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

Etisalat CloudTalk Meeting

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

Covid-19: UAE reports 72 new cases, Saudi extends curfew as case count crosses 1,100

A total number of 405 coronavirus cases have been detected in the UAE so far

In pictures: Dubai’s roads empty as disinfection campaign begins

Movement of traffic and people has been restricted while public transportation will be suspended between 8pm-6am from March 26 – March 29

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Covid-19 in the GCC: Saudi reports third death; Bahrain registers fourth

The number of coronavirus cases in Saudi now totals 1,012, including the 112 newly diagnosed ones

Etihad asks staff to take between 25-50% pay cut; expands cargo operations

Allowances including housing and education assistance will continue to be paid

Dubai Police tells all licenced venues to stop serving alcohol until further notice

An exception will be made for licenced hotels which would be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages, but only as part of its room service

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Motorists in the UAE can renew driving licences online

All driving licences will be renewed irrespective of fines, black points or eye tests

Banks to replenish ATMs with new banknotes – UAE Central Bank

Banks must also provide disposable latex gloves to its customers using the ATM machines

Abu Dhabi banks announce 17 initiatives amid Covid-19 crises

Individual customers will be able to obtain a three-month deferral on their existing personal and auto loans, mortgages and credit card payments with no penalties

All salons and beauty parlours in Dubai shut for two weeks

The directive is to protect the community at large and strengthen preventive measures against the Covid-19 infection

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UAE arrests 64 people for violating home-quarantine orders

By ignoring the orders, the individuals exposed others to the Covid-19 virus

Saudi delivery app raises funds as virus lockdown boosts demand

Nana raised $18m from investors including venture capital fund STV and Middle East Venture Partners

Update: UAE residents ordered to stay home during the disinfection programme this weekend

The workers’ personal or work identity will be checked and verified

UAE to automatically renew residency visas of domestic helpers, labourers

Also, those whose work permits have expired can renew them without undergoing medical tests

Dubai’s RTA tells residents to avoid public transport

The number of taxi passengers have been limited to two per taxi, and they must occupy only the rear seat

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Dubai suspends all residential and commercial property evictions

Imprisonment judgements on all rental-related cases have also been suspended

Dubai directs private sector companies to work from home

The directive is effective from March 25 until April 9

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UAE reports 85 new coronavirus cases, Saudi Arabia records second death

The condition of the newly detected cases in the UAE is reported to be stable