UAE’s TRA shares list of additional apps for distance learning

The applications will be available on an exceptional basis and until further notice

Kuwait leads drop in Mideast stocks after downgrade

Kuwait was downgraded one level to AA-, with S&P maintaining a stable outlook

Dubai’s Limitless to hire advisers as third restructuring looms

The developer is struggling to repay its debt more than a decade after it rescheduled payments

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Revised timings of public transport in Dubai during sterilisation programme

All public transport journeys will commence at 7am

Dubai Police arrests man for encouraging violation of traffic laws

The offender was encouraging people to discredit police officers

Covid-19 spread: UAE issues updated list of fines for violations

Those “unnecessarily” leaving their homes will face fines of up to Dhs2,000

UAE drive-through Covid-19 testing

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed orders drive-through Covid-19 testing centres across the UAE

The new centres will open in Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Al Ain and Al Dhafra over the next 10 days

Covid-19: UAE reports 102 new cases, one death

The number of Covid-19 infections in the country totals 570

New Middle East F&B association launched in UAE to support its growth

The association will act as a centre-point to connect and promote F&B stakeholders as well as curate the agenda for the UAE’s restaurant industry

Dubai-based Indian businessman offers building in JLT for Covid-19 quarantine

The 77,000 sq. ft property can accommodate upto 400 people

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Covid-19: Saudi reports four more deaths, cases reach 1,299

A total of eight people have now succumbed to the Covid-19 contagion in the kingdom

Free parking in Abu Dhabi for three weeks from March 30

The suspension of the Mawaqif parking fees would be subject to a possible revision and extension after three weeks.

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Social space: A roundup of all the social media news from across the GCC

Fadi Khater, founder and managing partner of digital marketing agency Netizency, provides an overview of social media trends in the region

Sharjah extends suspension of all activities until the end of April

If required, the suspension will be extended beyond the end of April too

Bahrain’s GIB hires Deutsche Bank’s Jamal Al Kishi as CEO

A number of executives have exited Deutsche Bank’s Middle East operations in recent times

Sharjah Chamber of Commerce provides online attestation services

The service can be availed through the chamber’s website or its smart application

Oman’s biggest oil and gas producer to cut staffing on virus

Petroleum Development Oman is 60 per cent owned by the government

S&P sees Dubai property prices dropping to levels seen in 2010

The Covid-19 outbreak is adding to the strain on Dubai’s real estate market, says report

Parking charges to rise across Dubai

Free parking in Dubai during national sterilisation programme – RTA

The ongoing disinfection drive takes place daily between 8pm and 6am the following day and will continue until April 5

Mobiles in the UAE will not be disconnected due to expired IDs

Individuals will not be required to visit any service centre to provide supporting documents

Covid-19: Dubai free zones offer stimulus package with rents postponed, fines cancelled

Rents will be postponed for six months while temporary contracts will be handed out

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UAE telco Etisalat extends CloudTalk Meeting to now allow up to 50 participants

Etisalat already announced a three-month free trial of its online collaboration platform

Saudi extends suspension of international and domestic flights, buses, taxis

Saudi Arabia also directed public and private entities operating in the country to continue its remote working programmes

Ajman Bank says it will not lay off any of its employees in 2020

The move comes despite the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic

Saudi destroys missile launched towards Riyadh, two injured

Saudi air forces also intercepted another missile launched towards the city of Jazan

UAE drive-through Covid-19 testing

Video: UAE’s first drive-through Covid-19 testing unit

The procedure takes five minutes to complete and patients are notified of their results within six hours

UAE extends sterilisation programme, movement to remain restricted

Those leaving their home for non-vital work or for buying necessities during the sterilisation period will face fines

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Covid-19: UAE registers 63 new cases; Saudi reports fourth death

A total of 37 individuals have recovered from the Covid-19 infection in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s big push to attract investment

From offering entrepreneur licences in “hours” to hosting pop concerts, Saudi Arabia is going all out to attract foreign direct investment. Is it succeeding so far?

How Dubai’s Danube is maintaining balanced growth

Danube Group is focusing on growing its existing businesses, says managing director Anis Sajan