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UAE reports 15 new Covid-19 cases, total now at 113

As of Tuesday, 127,000 individuals had been tested for coronavirus in the UAE

Saudi to hike oil export to record 10 million bpd as crude prices plummet

The kingdom’s oil exports averaged just under 7 million barrels a day from December to February

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UAE to pilot distance learning initiative on March 9

The UAE had shut down all educational institutions for a period of four weeks beginning March 8, and announced a distance learning initiative

Flydubai suspends flights to India, Saudi, Bahrain among other countries

The airline has announced closure of all flights to and from Saudi Arabia and Bahrain till March 31

‘We will get through these tough times and survive’ – Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed

The Crown Prince expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the medical and paramedical workforce for their exemplary service

UAE Central Bank cuts interest rates

The move follows a similar announcement by the US Federal Reserve

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UAE urges all its citizens to return home amid rising travel restrictions

Several countries worldwide have gone into lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus

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UAE sends aid to Iran to help it combat Covid-19

The aid aircraft that took off from Abu Dhabi contained over 32 metric tonnes of supplies

Covid-19: Saudi, Oman continue to report additional cases

Those infected in Saudi Arabia total 133 while the number of Covid-19 cases in Oman total 24

UAE warns that spreading rumours about Covid-19 via social media is ‘punishable by law’

Officials have warned against sharing videos on social media showing families stocking food and other grocery products

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Finablr warns of risks to its survival as CEO steps down

Finablr’s stock has plunged about 94 per cent this year

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Prayers at mosques, other places of worship suspended in the UAE

Friday congregational prayers have also been temporarily suspended

Mandatory quarantine for passengers arriving in India from UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar

The measures will be in force until March 31 and will be reviewed subsequently

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Coronavirus: No home parties allowed in Dubai this month

The move is a precautionary measure to prevent the transmission of the Covid-19 coronavirus

Gulf Business Academy: Tips on becoming a great leader

Managers are appointed, leaders chosen, says expert trainer Mark Dickinson

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Bahrain registers first coronavirus death

The deceased female had returned from Iran via an indirect flight last month

Dubai orders all pubs, bars and lounges to close until the end of this month

The emirate has already ordered all nightclubs, cinemas, theme parks, spas and gyms to close as a precautionary measure

Abu Dhabi Airport closes Terminal 2

All existing flights will be migrated to Terminal 1

American man dies on Emirates flight from Dubai, will be tested for Covid-19

The man’s family has reportedly told the authorities that he did not have any pre-existing medical conditions

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Abu Dhabi reveals new initiatives such as toll waivers, fee cuts to support economy

All vehicles will be exempt from paying road tolls until the end of 2020

Aramco keeps $75bn dividend promise even with oil’s plunge

The kingdom needs an oil price of $84 to balance this year’s budget

Dubai exchange shuts trading floor to prevent spread of virus

The trading floor will be shut from Monday until further notice

Saudi Arabia suspends work at govt departments for 16 days

All commercial markets and malls with be shut down, with the exception of pharmacies and food stores

Emaar suspends entertainment at all its attractions across Dubai

The list of establishments that will be closed until the end of March include Dubai Opera, VR Park and the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Covid-19: Saudi, Oman, Kuwait report additional cases; GCC recoveries cross 125

A total of 118 people tested positive for the Covid-19 virus in the kingdom

Isra’a wal Miraj holiday announced for public, private sectors in Oman

Sunday, March 22 will observed as a public holiday in the sultanate

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Dubai World Cup to be held without spectators at the venue

Fans will not miss out on the action altogether though as the event will be televised live

Saudis detain 298 government employees in corruption probe

Total sum of misused funds amounted to SAR379m

Oman bans entry for all non-Omanis, except GCC citizens

The decision will be implemented from Tuesday, March 17, for an indefinite period to contain the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus

Coronavirus update: UAE announces 12 new cases, total now at 98

All the individuals are currently in a stable condition