Abu Dhabi aims to attract skilled expats by making life cheaper

Abu Dhabi is the 39th most expensive place for expatriates, according to New York-based consultant Mercer, more costly than Boston or Milan

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Sheikh Mohammed establishes new committee to ease issuing building permits in Dubai

The committee will list, analyse, revise and develop procedures for providing services related to the issuance of building permits

Dubai tourism chief expects ‘aggressive’ bounce back this year

Dubai has allowed holiday-makers to resume flying into the emirate from July 7

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UAE provided financial facilities worth Dhs5.8bn to non-profit organisations in Q1 2020

The Central Bank of the UAE has said that the support provided to non-profit organisations is expected to increase in 2020

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Covid-19: Kuwait lifts lockdown in all areas except Farwaniya

Movement restrictions in the two districts of Mahboula and Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh were imposed on April 6

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UAE establishes new office to recognise and support country’s frontline workers

The Frontline Heroes Office will grant rewards, present certificates of appreciation, and nominate some to receive honorary medals too

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Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Cyber Index to enhance cybersecurity among government entities

The Index was developed by the Dubai Electronic Security Center

DIFC Presidential Directive ends on July 31, 2020

The directive had introduced new measures for employees and businesses related to their workforce

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 445 cases; Oman registers 1,210 infections

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 327

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Video: Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates Dubai Metro’s Route 2020

The new route will provide direct metro connectivity to the Expo 2020 Dubai site

DP World’s Dubai Trade portal launches e-delivery order to reduce disruptions

The company has already processed more than 17,000 transactions for over 1,400 customers

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Emirates passengers from these 10 countries require Covid-19-negative certificates prior to their flights to Dubai

The certificates must be issued no more than 96 hours before departure

UAE’s Mulk Healthcare launches Middle East’s first digital hospital

The e-hospital offers end-to-end services from booking appointments, seeking consultations, securing health insurance approvals, diagnosis, prescription and medication

Are UAE-based organisations geared for a change in the future of the workplace?

Companies with successful digital workplace transformations will be at an advantage over those struggling with legacy systems

Air Products plans $5bn green fuel plant in Saudi Arabia

The project will be located at Neom on the Red Sea coast in northwestern Saudi Arabia

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Land Department launches ‘Invest in Dubai’ virtual platform to connect stakeholders

The virtual platform features stakeholders including developers, investors and brokers

UAE’s Hope probe to Mars encapsulated for lift-off

The unmanned probe is expected to enter Mars’ orbit on February 2021

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Pictures: Sheikh Hamdan reviews protocols for welcoming tourists at Dubai International Airport

Dubai’s Crown Prince was accompanied by top aviation, tourism and security officials as he inspected different areas across the airport, especially the arrivals terminal

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Video: Dubai closes Covid-19 field hospital at World Trade Centre

Managed by Dubai’s Covid-19 Command and Control Centre, the 25,000 square metre facility was opened on April 17

Amazon Home Services

Amazon launches on-demand home services in UAE including disinfection, car washing and pet grooming

During the launch phase, customers in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah can book from over 70 services

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Dubai reopens to international tourists

Airports in Dubai were closed to international visitors in late March

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 532 cases; 1,262 infections recorded in Oman

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 326

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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to operate at 45% pre-Covid capacity by August; to add 20 destinations from next month

It has added a host of destinations that it will fly to beginning next month

UAE’s Agthia Group appoints new CEO

Alan Smith succeeds Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, acting CEO of the group

Saudi central banker says ‘too early’ to call recovery V-shaped

The International Monetary Fund is predicting a 6.8 per cent contraction for Saudi Arabia this year

3D Printing

Sheikh Hamdan launches 3D Printing Strategic Alliance in Dubai

He also called for the establishment of a specialised zone within Dubai dedicated to 3D printing entities

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Two British nationals arrested in Dubai on charges of drug peddling

The penalty for personal possession can be up to 10 years imprisonment, and drug trafficking can result in a life sentence

How should UAE-based companies ensure a safe return to the workplace?

As businesses in the UAE reopen amid eased out restrictions, employers must encourage a phased, systematic return

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Saudi opens world’s biggest camel hospital

The Salam Veterinary hospital also has a research facility to diagnose diseases related to camels

UAE conducted 219 cloud seeding operations in H1 2020

The UAE records an average rainfall of 100mm per year