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UAE petrol prices for May declared

Super 98 petrol will cost Dhs1.91 per litre, while Special 95 is priced at Dhs1.80 per litre

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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ acquires 100% ownership of National Petroleum Construction Company

ADQ assumed complete ownership of NPCC after acquiring 30 per cent shares previously held by Consolidated Contractors International Company

Etihad

Etihad announces flights to 15 international destinations from Abu Dhabi in May

Emiratis wishing to return home from any of the foreign destinations where Etihad is flying to should contact their local UAE embassy or consulate

First Abu Dhabi Bank

First Abu Dhabi Bank reports 22% decrease in year-on-year Q1 2020 net profit

Meanwhile, the value of total assets of the UAE’s largest bank rose 14 per cent to Dhs835bn

Abu Dhabi issues guidelines for reopening restaurants, lounges and bars in hotels

Some of the requirements include testing all staff for Covid-19, installing thermal cameras and ensuring social distancing protocols are in place

Abu Dhabi’s ADPower solar project receives world’s lowest tariff bid

The 2GW Al Dhafra Solar PV project is slated for completion in the second quarter of 2022

Abdul Hamied Ahmed Seddiqi

Ahmed Seddiqi family donates Dhs10m to Covid-19 medical research in the UAE

Dubai-headquartered Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons are one of the world’s biggest luxury watch and jewellery retailers

British Business Group

British Business Group in the UAE launches new website to support companies

Nearly 65 per cent of British Business Group members say they need more clarity on the UAE government schemes available to them

NORQAIN

Independent Swiss watch brand NORQAIN has big plans for the Middle East

In conversation with Bienne-based watch brand NORQAIN’s founder and CEO Ben Küffer

Lucid Motors

Electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors enters UAE and Saudi Arabia

The Saudi PIF-backed company is expected to begin deliveries of its Lucid Air model next year to customers in the Middle East

Abu Dhabi mall employees to be tested for Covid-19; new guidelines for customers visiting shopping centres

The testing of the employees would be carried out in coordination with the Department of Health (DoH)

Etihad Ramadan box

Etihad to distribute Ramadan boxes to healthcare workers in the UAE

Via the Zomato app, anyone who has been medically or financially impacted by the virus can also request for the box

Abu Dhabi’s NMC Health to delist from London Stock Exchange; UAE to seize founder BR Shetty’s assets

NMC Health said last month that they had uncovered $2.7bn of debt hidden from its board, doubling its borrowings to around $5bn

LinkedIn Ramadan campaign

LinkedIn launches first-ever Ramadan campaign from the Middle East

Members can post their thoughts and stories of kindness using the hashtag #MonthOfKindness throughout the holy month

Chevrolet Tahoe

Chevrolet offers deep discounts and order-from-home on its cars in the UAE

Customers can complete the entire purchasing process online without visiting the showroom

UAE reports 536 new Covid-19 cases, total cases cross 10,000

The ministry also reported five new fatalities, thereby raising the total death toll up to 76

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad extends suspension of flights until May 16

The UAE suspended all international flights last month to contain the spread of Covid-19

coronavirus covid-19

UAE reports 518 new Covid-19 cases, four deaths

The health ministry also announced 91 new recoveries

New UAE low cost carrier Air Arabia Abu Dhabi gets ‘operating certificate’

The airline said it will work to finalise the launch date depending on when “market conditions improve and skies are open again”

Dubai bans gatherings of more than 10 people during Ramadan

Physical contact including handshakes and hugs are strictly prohibited during these gatherings

Abu Dhabi considers reopening malls with precautionary measures in place

Shoppers will be required to wear masks and gloves and maintain social distancing

Spinneys Liquor launches new home delivery service in Abu Dhabi

Residents of the capital can have alcohol delivered as long as they are over 21, non-Muslim, and have a valid Emirates ID, UAE driving licence or original passport

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Abu Dhabi launches new committee to protect private sector workers’ rights

The committee will ensure the existence of valid employment contracts and that workers are receiving their salaries

BIE agrees proposal to postpone Expo 2020 Dubai, final vote by May 29

To confirm the change in dates, the decision will need to receive approval from two-thirds majority of member states of the BIE

Sheikh Mohammed approves draft of new UAE national security law

It involves setting up a taskforce as well as the possibility of converting government buildings into medical facilities

E-learning university students

New evaluation system for UAE university students, no dismissals during Covid-19 crisis

Students can choose a ‘pass’ or ‘no pass’ evaluation instead of a grade

Expired Emirates IDs will be valid for banking transactions in the UAE

The country’s central bank also instructed all banks to consider entry permits issued to expats in the UAE from March 1 – December 31, 2020 to be valid

DP World manasah

DP World launches online marketplace to support artisans and small businesses during Ramadan

Sellers can register on manasah.com for free

Rivoli

Rivoli to offer free optical lenses to all doctors, nurses and healthcare staff in the UAE

They need to visit any Rivoli EyeZone store across the country and present their work ID to avail of the offer

UAE issues five fatwas regarding Ramadan fasting and prayers amid Covid-19 crisis

Frontline medical workers are permitted not to fast while on duty if they fear that fasting could lead to weakening their immunity