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Saudi Arabia confirms 119 new coronavirus infections including 72 cases in Makkah

The kingdom has already implemented some of the most stringent measures among GCC countries to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic

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Sharjah issues three-month rent waiver for commercial tenants

All shops within these markets will be exempted from paying rent for three months

Senior exec fined $87,500, banned from Dubai’s DIFC for ‘serious breaches’

The executive was found to have carried out client transactions “without authorisation” and engaged in “misleading and deceptive conduct”

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Sharjah lists $200m sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

The emirate listed a $1bn sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai in April 2019, and another $750m sukuk in October

Sharjah activates work-from-home for government employees

Those who necessarily need to be present in the office will work shorter hours and in shifts

BlackRock, Snam bid for stake in $15bn ADNOC unit

In 2019, KKR and BlackRock agreed to invest $4bn in ADNOC’s oil pipeline network

Oman Air to cut staff after virus hits airline as ‘never before’

Middle East airlines have lost $7.2bn in revenues from the Covid-19 pandemic as of March 11

Motorists can renew car registrations in UAE without testing vehicles, paying fines

The directive comes into effect on Sunday, March 22, for the next three months

Dubai banks to offer virus relief to companies, individuals

Starting April 1, Dubai-based banks will waive loan repayments for three months for individuals forced to take unpaid leave, and for small businesses

Video: Heavy rains, lightning and hail hit parts of the UAE

The NCM urged people to take precautions due to poor visibility in certain areas

UAE closes leisure sites, beaches, sports halls for two weeks

The directive comes into effect today, March 22

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Covid-19: UAE reports 13 new cases, total tallies 153

The total number of those who have recovered in the country totals 38

Abu Dhabi extends 50% discount on traffic fines till June 22

The discount also covers violations such as black points and the impoundment of vehicles

UAE announces two coronavirus deaths

The UAE has so far reported 140 Covid-19 cases, including 31 who have recovered

Covid-19: Saudi reports 70 new cases

The total number of those infected in the kingdom totals 344

UAE temporarily suspends entry of GCC nationals

The decision will be in place until a pre-examination mechanism for Covid-19 is approved

Covid-19: Saudi says measures taken will save companies $32bn

The Finance Ministry it would exempt the private sector from some government fees and delay other payments

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UAE launches hotline for residents who are overseas following entry suspension

The UAE has suspended the entry of all valid visa holders, including residents who are currently abroad to curb the spread of Covid-19

Covid-19: Saudi to suspend all domestic flights, buses, taxis and trains

The suspension begins on Saturday, March 21 and will last for 14 days

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Covid-19: 27 new cases reported in the UAE

The total number of those infected in the country total 140

Oil war, virus plight force $13.3bn in Saudi spending cuts

The kingdom needs oil at almost $84 to balance this year’s budget

UAE’s Al-Futtaim to provide mall tenants three-month free occupancy

Al-Futtaim’s local mall portfolio consists of Dubai Festival City Mall and the Festival Plaza mall

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UAE carrier Etihad introduces credit to ease travel plans

Passengers can cancel their bookings for free, and use the original value of their bookings as credit towards their next trip

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Covid-19: Saudi, Oman, Kuwait report new cases

The number of Covid-19 cases in Saudi Arabia and Qatar totals 238 and 452 respectively

UAE to cancel all pre-approved visas – reports

All holders of the newly-issued visas – visit, tourist and residence – will be barred from entering the country

UAE eases restrictions on internet calls to contain virus

The UAE will permit companies to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom applications that allow virtual conferencing

UAE’s TRA to offer free mobile data to help students with no home internet

This move is to facilitate access to distance learning programmes

UAE suspends entry of residency visa holders abroad, stops issuing work permits

Entry of UAE residents back into the country will be restricted from 12pm on Thursday, March 19

Emirates mulls grounding its A380 fleet as virus spreads

The carrier has stopped serving about a quarter of its usual destinations

UAE dismisses rumours that it is ‘spraying pesticides’ to curb spread of Covid-19

The UAE has warned people against spreading false information about the coronavirus outbreak