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UAE reports 85 new coronavirus cases, Saudi Arabia records second death

The condition of the newly detected cases in the UAE is reported to be stable

Oil slumps again as collapsing demand counters stimulus efforts

Demand is down about 15 million to 20 million barrels a day and will shrink further with India’s decision to go into lockdown

Dubai clarifies directive on closure of commercial establishments

Dubai Economy has outlined businesses which are affected by this decision, the exemptions and the duration of the closure too

Sharjah to offer 10% discount on utility bills for three months

The reduction in electricity bills will cost the government over Dhs230m

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Dubai Police could issue fines of up to Dhs1m for defying StayHome campaign

It is also using drones to ensure compliance with Covid-19 precautionary measures

Tokyo Olympics delayed a year as virus wipes out 2020 plans

The Olympic torch relay that was supposed to start later this week had already been called off

Airlines may take $252bn hit from pandemic, association says

Industry-wide traffic is expected to decline almost 40 per cent in 2020 as a whole

Covid-19: Bahrain registers third death, UAE reports 50 new cases

The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the UAE now stands at 248

Covid-19: Saudi Arabia reports first death, 205 new cases

The number of those infected in the kingdom tallies 767

Video: Here’s what Dubai’s busiest areas look like following stay-at-home order

The UAE has urged residents not to step out of their homes except for essential reasons

RAKBANK reveals measures to support those affected by Covid-19 outbreak

RAKBANK will collaborate with individual customers, SMEs and large corporates on a case-by-case basis to provide flexible solutions

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Dubai financial regulator DFSA warns against increased cyber attacks, frauds

DIFC firms were encouraged to deploy DFSA’s Threat Intelligence Platform to enhance their cybersecurity

UAE includes Covid-19 under communicable diseases law; violators to be fined, jailed

Those who are infected and travel to any place other than a health facility are liable for imprisonment and/or a fine of between Dhs10,000-Dhs50,000

Covid-19 in GCC: Saudi registers 51 new cases, Bahrain reports 41

A total of 562 people are infected with the Covid-19 virus in Saudi Arabia

UAE supermarkets confirm that they remain open, are ‘fully stocked’

Supermarkets also confirmed that they are carrying out regular sanitisation procedures

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Etihad to board only Emiratis and diplomats from foreign airports bound for Abu Dhabi

The airline said that guests currently within the UAE will still be able to depart from Abu Dhabi until 11.59pm on Wednesday, March 25

Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia who exceeded Umrah visa to apply for ‘exemption’

All exemption requests must be submitted before the end of March 28 through the ministry’s website

The latest phase of the #DubaiDestinations campaign,

Visitors to the UAE will not be affected by suspended flights – authority

Visitors who cannot exit the country due to closures will be granted permission to stay legitimately

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UAE directs Emirati students studying abroad to return home

The directive applies to those on scholarships and students studying using private funds too

Sharjah announces free public parking from March 23

The municipality has urged drivers to comply with parking rules and regulations

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Covid-19: UAE reports 45 new cases, total tallies 198

A total of 41 individuals have recovered from the Covid-19 infection in the country

UAE’s Emaar adopts remote working policy for employees

The company’s customer channels will be operating 24/7

Covid-19: GCC reports more than 1,700 cases, 280 recoveries; four deaths

The total number of those infected in Saudi Arabia totals 511

Saudi, Kuwait impose evening curfews to limit spread of Covid-19

The curfew in Saudi Arabia will be in place for 21 days

UAE urges all residents to stay home as it closes malls, makes restaurants delivery-only

People in the country have been asked to step out only to get essential supplies such as food and medicine

Oman asks private sector to activate work-from-home measures

The country already suspended Friday prayers and began to impose a quarantine on all passengers arriving in the sultanate, including for Omanis

UAE boosts stimulus to $34bn to fend off virus impact

The nation’s central bank earlier this month rolled out a $27bn package

Electronic visa for Umrah available now

Saudi Arabia confirms 119 new coronavirus infections including 72 cases in Makkah

The kingdom has already implemented some of the most stringent measures among GCC countries to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic

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Sharjah issues three-month rent waiver for commercial tenants

All shops within these markets will be exempted from paying rent for three months

Oman Air to cut staff after virus hits airline as ‘never before’

Middle East airlines have lost $7.2bn in revenues from the Covid-19 pandemic as of March 11