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No fines for residency visa violations in UAE until the end of the year

The decision was announced following a virtual cabinet meeting on Sunday

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UAE launches online campaign for mental support amid coronavirus outbreak

More than 50 experts in the fields of psychology, mental and social support, and life skills are a part of this programme

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Abu Dhabi extends closure of malls, cinemas, commercial establishments indefinitely

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development will be carrying out inspection visits to ensure compliance with its directives

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UAE bans private tutoring in homes and all other facilities

Remote learning offered to students is exempted from this rule

UAE port operator Gulftainer prioritises incoming shipments of medical supplies

The interim and complimentary ‘Express Service Lane’ by the UAE-based company is part of its efforts to aid in the country’s Covid-19 response

LinkedIn to offer free recruiting tools in the UAE for people with ‘critical skills’

Companies can post mission-critical jobs for free on the platform from April 1 to June 30

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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

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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

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

Patients can schedule free video consultations with general practitioners and paediatricians

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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

RTA announces free public parking in Dubai for two weeks

The directive will be effective from March 31

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

The decision is applicable to both private and public educational facilities

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

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.

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

Allowances including housing and education assistance will continue to be paid

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

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Virtual Tour: Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

The 60-second video includes dramatic sweeping aerial footage of the 41-square-kilometre park and its animals including cheetahs, giraffes and gazelles

Abu Dhabi Airports appoints new acting CEO

Shareef Hashim Al Hashmi was previously working with the Tawazun Economic Council

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Etihad to board only Emiratis and diplomats from foreign airports bound for Abu Dhabi

The airline said that guests currently within the UAE will still be able to depart from Abu Dhabi until 11.59pm on Wednesday, March 25

Abu Dhabi suspends all rental evictions for two months

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued the directive to the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department on Monday

Abu Dhabi extends 50% discount on traffic fines till June 22

The discount also covers violations such as black points and the impoundment of vehicles

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UAE carrier Etihad introduces credit to ease travel plans

Passengers can cancel their bookings for free, and use the original value of their bookings as credit towards their next trip

Abu Dhabi Airport closes Terminal 2

All existing flights will be migrated to Terminal 1

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Abu Dhabi reveals new initiatives such as toll waivers, fee cuts to support economy

All vehicles will be exempt from paying road tolls until the end of 2020

Abu Dhabi’s ADX to close trading halls on virus concerns

The Exchange will continue to provide access to trading services through its Sahmi digital platform

Etihad suspends flights to Beirut, Istanbul as part of network changes due to virus

Frequencies to Jakarta, Seoul and Bangkok have also been temporarily reduced

Abu Dhabi closes Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre, Ferrari World, other tourist sites

The closures will extend from March 15-31, though visitors have been asked to check the individual websites before planning their visits

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Abu Dhabi activates work-from-home for some govt employees, orders shisha ban

Remote work will mainly extend to senior citizens, working mothers and those who suffer from chronic diseases and respiratory symptoms

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC to increase supply to 4 million bpd in April

Saudi Aramco has also announced plans to raise capacity to 13 million bpd