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

NMC lenders start to tally losses as trading unit goes on the block

NMC is seeking as much as $300m for its distribution unit

Ajman cancels all traffic fines of doctors and nurses in the emirate

Sheikh Ammar called for solidarity between community members and the medical staff who are working to contain the Covid-19 pandemic

Saudi minister calls on countries to ‘be patient’ regarding Hajj pilgrimage

Nations must exercise patience till the outlook on the Covid-19 epidemic and its current and future implications become clear

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Watch: How Abu Dhabi built a high-volume Covid-19 testing lab in 14 days

The new lab will prioritise testing of cases within the UAE, but could scale up to receive samples from neighbouring countries too

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Coronavirus: UAE reports one additional death; Saudi records two deaths

A total of 1,563 people have been infected with the Covid-19 virus in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Bahri to donate SAR10m to the kingdom’s ministry of health

On Tuesday, Saudi reported 110 new coronavirus cases, raising the total number infections in the country to 1,563

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UAE healthcare group Aster to offer free telemedicine service and Covid-19 helpline

Patients can schedule free video consultations with general practitioners and paediatricians

UAE approves law to regulate strategic stock of food commodities

The Federal Law No.3 of 2020 is aimed at organising food supplies in the event of crises, emergencies and disasters, as well as for achieving food sustainability

Dubai to inject equity into Emirates airline, says Sheikh Hamdan

An earlier report by IATA said that the global airline industry would need government aid and bailouts totaling between $150bn and $200bn if it is to survive the coronavirus crisis

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UAE-linked esports governing body IESF signs agreement with Asian counterpart

There are believed to be close to 2.5 billion gamers worldwide

Registration deadline for UAE Astronaut Programme extended to May 1

All applicants must be UAE nationals aged above 18 and must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed reiterates UAE’s Covid-19 preparedness

On Monday, the UAE reported two additional Covid-19 deaths and 41 new cases, taking the total number of cases in the country to 611

Saudi Aramco weighs pipeline stake sale to raise cash

Aramco could raise more than $10bn from the sale

Oman state companies told to pause capital outlays, cut expenses

All state-run companies will reduce their operational and administrative expenses in 2020 by 10 per cent

UAE fuel delivery service Cafu to provide ambulances with free fuel for two weeks

Contactless fuel delivery will be provided to front-line health workers for free

Dubai establishes disease control centre; two-week sterilisation drive in Al Ras

The Dubai Health Authority would provide all essential supplies to Al Ras residents whose movements will be restricted throughout the day for two weeks beginning from March 31

RTA announces free public parking in Dubai for two weeks

The directive will be effective from March 31