Covid-19 coronavirus

UAE reports 254 new Covid-19 cases, 346 new recoveries

The total number of cases detected has risen to 60,760

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UAE begins nuclear energy production at Barakah plant

The UAE is the first Arab country, and the 33rd nation globally, to produce nuclear energy

How best should managers, directors of UAE-based firms handle their responsibilities?

Managers and directors are liable to the company, its shareholders and third parties for all acts of fraud, abuse, negligence and mismanagement

Covid-19 impact: Is this the right time to invest in Dubai property?

The housing market in Dubai remains a top choice among investors even at times of crisis

Arrests made in Twitter hacking case, 17-year-old Florida native alleged ringleader

Tampa teenager, two others, targeted accounts of high-profile individuals in a bitcoin scam

Saudi Arabia’s PIF abandons bid for Newcastle United

The consortium formally withdrew its interest because of the prolonged process and current challenges

Repatriation flights from India to UAE to resume – Air India

Only UAE residents with a stamped copy in their passports can travel on the flights

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Why regional companies should focus on improving employee efficiency

UAE businessman Sohan Roy describes how his new efficiency system has helped his Aries group tide through the crisis

UAE food and drinks maker Agthia shifts to home deliveries

The company has introduced its own e-commerce website, and sales through retailers’ online platforms are growing

UAE reports 302 new Covid-19 cases, two deaths

The total number of cases reported in the country has now reached 60,223

Kuwait pension fund posts record first-quarter investment profit

The fund held $112bn in assets at the end of March last year

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New walk-in screening facility opened in Abu Dhabi for Covid-19 vaccine trials

The facility, which can process up to 800 volunteers a day, is only open to Abu Dhabi residents

New space technology centre to be set up in Abu Dhabi

One of its main objectives will be to build capabilities and create a technical space hub in the UAE

Kuwait to resume flights from Aug 1, bans residents from seven nations including India, Philippines

Kuwait had suspended all commercial flights to and from Kuwait International Airport in mid-March

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In pics: Hajj 2020 begins, Saudi authorities confirm no Covid-19 cases among pilgrims

The number of pilgrims attending this year’s Hajj has been limited to 1,000

Oil prices

Saudis seen cutting oil price for first time in four months

OPEC and allied producers have started to ease output curbs amid weakening demand

Etisalat’s eWallet expands into utility bill payments

eWallet is offering a Dhs5 cashback for eligible transactions of Dhs50

AXA to offer Covid-19 insurance cover

AXA will reimburse policyholders up to $5,000 for irrecoverable travel costs

Dubai Media City venue Q43 shuts down for good

Q43 was a popular haunt for those working in Media City and Internet City in Dubai

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE registers 375 cases; 665 infections reported in Oman

The death toll in Oman has risen to 412

Mastercard taps Microsoft Azure to boost R&D in ecommerce, fintech

Azure to serve as native cloud infrastructure for Mastercard Labs’ R&D efforts

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Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens tournament for 2020 cancelled

A local tournament may be held in Dubai in December, the official announcement of which is expected on August 10

Emirates Hospitals Group selects Okadoc to digitise call centre, roll out telehealth platform

Okadoc’s platform is expected to reduce no shows and increase Emirates Hospital Group’s revenues

Dubai’s Emirates to resume flights to Clark from August 1

The airline’s passenger network will grow to 68 destinations in August

Restaurants, cafés, food outlets in Abu Dhabi to operate at 80% capacity

All employees must undergo laser-based DPI screening for the virus every two weeks

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Hajj pilgrimage in the age of coronavirus is unlike any before

Saudi Arabia has dramatically downsized the ritual because of the coronavirus pandemic, with authorities testing pilgrims and cutting their numbers from the usual 2 million to around 1,000

India announces additional repatriation flights from UAE

From August 1-29, Air India will repatriate Indian citizens on 22 flights from Sharjah and Abu Dhabi airports

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Free parking in Dubai during Eid Al Adha 2020; public transport timings revised

The RTA has said that paid parking will resume in Dubai from Monday, August 3

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Sheikh Hamdan condoles firefighter who died in Dubai blaze

The fire broke out at two warehouses in Dubai Investment Park

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GEMS schools preparing to open school campuses across the UAE in September

GEMS schools will have protocols including social distancing, thermal screening and travel declarations