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Sharjah National Oil awards $40m contract for gas storage facility

The project is planned to be implemented in phases

Sharjah Police

Video: Sharjah Police use drones to reinforce coronavirus movement restrictions

Public announcements were made in three languages via speakers on the low-flying drone

UAE supermarkets confirm that they remain open, are ‘fully stocked’

Supermarkets also confirmed that they are carrying out regular sanitisation procedures

Etihad

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

The latest phase of the #DubaiDestinations campaign,

Visitors to the UAE will not be affected by suspended flights – authority

Visitors who cannot exit the country due to closures will be granted permission to stay legitimately

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UAE directs Emirati students studying abroad to return home

The directive applies to those on scholarships and students studying using private funds too

Sharjah announces free public parking from March 23

The municipality has urged drivers to comply with parking rules and regulations

coronavirus

Covid-19: UAE reports 45 new cases, total tallies 198

A total of 41 individuals have recovered from the Covid-19 infection in the country

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

Pictures: Dubai Police add 10 new BMW motorcycles to their fleet

Dubai Police has been growing its fleet of luxury vehicles

Emirates Loto

Emirates Loto with Dhs35m weekly prize launches in the UAE

The first draw is scheduled to take place on March 28, and every Saturday thereafter

UAE’s Emaar adopts remote working policy for employees

The company’s customer channels will be operating 24/7

UAE suspends all inbound and outbound passenger flights for two weeks

Only cargo and emergency evacuation flights will be exempt

UAE urges all residents to stay home as it closes malls, makes restaurants delivery-only

People in the country have been asked to step out only to get essential supplies such as food and medicine

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Dubai World Cup 2020 is postponed to next year

On Thursday, the country’s federal sports authority suspended all sporting tournaments and competitions

UAE boosts stimulus to $34bn to fend off virus impact

The nation’s central bank earlier this month rolled out a $27bn package

Update: Dubai’s Emirates says to stop ‘most’ passenger flights from March 25

The airline is implementing a series of cost-cutting measures including salary cuts for most employees

Sharjah

Sharjah issues three-month rent waiver for commercial tenants

All shops within these markets will be exempted from paying rent for three months

Senior exec fined $87,500, banned from Dubai’s DIFC for ‘serious breaches’

The executive was found to have carried out client transactions “without authorisation” and engaged in “misleading and deceptive conduct”

Nasdaq Dubai

Sharjah lists $200m sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

The emirate listed a $1bn sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai in April 2019, and another $750m sukuk in October

Sharjah activates work-from-home for government employees

Those who necessarily need to be present in the office will work shorter hours and in shifts

BlackRock, Snam bid for stake in $15bn ADNOC unit

In 2019, KKR and BlackRock agreed to invest $4bn in ADNOC’s oil pipeline network

Motorists can renew car registrations in UAE without testing vehicles, paying fines

The directive comes into effect on Sunday, March 22, for the next three months

Dubai banks to offer virus relief to companies, individuals

Starting April 1, Dubai-based banks will waive loan repayments for three months for individuals forced to take unpaid leave, and for small businesses

Video: Heavy rains, lightning and hail hit parts of the UAE

The NCM urged people to take precautions due to poor visibility in certain areas

UAE closes leisure sites, beaches, sports halls for two weeks

The directive comes into effect today, March 22

coronavirus

Covid-19: UAE reports 13 new cases, total tallies 153

The total number of those who have recovered in the country totals 38

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

UAE announces two coronavirus deaths

The UAE has so far reported 140 Covid-19 cases, including 31 who have recovered

UAE temporarily suspends entry of GCC nationals

The decision will be in place until a pre-examination mechanism for Covid-19 is approved