Oppo Reno 3 Pro

This new OPPO phone, set to launch in the UAE, promises ‘clarity in every shot’

Reno3 Pro’s 44MP plus 2MP dual front camera captures “every facial detail in ultra-high resolution”

Abu Dhabi’s ADX to close trading halls on virus concerns

The Exchange will continue to provide access to trading services through its Sahmi digital platform

Over 3,000 employees at Saudi’s stc to work remotely for two weeks

stc had previously provided remote working facilities to all its employees in the Al Qatif region

Dubai’s Global Village closes for the season

The move comes even as Dubai closes all theme parks, cancels all events to prevent Covid-19 spread

Covid-19: Dubai closes theme parks, cinemas, gyms, spas and cancels all events

All events in Dubai have been suspended from Sunday, March 15, 2020 until the end of the month

Saudi Central Bank declares SAR50bn package to combat coronavirus

Around SAR30bn ($7.99bn) is expected to be made available to banks and finance companies in return for deferring small- and medium-size businesses’ loans

Etihad suspends flights to Beirut, Istanbul as part of network changes due to virus

Frequencies to Jakarta, Seoul and Bangkok have also been temporarily reduced

Dubai-bound flight from India offloads passengers after Covid-19 patient gets on

A British national who boarded the flight was reportedly in quarantine and has tested positive for coronavirus

Saudi Aramco reports 21% profit drop for 2019 on lower oil prices

Brent crude averaged $64.12 a barrel in 2019 compared with $71.67 the previous year

UAE stocks drop amid mounting virus concerns

Dubai’s main index fell 3.6 per cent as of 10.42 am local time

UAE Central Bank announces Dhs100bn package to counter Covid-19

Banks across the country are expected to exercise stable lending practices and treat customers fairly

Abu Dhabi closes Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre, Ferrari World, other tourist sites

The closures will extend from March 15-31, though visitors have been asked to check the individual websites before planning their visits

coronavirus

Coronavirus: GCC reports over 800 cases, 12% recoveries

The WHO declared the new strain of the coronavirus as a pandemic on Wednesday

Saudi Arabia suspends all international flights for two weeks

During the two weeks a few flights would be operated as “exceptional cases”

UAE suspends issuance of all visas, bans travel to Italy, Turkey, among others

The decision does not apply to those who already have their visas issued

How the region’s startup ecosystem is gaining ground

What do startups look for to start off on the right foot in the region

Coronavirus: Dubai reveals Dhs1.5bn stimulus package to support businesses

Package includes cancellation of some fees, reduction in utility bills for three months

Oman suspends tourist visas, halts sports activities for month

Non-class student activities and the provision of shisha have also been prohibited while court attendance has been restricted in the sultanate

Emirates to suspend all Italy flights, conduct thermal screening on US-bound flights

Emirates also plans to gradually roll out thermal screening procedures for all of its flights departing Dubai

UAE announces 11 new coronavirus cases, total count now at 85

The individuals, who belong to nine nationalities, are currently in a stable condition

UAE video calling app ToTok urges Apple and Google to reinstate it on their app stores

The app gained popularity in the UAE late last year before it was removed from Google and Apple app stores

finablr bayanpay

BR Shetty’s Finablr takes urgent steps on liquidity as NMC fallout spreads

Finablr’s shares have declined 87 per cent so far this year

Coronavirus: UAE Central Bank asks employees to work from home

The central bank has also set up a committee which is communicating with banks on procedures to ensure continuity of banking

Abu dhabi uae capital flag

Abu Dhabi activates work-from-home for some govt employees, orders shisha ban

Remote work will mainly extend to senior citizens, working mothers and those who suffer from chronic diseases and respiratory symptoms

No intent to end the academic year early – UAE Ministry of Education

Educational institutions across the country were closed down for a period of four weeks, starting March 8

Saudi Arabia bans travel, flights to EU, India, Philippines, among other countries

It has given a 72-hour period for its citizens and residents from the countries on the list to return to the kingdom

Kuwait suspends all flights from March 13, Qatar reports over 230 new coronavirus cases

Kuwait has also announced a public holiday from March 12 to March 26

Danube launches affordable project in Dubai with prices starting from Dhs290,000

The project, located in Al Warsan, features 741 residential units and is slated for completion in March 2021

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC to increase supply to 4 million bpd in April

Saudi Aramco has also announced plans to raise capacity to 13 million bpd