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Dubai closes brokerage office; fines 8 businesses and warns 1 for flouting Covid-19 measures

The violations were spotted in businesses located in Al Muraqqabat, Naif, Ayal Nasir, and Al Thanyah First areas

Dubai Health Authority

DHA opens three new Covid-19 testing facilities in Dubai

There are now five dedicated Covid-19 testing centres in Dubai

UAE first country where Covid-19 tests exceed population

Local health authorities have performed in excess of 10 million tests

Air Arabia announces free global Covid-19 cover for all passengers

The cover includes medical expenses and quarantine costs and is valid for 31 days

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,061 cases, total infections cross 100,000 mark

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 435

Oil steady near $39 after surge on optimism for US stimulus

People in China are vacationing during the Golden Week holiday, displaying the country’s confidence in its economic rebound and its public health measures

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 932 cases; 544 infections registered in Oman

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 429

Domestic workers

UAE resumes issuing entry permits for domestic workers

It has also started granting employment permits for government and semi-government entities, as well as employees of vital facilities

Dubai

Dubai fines 8 businesses, warns 13 for violating Covid-19 protocols

The inspections teams also found that 656 commercial establishments fully complied with the precautionary measures

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Marhaba offers pre-flight home Covid-19 testing and check-in to customers in Dubai

Passengers can obtain a medical certificate within 24 to 48 hours of being tested at any location of their choice across Dubai

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE registers 1,041 new infections, 1,001 recoveries

The death toll in the UAE remains unchanged at 426

healthcare

Three trends defining the future of healthcare

The weakness of the present healthcare system revealed by the Covid-19 crisis, along with the rise in chronic diseases associated with lifestyle changes and a rapidly ageing population worldwide, will shape the future of healthcare

Etihad

Etihad offers complimentary Covid-19 tests for flights from Abu Dhabi

The airline has partnered with Life Medical Diagnostic Center to offer testing at its network of facilities across the UAE

Covid-19 update: UAE registers 1,231 infections, highest daily rise since the outbreak

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 426

The best Gulf-based business ideas for 2021 and beyond 

Here are five business ideas with the potential to thrive in 2021 and beyond

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Covid-19: UAE reports 1,181 infections, 1,168 recoveries

The new cases were identified following 107,187 Covid-19 tests conducted to screen for the virus

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,158 cases, highest daily rise in new infections

The registered infection count in the UAE has risen to 421

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,100 cases, highest daily increase since the outbreak

The second highest daily rise in infections, totalling 1,083, was recorded on September 23

Emirates introduces self check-in, bag drop off service at Dubai airport

The service is now available to customers travelling to all destinations except to the US, Canada, China, India and Hong Kong

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Dubai’s DHA reduces cost of Covid-19 PCR tests at government facilities to Dhs150

The cost of these tests at private hospitals will remain capped at Dhs250

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE registers 995 cases; 528 infections confirmed in Oman

The death toll in the UAE now stands at 416

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Dubai Economy fines 18 entities, warns 12 others for non-compliance with Covid-19 protocols

The businesses which were issued fines were spread across several shopping centres, as well as Dubai International City, Al-Daghaya, and Ayal Nasir

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE registers 626 cases; 607 infections reported in Oman

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 413

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Abu Dhabi mandates international travellers to disclose date of entry into UAE

Residents and visitors are also mandated to adhere to approved quarantine protocols

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Dubai says all entertainment activities must end by 1am

Hotels will also have to suspend the provision of food and beverage services after 3am

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 851 cases; 1,543 infections registered in Oman

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 412

Dubai

Dubai Economy fines seven entities for non-compliance with Covid-19 precautionary measures

The inspectors added that they found 720 commercial establishments which fully complied with all the guidelines

UAE Officials Disinfect Streets To Curb Spread Of Coronavirus

UAE government denies imminent Covid-19 lockdown

It urged the public not to circulate rumours or to rely on news shared by fake accounts

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,078 cases, second highest daily rise since the outbreak

The highest daily rise in new cases of the coronavirus infection, tallying 1,083 was recorded on September 22

How Covid-19 has worsened corporate cybersecurity woes

As organisations struggle to spread the security umbrella to remote workers, experts urge renewed commitment to cybersecurity best practices