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UAE announces working hours for Ramadan 2020

It added that the public sector bodies must continue to abide by the relevant remote working circulars issued to their departments

Tracecovid UAE tracker

UAE launches Covid-19 tracing app

The app which uses the Bluetooth function on smartphones allows users to detect and identify another device with the same installed app

Etihad

Etihad to commence limited passenger services from May 1

The announcement is subject to the UAE government’s decision to lift passenger travel restrictions

Dubai Police smart helmets

Watch: Police in the UAE use smart helmets to screen for Covid-19 symptoms

The helmets can monitor a person’s body temperature and are capable of night vision too

Abu Dhabi offers 20% rent refund to restaurants in the emirate

This refund applies to contracts signed between Oct 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020, or renewed between April 1 – September 30, 2020

NMC saga: Abu Dhabi’s ADCB begins criminal legal action against several people

ADCB is owed $963m by Abu Dhabi healthcare group NMC, which has now been placed under administration

Abu Dhabi’s new measures to aid low-income families

It includes providing psychological support to those who require it

Free commercial vehicle registrations in Abu Dhabi until the end of 2020

Registration fees that were processed after March 16 will be refunded

UAE reports 398 new Covid-19 cases, three deaths

Officials confirmed that another 172 people had recovered completely, raising the total number of recoveries to 852

UAE residency visas and Emirates IDs to remain valid until the end of 2020

The residency visa of expatriates, whether they are inside or outside of the country, will remain valid until the end of the year

India Supreme Court

Indian Supreme Court suspends repatriation of citizens, including from UAE

It has decided to defer for four weeks all petitions brought before it related to repatriation of Indians stranded in various countries abroad

Imdaad

Imdaad launches ‘disinfection tunnels’ in the UAE

The tunnels can be used in malls, hospitals, construction sites, labour accommodations and even residential areas

Watch: Helicopter flies over Abu Dhabi with ‘stay home’ message

The campaign will also be carried out in other emirates across the UAE

Etihad announces new passenger flights from Abu Dhabi

The new destinations include Brussels, Dublin, London (Heathrow), Tokyo (Narita) and Zurich

Covid-19 testing UAE 4

UAE reports 387 new Covid-19 cases, DHA to begin blood plasma treatments this week

It also announced two deaths, thereby raising the total number of fatalities as a result of this coronavirus in the UAE to 22

Amazon, Meta join ranks of tech companies slashing thousands of jobs

UAE considers proposal to impose restrictions on hiring from certain countries

The options being discussed include strict future restrictions on the recruitment of workers from those countries and activating a “quota” system for them

Abu Dhabi’s new support programme helps residents pay for education and healthcare

The cutoff date for fee assistance applications is April 23, 2020 

UAE reports 376 new Covid-19 cases and 4 deaths; confirms use of hydroxychloroquine

The total number of cases in the country now stands at 3,736

UAE’s Etihad expands its passenger freighter network

Etihad Cargo is introducing services between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne, Chennai, Kerala, Karachi, and Amsterdam

Abu Dhabi residents do not require movement permits during sterilisation programme

The sterilisation programme takes place in residential areas of the emirate daily from 8pm-6am

UAE cabinet approves new paid leave policy for select government employees

Married employees may take fully paid leave to take care of children below the age of 16

coronavirus uae

UAE confirms 300 new Covid-19 cases; Saudi reports 137 additional cases

The ministry also announced 53 additional recoveries on Wednesday

Abu Dhabi boosts local businesses with $4bn in tenders

The country has reported 2,359 cases of coronavirus and 12 deaths

Residents in Abu Dhabi to have medicines delivered at home

The pharmacies must maintain the confidentiality of patients’ information during home delivery of medicines

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Education to offer 20% school fee cut, refund transport charges

It is also establishing an ‘all in this together’ fund to support impacted families

Etihad Airways Elenium Automation

Etihad’s early-warning system at Abu Dhabi airport to identify medically at-risk travellers

The new technology can be retrofitted into any existing airport kiosk, baggage drop facility or installed as a desktop system at a processing point such as an immigration desk

Abu Dhabi GDP hits Dhs620bn for first nine months of 2019

The emirate’s GDP grew 4.6 per cent, up from around Dhs592.9bn in the first nine months of 2018

Offices Send Their employees Home

UAE launches ‘early leave’ for private sector expats to return home during Covid-19 crisis

All establishments are to comply with this directive and employers must book a round ticket for employees availing of this facility

Abu Dhabi’s ADNEC waives fees for 4,000-bed London hospital site

ADNEC’s massive London conference centre is being converted into an emergency hospital to support Covid-19 cases

Emirates Loto

UAE’s Emirates Loto weekly draw with up to Dhs50m jackpot confirmed for April 18

The draw was initially scheduled to commence on March 28, but was delayed as a result of the precautionary Covid-19 measures in the country