Emirates announces new repatriation flights to eight destinations from Dubai

Only citizens of the destination countries will be allowed to board the flights

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UAE reports 518 new Covid-19 cases, four deaths

The health ministry also announced 91 new recoveries

UAE retailer Majid Al Futtaim launches online marketplace through Carrefour

The platform has been successfully piloted for six months with third-party sellers and is now available on the Carrefour mobile app and website

Samsung offers UAE customers upto 35% discount during flash sale this weekend

On April 24-25, from 8-11pm, customers can visit Samsung’s online store, where several products will be available at discounted rates

New UAE low cost carrier Air Arabia Abu Dhabi gets ‘operating certificate’

The airline said it will work to finalise the launch date depending on when “market conditions improve and skies are open again”

Dubai Metro likely to resume services within a “maximum period of one week”

The metro will operate between 7am-7pm during the first phase of the planned reopening of the public transport system

Boeing sued by Kuwaiti company trying to recoup $336m

Chicago-based Boeing has struggled since the Max crashes, which were blamed on faulty flight control software, inadequate flight manuals and lax regulation

Dubai bans gatherings of more than 10 people during Ramadan

Physical contact including handshakes and hugs are strictly prohibited during these gatherings

Abu Dhabi Sheikh invests $1bn in top grocer LuLu

LuLu operates shopping malls and other businesses such as hospitality and real estate, and had an annual turnover of about $7.4bn

Revealed: Dubai issues list of guidelines for reopening malls, offices

The official date for reopening businesses is expected to be “announced shortly”

Saudi Arabia could borrow record $58bn as oil slump bites

The government is looking at additional spending cuts and may issue as much as an additional SAR100bn of debt on top of SAR120bn riyals already announced

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UAE’s DP World launches digital platform to move global trade online

It has also created Digital Freight Alliance, an online association that brings freight forwarders globally onto one platform

UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment expedites food import services

The move will facilitate a continued food supply in the lead to the month of Ramadan

Saudi approves Taraweeh prayer in two Holy Mosques

The Taraweeh prayer will be conducted by the Sheikhs and staff of the two Mosques

Abu Dhabi considers reopening malls with precautionary measures in place

Shoppers will be required to wear masks and gloves and maintain social distancing

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Dubai World Trade Centre announces new measures to support businesses

A full refund will be offered to exhibitors on cancelled events and where a new schedule is not feasible for the participants

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Dubai’s DIFC Courts introduces video conferencing to register wills online

A testator and two witnesses can join via video conferencing from different locations

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GCC Covid-19 update: 1,141 new cases in Saudi; UAE records 483 new infections

The total number of Covid-19 infections in the UAE and Saudi Arabia have spiked to 8,238 and 12,772 respectively

UAE telecom operator du reports 21% decrease in net income for Q1 2020

It also reported revenues of Dhs2.99bn for Q1 2020, down 4.8 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2019

Spinneys Liquor launches new home delivery service in Abu Dhabi

Residents of the capital can have alcohol delivered as long as they are over 21, non-Muslim, and have a valid Emirates ID, UAE driving licence or original passport

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Abu Dhabi launches new committee to protect private sector workers’ rights

The committee will ensure the existence of valid employment contracts and that workers are receiving their salaries

Ramadan 2020: Sheikh Mohammed pardons 874 prisoners; Sharjah ruler releases 369 inmates

The holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on Friday, April 24

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Indian expat in Dubai wins Dhs350,000 in newly-launched Emirates Loto

During the next draw on April 25, the jackpot prize now stands at Dhs40m

UAE moon-sighting committee to meet virtually on Thursday

The holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on Friday, April 24

Oman extends lockdown of Muscat; bans gatherings during Ramadan

The security measures and checkpoints that have been put in place in Muscat will continue till Friday, May 8

Dubai’s Emirates says will resume services ‘as soon as conditions allow’

The airline is currently operating limited repatriation passenger flights to certain destinations

Saudi announces revised curfew hours during Ramadan

Saudi Arabia imposed an evening curfew across the kingdom in March to curb the spread of Covid-19

Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power plans to raise up to $1bn

The company is in talks with local banks about the potential deal that would be denominated in Saudi riyals

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Careem launches grocery and medicine delivery service in Dubai

The deliveries will be fulfilled within an hour after an order has been placed via the Careem NOW app

NMC Health backer weighs strategic options, debt revamp

KBBO chairman Khalifa Bin Butti Omeir Al Muhairi stepped down as vice-chairman of embattled NMC in February amid confusion over the exact size of his stake in the hospital operator