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Covid-19 PCR tests price cost

UAE: Prices of Covid-19 PCR tests reduced to Dhs50 across country

Also, results of the test must be returned within a maximum of 24 hours of the sample being taken

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Sharjah Media City to partner with UAE-based Calyx to organise esports tournaments

Calyx has planned a multi-tournament cycle set to take place over the next six months

UAE reports 993 Covid-19 cases, 1 death

The number of recorded cases has risen to 717,374

Dubai’s OSN appoints interim chief after CEO Patrick Tillieux resigns

The company has appointed non-executive board director Sangeeta Desai as the interim CEO

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan human rights

UAE President issues federal law to establish independent National Human Rights Institution

The Abu Dhabi entity will include representation from advisory bodies, academics and civil society institutions

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Dubai opens registrations for long-term cultural visas for creatives in Al Quoz

The cultural visas were first approved in 2019 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai

Petrol prices

UAE lowers fuel prices for September 2021

Price for diesel was reduced to Dhs2.38 per litre from Dhs2.45 in August

‘The worst has passed’ – Sheikh Mohammed on the Covid-19 situation in the UAE

The Cabinet also approved the regulations governing medical and pharmaceutical products in the country

Children Covid-19 testing

UAE health ministry publishes list of Covid-19 testing centres for school children in northern emirates

The ministry identified 63 testing centres for students across Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Qaiwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah

The SME Story: Rami Darwish, founder and CEO of Arrow Labs

Arrow Labs offers digital tools to empower deskless frontline workers with technology to increase their productivity

UAE conglomerate Al Masaood Group’s vice chairman on where it is headed next

The diversified conglomerate is celebrating its golden jubilee this year alongside the UAE

Dubai’s Emirates announces changes in leadership roles across GCC, Africa, other regions

All of the new appointments are effective September 1, 2021

UAE reports 987 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

The health ministry also reported 1,554 recoveries in the past 24 hours

How to keep pace with rising consumer expectations

The needs of consumers are evolving and it is critical that businesses remain flexible to meet these demands

UAE’s ENEC announces start-up of Unit 2 of Barakah nuclear power plant

The announcement comes within five months of the start of commercial operations of Unit 1

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UAE to open processing of tourist visas for vaccinated individuals from all countries

Starting August 30, the decision applies even to citizens arriving from previously banned countries

Boardroom connection: How to get young directors to be more effective

Young directors should be encouraged to find mentors within and outside of your own board

What comes next for the UAE’s property market?

The UAE’s property market – and specifically Dubai’s – witnessed record sales in the first half of the year on the back of pent-up demand during the pandemic and a progressive regulatory framework

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Emirates ramps up service on Dubai-Muscat route

It will introduce a fourth weekly service starting August 28

UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim secures $1.5bn sustainability-linked loan

Standard Chartered Bank acted as sustainability coordinator on the loan

Abu Dhabi

All Abu Dhabi government employees to return to workplaces starting September 5

Remote working will be allowed for one parent of a child in grade 10 or below who is exempt from in-person school attendance on medical grounds

UAE reports 991 Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths

The number of recorded cases has risen to 713,402

Abu Dhabi schools

Abu Dhabi: Covid tests mandatory for all private and charter school students

Students below 12 can avail free Covid-19 PCR tests at any private or public testing center across Abu Dhabi

UAE reports 983 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

The number of recorded cases in the country stands at 712,411

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Asus VivoBook 15 OLED: Catering to the next generation

The Asus VivoBook 15 OLED is currently available across UAE with a starting price of Dhs3199

UAE assessing net-zero emissions target ahead of COP26

No major OPEC producer has announced a net-zero target

UAE foreign aid

UAE’s foreign aid from 2010 to 2021 totalled $56.14bn

The UAE’s foreign aid was spread across three key categories including development, humanitarian and charitable aid

Saudi Arabia airport

Saudi permits fully vaccinated expats to return from countries facing travel ban including UAE, India

Only expats who received two doses of the vaccine in Saudi Arabia before they departed for their home country will be permitted to return

Ain Dubai

World’s tallest and largest observation wheel, Ain Dubai, to open this October

At 250 metres, it is almost twice the height of the London Eye, with its 48 air-conditioned cabins offering 360-degree views of Dubai’s skyline

Nearly 90% of UAE customers are digital converts to e-commerce

As e-commerce continues to grow, customers are placing greater emphasis on the customer experience