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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

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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

Trump says he will ‘suspend immigration’ to US over virus concerns

The US President did not offer specifics, such as the time frame or the scope of who would be affected

Sheikh Mohammed announces 10 million Ramadan meals; UAE’s biggest-ever community programme

A website 10millionmeals.ae has been launched to promote this campaign and to explain how individuals can contribute to the initiative

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

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Update: Dubai residents can get only one movement permit every three days

Employees of vital sectors do not need to apply for the movement permit, but instead will require a letter from their employer confirming their necessity to commute

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

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UAE ministry cuts work permit fees by up to 94%

The move is aimed at supporting business owners and investors in the country

Saudi intercepts two missiles headed towards Makkah, Jeddah

The kingdom’s air defense forces destroyed the ballistic missiles over Taif

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UAE public and private sector to have same number of national holidays

New decree aims at achieving a “balance between the two sectors”, the government said

UAE issues special coins, bank note to commemorate Year of Zayed

A total of 5,000 silver commemorative coins weighing 60 grams will be issued

Saudi official hints at progress of Salwa canal project at Qatar border

The cost of the project has been estimated at SAR2.8bn

Saudi brings forward Eid Al Adha holiday

Some workers will receive an extra long Eid break this year

Saudi executes and ‘crucifies’ Myanmar national for murder and theft

The man was charged with breaking into the home of a woman, shooting and stabbing her to death after robbing her

Saudi freezes new trade with Canada, expels ambassador

The move came after Canada’s foreign ministry urged Riyadh to release arrested civil rights activists

UAE says Abu Dhabi airport operating normally, denies Houthi attack claim

Abu Dhabi Airports confirmed in a statement that there had been an incident involving a supply vehicle

Work set to begin on Saudi’s Salwa Canal project

The planned canal, expected to cost SAR2.8bn, will add 60 kilometres to the Saudi coastline when completed

UAE announces Covid protocols for Eid Al Adha

UAE announces Eid holidays for public sector

Federal government employees will be off from Thursday, June 14, until the third day of Shawwal

Saudi appoints businessman as new labour minister

Ahmed bin Suleiman al-Rajhi is the third minister to hold the labour portfolio since 2015

UAE to approve law allowing 100% foreign ownership of companies by year-end

Previous attempts to introduce the legislation have been met with opposition from some Emiratis

Saudi plans nuclear waste site, canal on Qatar border

The proposed canal project would separate Qatar from the mainland

Saudi crown prince says focus on “end not means” of reforms, hints at Israel cooperation

Mohammed bin Salman was speaking to Time magazine for an April cover story

UAE announces Covid protocols for Eid Al Adha

UAE to have dry night for national holiday

Authorities have yet to announce whether workers will receive a day off to mark the occasion

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UAE appoints Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s son as chairman of State Security

Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed will hold a ministerial rank