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Dubai Culture launches e-learning initiative in partnership with LinkedIn

There are over 100 training courses that will be available for free primarily for creative professionals within the UAE

Second wave virus concerns loom large over crude oil market

While oil has rebounded rapidly since April as OPEC+ production cuts kicked in and US output fell, the rally fizzled last week

Non-oil trade between UAE, Australia up 17.4% y-on-y in 2019

Aluminium, as well as fresh and chilled meat, topped the list of commodities imported by the UAE from Australia

Dubai allows waterparks to reopen with limited capacity

All attractions, including rides and slides can reopen

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GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 346 infections, 2 fatalities; Saudi registers 4,267 cases, 41 deaths

The death toll in Saudi Arabia has reached 1,052

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Saudi Arabia rolls out $1bn industrial support package

Gross domestic product is expected to shrink the most in two decades this year

L’Oréal Middle East launches programme to support UAE’s Covid-19 relief efforts

More than 84,000 essential and personal care products worth Dhs4m have been donated to NGOs and hospitals

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The OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G is coming to the UAE market

It will be launched in partnership with Etisalat on June 18

Dubai Islamic Bank lists $1bn sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

The sukuk was nearly 4.5 times subscribed with a profit rate of 2.95 per cent per annum

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Saudis cut July oil supply to some Asian buyers by up to 40%

The cuts were widespread across the region from South Asia and Southeast Asia to some parts of North Asia

Goldman banker moving from Dubai to London in latest change to Mideast lineup

Fabrice Francois will join Goldman’s mid-market advisory franchise, known as the cross markets group

United Nations to open Outer Space Affairs project office in Abu Dhabi

The UAE has already embarked on an ambitious space exploration strategy

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Careem launches ‘super app’ to offer ride-hailing, delivery and payments on one platform

The roll-out of the super app started in March 2020 and is expected to complete by the end of June 2020

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Dubai Customs reports 95% increase in business registration applications during January-May 2020

Dubai Customs witnessed a 36 per cent increase in the number of customs transactions completed in the first five months of 2020 to reach 5.9 million

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SEHA showcases UAE’s first CT scanner to diagnose Covid-19-induced pneumonia

The 16-slice mobile CT scanner can evaluate patients who have contracted Covid-19 and assess the possibility of pneumonia, a common side effect of the viral infection

UAE residents, citizens allowed to travel to select countries from June 23

The categories of people allowed to travel along with the approved destinations will be announced at a later date

Dubai’s RTA deploys AI in taxis to curb virus spread

The technology will be rolled out across its entire fleet of vehicles

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Computex 2020 show cancelled, next edition to be held in 2021

The organisers cited ongoing worldwide travel restrictions as one of the main reasons for cancelling the show

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GCC Covid-19 update: Saudi reports 4,507 cases, 39 deaths; Oman registers 1,043 infections

The death toll in Saudi Arabia has crossed 1,000

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Sheikh Mohammed launches New Media Academy in Dubai

The courses curated by international experts will train students in social media and digital marketing techniques

Abu Dhabi issues guidelines for reopening museums, cultural sites

Visitor occupancy must not exceed 40 per cent of the total capacity at these facilities

UAE-headquartered business search engine Hubb launches globally

Hubb’s range of services include food delivery, property, manufacturing, motoring, travel, and job searches among others, via a ‘master app’ with 36 different industries

UAE online fashion platform Nisnass closing down, confirms Al Tayer Group

The estimated final trading date will be July 16

Oil falls for a third day with second-wave virus risks in focus

Futures in New York fell below $35 a barrel after losing 8.3 per cent last week

Global high net worth wealth to dip by $3.1 trillion in 2020 – study

Increased digital engagement has supported the need for wealth managers to redefine their delivery models and grow their digitisation efforts

Hyundai to donate medical equipment worth $2.4m to countries in MEA

Over 603,000 items including face masks, hand sanitisers, protective equipment and 43 ambulances will be donated to 37 countries

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Smart Acres vertical farming company to launch in the UAE in Q3 2020

It has collaborated with South Korean vertical farming tech company n.thing

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Aramco begins taking SABIC stake in $69bn of block trades

Aramco will pay $24.8bn this week as a first installment in the deal

WhatsApp can officially hide online status, announces rollout of Communities

Abu Dhabi’s health department launches Covid-19 home isolation smart service on WhatsApp

The automated “Chatbot” service will allow citizens to get answers to the most common questions about the virus and home isolation recommendations from the health department

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All you need to know about the new Sony PlayStation 5

The console is expected to debut in North America towards the end of this year