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

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