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UAE reports 150 new coronavirus cases, two deaths

It is the single highest daily rate of infections reported in the UAE since the start of the Covid-19 global pandemic

Dubai launches website to track cost of essential products, protect consumers

Consumers can raise complaints or pose queries regarding the prices of the commodities via the website itself

Covid-19: Saudi reports six additional deaths, 157 new cases

A total of 1,720 Covid-19 infections have been confirmed in Saudi Arabia

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Dubai Municipality withdraws these six hand sanitizers from the market

It warned that these products could affect the nervous system and even cause blindness in severe cases

Dubai Chamber launches webinars to underpin business continuity

The chamber organised its first online workshop in partnership with McKinsey & Company

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UAE issues new remote working directives for private sector within the country

Companies must set up screening points at the entrance to its offices and limit the number of office-based workers to not more than 30 per cent of its workforce

UAE suspends all night permits during its national disinfection programme

The sterilisation programme begins daily at 8pm and ends at 6am the following day. It will continue until the morning of April 5

Ajman cancels all traffic fines of doctors and nurses in the emirate

Sheikh Ammar called for solidarity between community members and the medical staff who are working to contain the Covid-19 pandemic

Saudi minister calls on countries to ‘be patient’ regarding Hajj pilgrimage

Nations must exercise patience till the outlook on the Covid-19 epidemic and its current and future implications become clear

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Watch: How Abu Dhabi built a high-volume Covid-19 testing lab in 14 days

The new lab will prioritise testing of cases within the UAE, but could scale up to receive samples from neighbouring countries too

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Covid-19: The new business opportunities in the Middle East and beyond

While the Covid-19 outbreak has created pandemonium globally, some business segments from education and entertainment to telemedicine and telecommunications now have a bigger role to play than ever before

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Coronavirus: UAE reports one additional death; Saudi records two deaths

A total of 1,563 people have been infected with the Covid-19 virus in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Bahri to donate SAR10m to the kingdom’s ministry of health

On Tuesday, Saudi reported 110 new coronavirus cases, raising the total number infections in the country to 1,563

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UAE healthcare group Aster to offer free telemedicine service and Covid-19 helpline

Patients can schedule free video consultations with general practitioners and paediatricians

Dubai to inject equity into Emirates airline, says Sheikh Hamdan

An earlier report by IATA said that the global airline industry would need government aid and bailouts totaling between $150bn and $200bn if it is to survive the coronavirus crisis

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed reiterates UAE’s Covid-19 preparedness

On Monday, the UAE reported two additional Covid-19 deaths and 41 new cases, taking the total number of cases in the country to 611

Dubai establishes disease control centre; two-week sterilisation drive in Al Ras

The Dubai Health Authority would provide all essential supplies to Al Ras residents whose movements will be restricted throughout the day for two weeks beginning from March 31

E-Learning

All UAE schools, universities to extend e-learning programmes until June

The decision is applicable to both private and public educational facilities

Expo 2020 Dubai organisers seek one-year delay due to coronavirus

A final decision on postponement can only be made by the BIE, the World Expo governing body

UAE reports two more Covid-19 deaths, 41 new cases

The total number of cases in the country now stands at 611, including 61 who have recovered

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Covid-19: Saudi reports 154 new cases; announces free treatment of patients

The total number of those infected in the kingdom now tallies 1,453

UAE issues decree to regulate private sector job cuts, salary reductions during Covid-19

The provisions of the new resolution are only applicable to expatriate employees

Dubai’s Expo 2020 could be delayed over coronavirus – report

A year-long postponement is one of several options to be discussed on a conference call on Monday

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Dubai Police launch rapid-response service for elderly residents in the emirate

It will provide essential support and services including medical aid, disinfection and sanitisation services at their residences

Saudi tells banks to support businesses to avoid job cuts

Central banks around the world have unveiled emergency stimulus packages

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UAE’s Covid-19 tracker website provides live updates regarding the virus

The website also includes a ‘Daily Self-assessment’ tab that allows individuals to assess whether they have contracted the virus

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Revised timings of public transport in Dubai during sterilisation programme

All public transport journeys will commence at 7am

Covid-19 spread: UAE issues updated list of fines for violations

Those “unnecessarily” leaving their homes will face fines of up to Dhs2,000

UAE drive-through Covid-19 testing

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed orders drive-through Covid-19 testing centres across the UAE

The new centres will open in Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Al Ain and Al Dhafra over the next 10 days

Covid-19: UAE reports 102 new cases, one death

The number of Covid-19 infections in the country totals 570