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

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

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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