UAE’s Tabreed acquires 80% stake in Emaar’s district cooling business

Following the acquisition, Tabreed’s presence in Dubai has increased to 278,801 RT while its total capacity has grown to 1,338,602 RT

UAE’s Emirates NBD, Emirates Islamic pledge Dhs4m to education ministry

The contribution will facilitate the provision of laptops to students to support their e-learning endeavours

NMC rejects call for administration as hospital crisis widens

Most of NMC’s senior management has resigned since it revealed more than $4bn of undisclosed debt, and the company has lost its elite status as a member of the FTSE 100 index

Dubai’s Emirates seeks billions in loans due to Covid-19 impact

The funding will be in addition to the financial aid which has been pledged by the government

Dubai’s Emaar chairman takes 100% salary cut, assures employees ‘this too shall pass’

A new salary structure will be implemented April 1 onwards, until further notice

Saudi traffic officer killed in Jeddah after motorist fails to stop at security checkpoint

Jeddah is currently under quarantine, with authorities banning entry and exit to the governorate last week

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ENOC to provide free fuel to vehicles involved in Dubai’s sterilisation programme

ENOC Link trucks will be located in designated locations which will be determined by Dubai Municipality’s daily plans for the disinfection campaign

Saudi arranging special flights to bring back its citizens stuck abroad

An electronic service has been launched to register those interested

UAE repatriates Emiratis from the UK

The two chartered flights will repatriate over 80 Emiratis from the United Kingdom

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UAE launches ‘early leave’ for private sector expats to return home during Covid-19 crisis

All establishments are to comply with this directive and employers must book a round ticket for employees availing of this facility

Abu Dhabi’s ADNEC waives fees for 4,000-bed London hospital site

ADNEC’s massive London conference centre is being converted into an emergency hospital to support Covid-19 cases

UAE announces 294 new Covid-19 cases, total now at 1,799

The new cases are nationals of different countries and are all in a stable condition

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UAE’s Emirates Loto weekly draw with up to Dhs50m jackpot confirmed for April 18

The draw was initially scheduled to commence on March 28, but was delayed as a result of the precautionary Covid-19 measures in the country

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Covid-19: Saudi announces five additional deaths; total cases tally 2,385

A total of 34 patients have succumbed to the disease

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No fines for residency visa violations in UAE until the end of the year

The decision was announced following a virtual cabinet meeting on Sunday

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UAE launches online campaign for mental support amid coronavirus outbreak

More than 50 experts in the fields of psychology, mental and social support, and life skills are a part of this programme

New legal home delivery service launched in Dubai by MMI and African + Eastern

The service is available to all Dubai residents who hold a valid liquor licence

Aramco delays oil pricing amid Saudi-Russia row on oil cuts

Benchmark Brent crude has plunged 48 per cent this year

Dubai Islamic Bank reveals $425m of exposure to NMC Health

Dubai Islamic Bank is in talks with NMC’s other main creditors and advisers to ascertain the hospital operator’s financial position

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UAE Central Bank appoints new governor; extends debt relief measures to December 31

Saeed replaces Mubarak Rashed Khamis Al Mansoori who occupied the post since 2014

UAE-based pharma Julphar appoints new CEO

Essam Farouk replaces Jerome Carle, who resigned from the role last year

Etisalat provides free mobile data to over 12,000 students in UAE to access e-learning

Etisalat also said that over 10 million mobile subscribers in the country could access its networks to enjoy free browsing to over 800 websites related to education, health and safety

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Covid-19: UAE reports 241 new cases, Kuwait announces first death

The number of Covid-19 cases in the UAE tallies 1,505 while as many as 2,179 individuals have been afflicted by the contagion in Saudi Arabia

Saudi imposes 24-hour curfew across parts of Jeddah

Residents are only allowed to leave their homes for medical care and grocery shopping between 6am and 3pm

Dubai Expo delay to be discussed later this month, BIE says

The UAE has requested a one-year delay to the world exhibition due to the coronavirus pandemic

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Dubai Sports Council and ASICS to organise ‘Marathon at Home’ on April 10

The top three finishers in the Men and Women category will receive an entry ticket to the Moscow Marathon

NMC’s new chairman asks for ‘patience’ as creditor ADCB seeks to appoint administrators

Placing the company in administration would create “considerable downsides” on the community, country, the company and its creditors, said Belhoul

Dubai announces free public bus service, taxi discounts during extended sterilisation drive

During the sterilisation period, all metro and tram services will be suspended

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Abu Dhabi extends closure of malls, cinemas, commercial establishments indefinitely

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development will be carrying out inspection visits to ensure compliance with its directives

Dubai extends sterilisation drive to 24 hours for two weeks

The extension, effective April 4 onwards for a period of two weeks, is subject to renewal