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GCC Update: Saudi reports 518 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths; Kuwait registers 119 additional cases

The total number of Covid-19 infections in Saudi Arabia tallies 6,380 while as many as 1,524 people are infected in Kuwait

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Update: Dubai residents can get only one movement permit every three days

Employees of vital sectors do not need to apply for the movement permit, but instead will require a letter from their employer confirming their necessity to commute

UAE’s GEMS Education to cut school fees by up to 50% for families impacted by virus

Parents who have experienced income reductions, lost their jobs or businesses, or been placed on unpaid leave can avail the discounts

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Etihad to commence limited passenger services from May 1

The announcement is subject to the UAE government’s decision to lift passenger travel restrictions

Emirates to operate three additional flights from Dubai to Manila next week

Only citizens of the Philippines and those who meet the entry requirements of the destination will be allowed to board

Dubai Police smart helmets

Watch: Police in the UAE use smart helmets to screen for Covid-19 symptoms

The helmets can monitor a person’s body temperature and are capable of night vision too

Dubai Economy received almost 800 customer grievances on price hikes

Of the complaints, 71 per cent related to price hikes were received through the portal while 29 per cent came through the Dubai Consumer application

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Emirati media person arrested for making ‘racist comments’ in online video

The video sought to “create divisions based on ethnicity and nationality”, officials said

Saudi reveals new measures to support the private sector due to Covid-19 impact

The kingdom has allocated an amount of SAR50bn to expedite the payment of dues to the private sector

Dubai extends closure of hotels, restaurants, events, until further notice

A disinfection programme is underway in the emirate and was expected to end on April 18

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Covid-19: UAE reports 432 new cases, 5 deaths

The total number of deaths in the UAE has now reached 33

Air Arabia announces new repatriation and cargo flights

All passengers are expected to wear gloves and face masks in order to board the flight

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Emirates begins on-site rapid Covid-19 testing at Dubai airport

The results of the blood test are made available in 10 minutes

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GCC Update: Saudi reports 493 new Covid-19 cases, 6 additional deaths

The total number of those infected in the kingdom tallies 5,862

Emirates Loto

Emirates Loto to hold its inaugural draw this week, offers jackpot of Dhs35m

The draw will be livestreamed on April 18

Dubai completes first genome sequencing of Covid-19 virus

The genome of the virus causing Covid-19 consists of 30,000 genetic bases or letters

Abu Dhabi offers 20% rent refund to restaurants in the emirate

This refund applies to contracts signed between Oct 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020, or renewed between April 1 – September 30, 2020

NMC saga: Abu Dhabi’s ADCB begins criminal legal action against several people

ADCB is owed $963m by Abu Dhabi healthcare group NMC, which has now been placed under administration

Abu Dhabi’s new measures to aid low-income families

It includes providing psychological support to those who require it

Dubai’s Danube Group says will not lay-off any staff due to Covid-19 impact

Danube said it is continuing to operate some of its construction activities

Stranded visitors to the UAE offered medicines at cost price

Visitors with no local health insurance coverage will be able to purchase medicines at Aster Pharmacy

UAE weather: Moderate to heavy rain, winds hit parts of the country

The UAE recorded its lowest temperature of 15.7°C in Jais Mountain at 6.15am on Wednesday

Free commercial vehicle registrations in Abu Dhabi until the end of 2020

Registration fees that were processed after March 16 will be refunded

Dubai Mall launches virtual store on noon’s online portal

Deliveries will be fulfilled by noon.com across the UAE including next-day delivery on select orders

Dubai World Trade Centre converted into a field hospital

The director general of the Dubai Health Authority said that the emirate was setting up two field hospitals to deal with Covid-19 cases

Saudi Arabia joins Gulf dollar bond binge with new debt offering

Saudi Arabia is offering the 40-year tranche at about 5.15 per cent

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Dubai rolls out e-licences for healthcare workers

Applicants do not need to visit the offices of the regulatory body to undergo trainings or receive approvals as the process is now completed entirely online

British Airways flight collides with Emirates airplane at Dubai airport

No one was injured in the incident, which took place on Tuesday morning

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UAE reports 412 new Covid-19 cases, curve could ‘flatten’ in 3-4 weeks

Three additional patients suffering from Covid-19 have died, taking the death toll to 28

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Saudi reports 435 new Covid-19 cases, 8 additional deaths; Bahrain registers 7th fatality

The total number of those infected in Saudi Arabia tallies 5,369