection visits to ensure compliance with its directives

Dubai extends sterilisation drive to 24 hours for two weeks

The extension, effective April 4 onwards for a period of two weeks, is subject to renewal

UAE extends daily disinfection programme, restricted movement to continue

Those leaving their homes for non-essential work during the sterilisation period will face fines

Covid-19: UAE reports one additional death, 240 new cases

The number of Covid-19 fatalities in the country has now reached nine

Covid-19: UAE extends suspension of entry for expat residents by two more weeks

The two-week period, which begins on Thursday, April 2, could be renewed further

UAE-India flights may resume by mid-April – report

India banned all international commercial passenger aircraft starting March 22

UAE announces 210 new Covid-19 cases, total now at 1,024

The country announced that 35 additional patients had recovered completely

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Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour lockdown until further notice in Makkah, Madinah

On April 2, the country reported 165 new coronavirus cases with the highest number of infections recorded in Makkah (48) and Madinah (46)

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Covid-19: Saudi reports five additional deaths, 165 new cases

The death toll in the kingdom has now reached 21

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UAE bans private tutoring in homes and all other facilities

Remote learning offered to students is exempted from this rule

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

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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