UAE extends daily disinfection programme, restricted movement to continue

Those leaving their homes for non-essential work during the sterilisation period will face fines

Covid-19: UAE reports one additional death, 240 new cases

The number of Covid-19 fatalities in the country has now reached nine

Covid-19: UAE extends suspension of entry for expat residents by two more weeks

The two-week period, which begins on Thursday, April 2, could be renewed further

UAE-India flights may resume by mid-April – report

India banned all international commercial passenger aircraft starting March 22

UAE announces 210 new Covid-19 cases, total now at 1,024

The country announced that 35 additional patients had recovered completely

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Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour lockdown until further notice in Makkah, Madinah

On April 2, the country reported 165 new coronavirus cases with the highest number of infections recorded in Makkah (48) and Madinah (46)

Dubai developer Nakheel announces Dhs230m relief package, offers rent waivers

It will provide free rental periods for retail and hospitality partners which operate within its malls

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Covid-19: Saudi reports five additional deaths, 165 new cases

The death toll in the kingdom has now reached 21

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UAE bans private tutoring in homes and all other facilities

Remote learning offered to students is exempted from this rule

Dubai’s Hala service offers 20% off on rides to and from hospitals

The move is to support those who seek medical attention as well as those who are on the frontline extending care

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UAE’s eWallet launches international remittance to 200 countries

Digital Financial Services, a joint venture between telecom operator Etisalat and Noor Bank, launched the eWallet’s service in partnership with MoneyGram International

UAE port operator Gulftainer prioritises incoming shipments of medical supplies

The interim and complimentary ‘Express Service Lane’ by the UAE-based company is part of its efforts to aid in the country’s Covid-19 response

RTA partners with online shopping platforms for deliveries in Dubai

The transport authority said that Union Coop Society and Emirates Post were among its first partners for this new initiative

UAE’s Emirates will take to the skies from April 6 – chairman

The airline will operate flights to London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Brussels and Zurich

ENOC’s Beema Insurance to offer one month free car insurance

Customers can avail a free month on their comprehensive car insurance if purchased online before April 30

LinkedIn to offer free recruiting tools in the UAE for people with ‘critical skills’

Companies can post mission-critical jobs for free on the platform from April 1 to June 30

ADCB’s $981m NMC exposure risks wiping out 80% of profit

ADCB had total assets of Dhs405bn at the end of last year

Ras Al Khaimah developer announces incentives amid Covid-19 pandemic

The relief package includes initiatives for its mall tenants, freehold owners, residents and customers

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Abu Dhabi’s Al Ain Hospital to be reserved exclusively for coronavirus patients

Patients currently being treated at the hospital and who are not coronavirus cases will be transferred to Tawam Hospital and other nearby medical facilities

Covid-19: Schools at liberty to cut tuition fee; transportation fee must be refunded – KHDA

Several schools in the UAE have responded to the situation by waiving tuition and transportation fees

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UAE reports 150 new coronavirus cases, two deaths

It is the single highest daily rate of infections reported in the UAE since the start of the Covid-19 global pandemic

Dubai launches website to track cost of essential products, protect consumers

Consumers can raise complaints or pose queries regarding the prices of the commodities via the website itself

Covid-19: Saudi reports six additional deaths, 157 new cases

A total of 1,720 Covid-19 infections have been confirmed in Saudi Arabia

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Dubai Municipality withdraws these six hand sanitizers from the market

It warned that these products could affect the nervous system and even cause blindness in severe cases

Dubai Chamber launches webinars to underpin business continuity

The chamber organised its first online workshop in partnership with McKinsey & Company

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UAE issues new remote working directives for private sector within the country

Companies must set up screening points at the entrance to its offices and limit the number of office-based workers to not more than 30 per cent of its workforce

Oil holds near $20 as Saudi output surges, Russia’s won’t rise

Crude futures in New York were lower on Wednesday, following a record decline in the first quarter

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Dubai’s Careem NOW reduces its commission fee due to Covid-19

It has decided to reduce its commission fee by 15 per cent for restaurants across Dubai

UAE suspends all night permits during its national disinfection programme

The sterilisation programme begins daily at 8pm and ends at 6am the following day. It will continue until the morning of April 5

US to meet with Russia, Saudi Arabia amid crash in oil prices

The global benchmark crude has already plunged to record lows, completing the worst quarter in history on Tuesday