Union Properties’ subsidiary begins legal proceedings to claim Dhs1.5bn

The claim is related to a project completed around a decade ago

Saudi extends tourist visas for three months free of charge

The kingdom suspended all international flights in March

UAE weather update: Humid, overcast conditions to continue for rest of the week

The UAE recorded its lowest temperature of 22.6°C in Jabal Jais at 1am today

Three women in Saudi’s Jazan injured in missile attack

Shrapnel from the missile attack wounded the three women and damaged one house

Domestic flights to resume in Saudi Arabia from May 31

All local destinations will be covered by these flights within two weeks

Dubai’s MAF to open cinemas, entertainment destinations from May 27

This move is in line with the recent ruling permitting businesses in Dubai to gradually reopen

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Saudi Arabia issues guidelines for reopening mosques

Children under the age of 15 are not allowed to attend prayers at the mosques

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Dubai offices allowed to reopen with 50% capacity; public transport timings revised

Earlier, offices were permitted to reopen with only 30 per cent of their staff in attendance

Oman has a long-running ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes.

UAE defers ban on e-cigarettes, water pipe tobacco products without ‘digital tax stamps’

The ban will now go into effect from January 1, 2021

DEWA and Huawei discuss collaboration on future projects for Dubai

The partnership includes a number of planned future projects around big data management and cybersecurity

UAE reports 779 new Covid-19 cases, 5 deaths

Another 325 patients have recovered from the virus too

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Dubai Tourism outlines steps for post-pandemic recovery plan

The virtual meeting was attended by representatives from the city’s aviation and hospitality sectors

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Saudi Arabia unveils phased plan to reopen mosques, offices and malls

The curfew will begin to be eased across the kingdom, except Makkah, from May 28

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Covid-19: UAE reports 822 new cases, total crosses 30,300

The death toll has now reached 248, while the total number of recoveries stands at 15,657

Dubai to resume business activities from May 27, cinemas, gyms to reopen

There will be no restrictions on movement between 6am and 11pm

Travel demand may only return to pre-pandemic levels by 2022 – Etihad CCO

Middle East airlines face estimated revenue losses of $24bn this year, according to IATA

Video: Heavy rains continue across the UAE, poor visibility warning issued

Cloudy weather conditions have also been forecast for the rest of the week

UAE Exchange starts issuing refunds – report

UAE Exchange, which operates more than 100 branches across the country, stopped all transactions in March

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala to waive Q2 rent for retail tenants at its Galleria mall

The Galleria mall reopened and welcomed guests earlier this month

Third phase of repatriation flights from the UAE to India to begin this week

In the next phase, 81 repatriation flights will be operated from May 26 until June 4

Video: Heavy rainfall, hail reported in the UAE

Authorities warned of low visibility and the possibility of flash floods

Sharjah Ruler pardons 108 prisoners for Eid Al Fitr

The prisoners were released from punitive and reformative institutions in Sharjah

Six winners share Dhs1m Emirates Loto Eid Al-Fitr draw

No one has yet claimed the Dhs50m jackpot prize

Abu Dhabi issues guidelines for hotels to reopen

Restaurants and lounges will have to cap visitors numbers at 30 per cent of the total capacity

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UAE reports 781 additional Covid-19 cases following 35,000 new tests

The death toll from the coronavirus has reached 245 in the UAE

Dubai restaurants now allowed to serve alcohol

Restaurants will have to follow strict measure when serving customers

Saudi suspends two mortgage-support programmes amid crisis

An interest-free loan programme for military personnel which covers 20 per cent of a property will be suspended from May 31

Free parking in Dubai during Eid holidays, public transport timings revealed

The metro will run from 7am to 9pm during the Eid holidays

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Expat population in some GCC states may drop by up to 10% – report

Employment across the GCC could fall by around 13 per cent due to the impact of the coronavirus

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UAE announces 812 new Covid-19 cases, total death toll rises to 244

The total number of coronavirus infections reported in the country now stands at 28,704