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Covid-19: UAE reports 432 new cases, 5 deaths

The total number of deaths in the UAE has now reached 33

Air Arabia announces new repatriation and cargo flights

All passengers are expected to wear gloves and face masks in order to board the flight

Emirates rapid Covid-19 testing

Emirates begins on-site rapid Covid-19 testing at Dubai airport

The results of the blood test are made available in 10 minutes

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GCC Update: Saudi reports 493 new Covid-19 cases, 6 additional deaths

The total number of those infected in the kingdom tallies 5,862

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Emirates Loto to hold its inaugural draw this week, offers jackpot of Dhs35m

The draw will be livestreamed on April 18

Dubai completes first genome sequencing of Covid-19 virus

The genome of the virus causing Covid-19 consists of 30,000 genetic bases or letters

Abu Dhabi offers 20% rent refund to restaurants in the emirate

This refund applies to contracts signed between Oct 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020, or renewed between April 1 – September 30, 2020

NMC saga: Abu Dhabi’s ADCB begins criminal legal action against several people

ADCB is owed $963m by Abu Dhabi healthcare group NMC, which has now been placed under administration

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

It includes providing psychological support to those who require it

Dubai’s Danube Group says will not lay-off any staff due to Covid-19 impact

Danube said it is continuing to operate some of its construction activities

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

UAE weather: Moderate to heavy rain, winds hit parts of the country

The UAE recorded its lowest temperature of 15.7°C in Jais Mountain at 6.15am on Wednesday

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

Registration fees that were processed after March 16 will be refunded

Dubai Mall launches virtual store on noon’s online portal

Deliveries will be fulfilled by noon.com across the UAE including next-day delivery on select orders

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

Saudi Arabia joins Gulf dollar bond binge with new debt offering

Saudi Arabia is offering the 40-year tranche at about 5.15 per cent

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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

British Airways flight collides with Emirates airplane at Dubai airport

No one was injured in the incident, which took place on Tuesday morning

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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

MBRSC shortlists 10 candidates for UAE analog mission

The shortlisted applicants include five women. The youngest of the 10 applicants is aged 25, while the oldest is a 40-year-old male

Former chairman of UAE’s NMC urges administrator to act swiftly, supports investigation

Faisal Belhoul said it remains crucial that the investigation into any and all prior wrongdoings at the company is “fully supported”

Saudi Ports Authority, Saudi Global Ports sign mega BOT agreement

The agreement will create more than 4,000 job opportunities in the port and logistics sector

Kuwait’s stock exchange delays trading debut due to Covid-19

The listing, scheduled for April 19, has been postponed until further notice

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

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

Certain food stores allowed to operate in Dubai, outlets fined for inflating face mask prices

Meat, fruits, vegetables, roaster, mills, fish, coffee, tea trading stores can stay open from morning to night

Update: Air Arabia denies reports that it is delaying launch of low-cost carrier

The airline says preparatory work for the launch remains in motion

Ramadan likely to begin on April 24, Eid dates forecast

The month of Ramadan is anticipated to last for 30 days this year