The directive comes into effect on Sunday, March 22, for the next three months
The directive comes into effect today, March 22
UAE carriers Emirates and Etihad have reduced flights due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic
The total number of those who have recovered in the country totals 38
The UAE has so far reported 140 Covid-19 cases, including 31 who have recovered
The total number of those infected in the kingdom totals 344
The decision will be in place until a pre-examination mechanism for Covid-19 is approved
The Finance Ministry it would exempt the private sector from some government fees and delay other payments
The UAE has suspended the entry of all valid visa holders, including residents who are currently abroad to curb the spread of Covid-19
The suspension begins on Saturday, March 21 and will last for 14 days
The carrier will operate special flights to Moscow and St. Petersburg between March 20-29
The total number of those infected in the country total 140
The kingdom needs oil at almost $84 to balance this year’s budget
Al-Futtaim’s local mall portfolio consists of Dubai Festival City Mall and the Festival Plaza mall
Passengers can cancel their bookings for free, and use the original value of their bookings as credit towards their next trip
Income losses for workers are estimated between $860bn and $3.4 trillion by the end of 2020
Brent futures declined 13 per cent to settle at $24.88 a barrel, the lowest since 2003
Most of the biggest carriers in the US, China and Middle East are likely to survive because of government help or support from their owners
The number of Covid-19 cases in Saudi Arabia and Qatar totals 238 and 452 respectively
All holders of the newly-issued visas – visit, tourist and residence – will be barred from entering the country
This move is to facilitate access to distance learning programmes
Entry of UAE residents back into the country will be restricted from 12pm on Thursday, March 19
The UAE has warned people against spreading false information about the coronavirus outbreak
The country has also announced that it will no longer issue visa-on-arrival for travellers
The UAE Embassy in the UK said that the directive will remain in place until further notice
G20 leaders would put forward a coordinated set of policies to protect people and safeguard the global economy
The reduced operating hours do not apply to Carrefour, pharmacies or clinics within the malls
Some Gulf states restrict the use of video calling services because they are encrypted
As of Tuesday, 127,000 individuals had been tested for coronavirus in the UAE
The airline has announced closure of all flights to and from Saudi Arabia and Bahrain till March 31