Dubai Land Department issues new relief measures for tenants, landlords

RERA and its partners will provide necessary life supplies free of charge to those in need in many projects and freehold areas across the emirate

MBRSC shortlists 10 candidates for UAE analog mission

The shortlisted applicants include five women. The youngest of the 10 applicants is aged 25, while the oldest is a 40-year-old male

Former chairman of UAE’s NMC urges administrator to act swiftly, supports investigation

Faisal Belhoul said it remains crucial that the investigation into any and all prior wrongdoings at the company is “fully supported”

Saudi Ports Authority, Saudi Global Ports sign mega BOT agreement

The agreement will create more than 4,000 job opportunities in the port and logistics sector

Kuwait’s stock exchange delays trading debut due to Covid-19

The listing, scheduled for April 19, has been postponed until further notice

Pakistan

UAE to repatriate Pakistani prisoners, additional passenger flights from next week

The two flights, operated by flydubai, will transport the prisoners to Faisalabad and Peshawar

Dubai Police issues 2,527 warnings and fines to violators of movement restrictions

Fines were issued to those found leaving their homes without valid reasons and for not adhering to social distancing rules

Certain food stores allowed to operate in Dubai, outlets fined for inflating face mask prices

Meat, fruits, vegetables, roaster, mills, fish, coffee, tea trading stores can stay open from morning to night

Update: Air Arabia denies reports that it is delaying launch of low-cost carrier

The airline says preparatory work for the launch remains in motion

Ramadan likely to begin on April 24, Eid dates forecast

The month of Ramadan is anticipated to last for 30 days this year

UAE reports 398 new Covid-19 cases, three deaths

Officials confirmed that another 172 people had recovered completely, raising the total number of recoveries to 852

UAE residency visas and Emirates IDs to remain valid until the end of 2020

The residency visa of expatriates, whether they are inside or outside of the country, will remain valid until the end of the year

Saudi reports 472 new Covid-19 cases, 6 additional deaths

The total number of cases within the kingdom now stands at 4,934, which include 805 recoveries

Emirates announces passenger flights to more cities

The airline will operate limited services to Jakarta, Manila, Taipei, Chicago, Tunis, Algeria and Kabul

India Supreme Court

Indian Supreme Court suspends repatriation of citizens, including from UAE

It has decided to defer for four weeks all petitions brought before it related to repatriation of Indians stranded in various countries abroad

Imdaad

Imdaad launches ‘disinfection tunnels’ in the UAE

The tunnels can be used in malls, hospitals, construction sites, labour accommodations and even residential areas

Dubai delays Airport Show to October this year

The Airport Show is expected to host 375 exhibiting companies and over 8,500 visitors coming in from almost 100 countries

Dubai’s Emirates says tickets to be valid for 24 months

The offer extends to tickets booked before May 31 for travel on or before August 31, 2020

Image courtesy: Al Ain Club website

UAE Football Association to cut salaries of players and coaches

Contracts which are expiring will be extended beyond June and transfer deals due to be completed this summer will be delayed until the next season begins

How is Covid-19 changing the UAE’s educational landscape?

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 outbreak and extended distance learning programmes, schools and parents continue to deal with a number of challenges

Thousands of Saudi nationals repatriated from abroad placed in isolation

Over 11,000 rooms across the kingdom have been allocated to accommodate repatriated individuals for the 14-day isolation period

UAE’s education ministry to test electronic exam portal for public schools

The initial mandatory testing on April 13 will cover mathematics for grades 5-12

Watch: Helicopter flies over Abu Dhabi with ‘stay home’ message

The campaign will also be carried out in other emirates across the UAE

Etihad announces new passenger flights from Abu Dhabi

The new destinations include Brussels, Dublin, London (Heathrow), Tokyo (Narita) and Zurich

NMC creditors are forming a committee for $6.6bn debt talks

The company was placed in administration last week

Oil price war ends with historic OPEC+ deal to cut output

The accord caps a tumultuous month when Brent crude plunged to its lowest in nearly two decades, falling toward $20 a barrel

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UAE reports 387 new Covid-19 cases, DHA to begin blood plasma treatments this week

It also announced two deaths, thereby raising the total number of fatalities as a result of this coronavirus in the UAE to 22

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Saudi Arabia reports 429 new Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths

The total number of cases within the kingdom stands at 4,462

Amazon, Meta join ranks of tech companies slashing thousands of jobs

UAE considers proposal to impose restrictions on hiring from certain countries

The options being discussed include strict future restrictions on the recruitment of workers from those countries and activating a “quota” system for them

Abu Dhabi’s new support programme helps residents pay for education and healthcare

The cutoff date for fee assistance applications is April 23, 2020