How to protect the society’s most vulnerable during the current crisis

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, GCC countries need policies to address the impact of social isolation and coordinate vital resources to support society’s most vulnerable groups

Covid-19: How data networks are supporting the new normal

The change in workplace dynamics of the Covid-19 world has not only strained digital networks but also provided an increased number of cybersecurity challenges

UAE reports 994 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths

Officials also reported 1,043 new recoveries in the country

How Covid-19 has revamped the online grocery shopping space

The stay-at-home protocol activated across countries to combat the spread of the virus has proven to be a game changer for the online shopping sector

GCC Covid-19 update: Saudi reports 2,642 cases; Kuwait registers 955 infections

The death toll in Saudi Arabia has risen to 364

UAE, Saudi announce first day of Eid Al Fitr

The Shawwal crescent was not sighted on Friday evening

UAE reports 894 Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths

The Covid-19-related death toll tallies 237

Beyond the Covid-19 crisis: In conversation with life-coach Rickson D’Souza

Gulf Business Academy trainer Mark Dickinson speaks to Rickson D’Souza, adviser to entrepreneurs and executives

GCC Covid-19 update: Saudi reports 2,532 cases, 12 fatalities; Kuwait registers 1,041 infections

The death toll in the UAE and Kuwait has risen to 351 and 129 respectively

LinkedIn reveals top 5 most applied for jobs in UAE during the pandemic

These roles have seen the highest percentage increase in job applications between March and April 2020

Emirates steps up safety standards as scheduled passenger flights resume

The new measures come into effect on May 21, with the resumption of regularly scheduled passenger flights to nine destinations

Abu Dhabi wealth fund sees U-shaped global rebound next year

As the pandemic forced factories all over the world to shutter and people to stay home, the global economy has plummeted and oil prices have dropped by almost half since the start of the year

Up to 50% discount on traffic fines in Abu Dhabi

Those who do not avail of this discount offer will have to pay the full amount of the fines once the scheme ends

Dubai public transport timings updated – RTA

These new timings for public transport services will remain effect until further notice

UAE disinfection programme in industrial areas to begin at 6pm

The decision comes after the UAE changed the timings of the sanitisation programme starting Wednesday, May 20

ALHOSN UAE Covid-19 app

Public urged to download ALHOSN UAE Covid-19 tracing app

The app is being updated to include an additional function of being able to remotely monitor quarantined individuals

Vox temporarily closes drive-in cinema at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates

The move come after the government modified the timings of its daily sanitisation drive

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Muslims in the UAE to perform Eid prayers at home

The UAE has set up a moon sighting committee which will hold a virtual meeting after Maghrib prayers on Friday, May 22

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GCC Covid-19 update: Saudi reports 2,691 cases; UAE announces 941 infections

The death toll in Saudi Arabia and the UAE has risen to 339 and 233 respectively

Bahrain deploys Covid-fighting robots amid virus concerns

The AI-powered machines, capable of identifying patients using facial recognition, can respond to voice commands from staff

UAE summer school holidays and reopening dates announced

The directive is applicable to both public and private schools

Dubai’s ICD reports 16.9% rise in 2019 profits

Its 2019 revenues dipped 1.9 per cent to Dhs228bn

UAE forms moon-sighting committee to confirm start of Eid

The committee will hold a virtual meeting after the Maghrib prayers on Friday, May 22

UAE’s ENBD REIT announces rent relief measures to aid tenants

ENBD REIT would require tenants to provide requisite documents for it to extend adequate rental relief

Procter & Gamble to donate masks and sanitisers as part of Covid-19 mission

P&G will produce and donate over one million masks and more than 100,000 hand sanitisers to frontliners in the UAE

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UAE grants 3-month grace period for visa violators to exit the country

The amnesty includes all illegal residents and visitors who want to exit the UAE

UAE telecoms operator Etisalat CEO resigns

Saleh Al Abdooli has resigned for personal reasons

QuantLase Imaging Lab

UAE develops rapid coronavirus laser testing technology with results available in seconds

The device which is expected to be available in the market over the next few months is developed by QuantLase Imaging Lab and will enable rapid mass-scale testing

Saudi Aramco is first oil major to regain pre-price-war share price

Aramco’s recovery has been achieved on much smaller share volumes than its international counterparts

Emirates Mars Mission confirms launch date for Hope probe

The probe is anticipated to enter Mars’ orbit in February 2021