UAE residence visa

Expired UAE residence visas to be renewed automatically for three months

Residence permits which expired from March 1 will be renewed for three months without any additional fees

E-Learning

All UAE schools, universities to extend e-learning programmes until June

The decision is applicable to both private and public educational facilities

Expo 2020 Dubai organisers seek one-year delay due to coronavirus

A final decision on postponement can only be made by the BIE, the World Expo governing body

UAE reports two more Covid-19 deaths, 41 new cases

The total number of cases in the country now stands at 611, including 61 who have recovered

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Covid-19: Saudi reports 154 new cases; announces free treatment of patients

The total number of those infected in the kingdom now tallies 1,453

UAE issues decree to regulate private sector job cuts, salary reductions during Covid-19

The provisions of the new resolution are only applicable to expatriate employees

Fintech PayBy launches mobile payment services in UAE

Consumers will be able to download the PayBy app onto their smartphones in April this year

Dubai’s Expo 2020 could be delayed over coronavirus – report

A year-long postponement is one of several options to be discussed on a conference call on Monday

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Dubai Police launch rapid-response service for elderly residents in the emirate

It will provide essential support and services including medical aid, disinfection and sanitisation services at their residences

Abu Dhabi bank ADCB says no layoffs in 2020 due to Covid-19 impact

The lender, the third largest in the UAE, is also participating in a package of financial incentives

UAE cuts petrol prices for April as oil slumps to new lows

Diesel prices have been reduced to Dhs2.06 down from Dhs2.25 per litre

Saudi tells banks to support businesses to avoid job cuts

Central banks around the world have unveiled emergency stimulus packages

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UAE’s Covid-19 tracker website provides live updates regarding the virus

The website also includes a ‘Daily Self-assessment’ tab that allows individuals to assess whether they have contracted the virus

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

metro disinfection

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