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Abu Dhabi’s new measures to aid low-income families

It includes providing psychological support to those who require it

Stranded visitors to the UAE offered medicines at cost price

Visitors with no local health insurance coverage will be able to purchase medicines at Aster Pharmacy

Free commercial vehicle registrations in Abu Dhabi until the end of 2020

Registration fees that were processed after March 16 will be refunded

Dubai World Trade Centre converted into a field hospital

The director general of the Dubai Health Authority said that the emirate was setting up two field hospitals to deal with Covid-19 cases

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Dubai rolls out e-licences for healthcare workers

Applicants do not need to visit the offices of the regulatory body to undergo trainings or receive approvals as the process is now completed entirely online

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UAE reports 412 new Covid-19 cases, curve could ‘flatten’ in 3-4 weeks

Three additional patients suffering from Covid-19 have died, taking the death toll to 28

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Saudi reports 435 new Covid-19 cases, 8 additional deaths; Bahrain registers 7th fatality

The total number of those infected in Saudi Arabia tallies 5,369

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

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

PepsiCo pledges $5m towards Covid-19 relief in MENA region

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, PepsiCo and its foundation are focused on providing financial assistance, medical equipment and meals as well as supporting local health authorities’ efforts across the region

Dubai Police issues 2,527 warnings and fines to violators of movement restrictions

Fines were issued to those found leaving their homes without valid reasons and for not adhering to social distancing rules

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

Saudi reports 472 new Covid-19 cases, 6 additional deaths

The total number of cases within the kingdom now stands at 4,934, which include 805 recoveries

HSBC announces regional Covid-19 charity projects

As much as $505,000 has been allocated to projects in the UAE, which is expected to reach around 13,720 people

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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

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Imdaad launches ‘disinfection tunnels’ in the UAE

The tunnels can be used in malls, hospitals, construction sites, labour accommodations and even residential areas

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

Thousands of Saudi nationals repatriated from abroad placed in isolation

Over 11,000 rooms across the kingdom have been allocated to accommodate repatriated individuals for the 14-day isolation period

Watch: Helicopter flies over Abu Dhabi with ‘stay home’ message

The campaign will also be carried out in other emirates across the UAE

Etihad announces new passenger flights from Abu Dhabi

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

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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

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Saudi Arabia reports 429 new Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths

The total number of cases within the kingdom stands at 4,462

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

Abu Dhabi’s new support programme helps residents pay for education and healthcare

The cutoff date for fee assistance applications is April 23, 2020 

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

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Saudi King extends curfew until further notice

The extension comes as the kingdom reported 382 new coronavirus cases as well as five deaths on Saturday

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

Covid-19 may change corporate sustainability as we know it

The coronavirus pandemic will press industries and investors to make sure corporate social responsibility is truly connected to delivering value