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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

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

Creating the engineers of the future in the UAE

Engineering plays a key role in supporting the growth and development of a country’s economy

Dubai moving permits

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’s GEMS Education to cut school fees by up to 50% for families impacted by virus

Parents who have experienced income reductions, lost their jobs or businesses, or been placed on unpaid leave can avail the discounts

Dubai Land Department issues new relief measures for tenants, landlords

RERA and its partners will provide necessary life supplies free of charge to those in need in many projects and freehold areas across the emirate

Former chairman of UAE’s NMC urges administrator to act swiftly, supports investigation

Faisal Belhoul said it remains crucial that the investigation into any and all prior wrongdoings at the company is “fully supported”

Pakistan

UAE to repatriate Pakistani prisoners, additional passenger flights from next week

The two flights, operated by flydubai, will transport the prisoners to Faisalabad and Peshawar

Certain food stores allowed to operate in Dubai, outlets fined for inflating face mask prices

Meat, fruits, vegetables, roaster, mills, fish, coffee, tea trading stores can stay open from morning to night

Update: Air Arabia denies reports that it is delaying launch of low-cost carrier

The airline says preparatory work for the launch remains in motion

Ramadan likely to begin on April 24, Eid dates forecast

The month of Ramadan is anticipated to last for 30 days this year

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

Emirates announces passenger flights to more cities

The airline will operate limited services to Jakarta, Manila, Taipei, Chicago, Tunis, Algeria and Kabul

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

How is Covid-19 changing the UAE’s educational landscape?

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 outbreak and extended distance learning programmes, schools and parents continue to deal with a number of challenges

UAE’s education ministry to test electronic exam portal for public schools

The initial mandatory testing on April 13 will cover mathematics for grades 5-12

Etihad announces new passenger flights from Abu Dhabi

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

NMC creditors are forming a committee for $6.6bn debt talks

The company was placed in administration last week

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

Will e-scooters form vital part of travel post Covid-19 restrictions in the region?

Micro-mobility is emerging as an effective tool for essential short distance trips

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

UAE’s Ministry of Economy reduces fees for 94 services

The financial impact on the business sector as a result of fee reduction is estimated at Dhs113m in 2020

UAE cloud seeding

UAE undertook 95 cloud seeding operations in Q1 2020

It used 2,171 flares produced by NCM’s Emirates Weather Enhancement Factory

Emirates NBD approves 40% dividend

UAE’s Emirates NBD launches contactless export trade collections service

Clients can access the new digital feature from the safety of their homes or offices to submit an export collections request

Emirates Islamic contributes Dhs10m to UAE’s Covid-19 relief fund

Emirates Islamic is the first Dubai-based financial institution to contribute to the fund launched by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department

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

Founder of Dubai-based GEMS mulls stake sale in school operator

Sunny Varkey is reportedly working with Rothschild & Co to find potential investors

Covid-19: UAE reports 370 new cases to reach 3,360 in total, death toll rises to 16

The UAE said the new cases were detected after it conducted 49,000 Covid-19 tests among citizens and residents