Dubai launches website to track cost of essential products, protect consumers

Consumers can raise complaints or pose queries regarding the prices of the commodities via the website itself

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Dubai Municipality withdraws these six hand sanitizers from the market

It warned that these products could affect the nervous system and even cause blindness in severe cases

Dubai Chamber launches webinars to underpin business continuity

The chamber organised its first online workshop in partnership with McKinsey & Company

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UAE issues new remote working directives for private sector within the country

Companies must set up screening points at the entrance to its offices and limit the number of office-based workers to not more than 30 per cent of its workforce

Oil holds near $20 as Saudi output surges, Russia’s won’t rise

Crude futures in New York were lower on Wednesday, following a record decline in the first quarter

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Dubai’s Careem NOW reduces its commission fee due to Covid-19

It has decided to reduce its commission fee by 15 per cent for restaurants across Dubai

US to meet with Russia, Saudi Arabia amid crash in oil prices

The global benchmark crude has already plunged to record lows, completing the worst quarter in history on Tuesday

Ajman cancels all traffic fines of doctors and nurses in the emirate

Sheikh Ammar called for solidarity between community members and the medical staff who are working to contain the Covid-19 pandemic

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Covid-19: The new business opportunities in the Middle East and beyond

While the Covid-19 outbreak has created pandemonium globally, some business segments from education and entertainment to telemedicine and telecommunications now have a bigger role to play than ever before

Saudi Arabia’s Bahri to donate SAR10m to the kingdom’s ministry of health

On Tuesday, Saudi reported 110 new coronavirus cases, raising the total number infections in the country to 1,563

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UAE healthcare group Aster to offer free telemedicine service and Covid-19 helpline

Patients can schedule free video consultations with general practitioners and paediatricians

UAE approves law to regulate strategic stock of food commodities

The Federal Law No.3 of 2020 is aimed at organising food supplies in the event of crises, emergencies and disasters, as well as for achieving food sustainability

Dubai to inject equity into Emirates airline, says Sheikh Hamdan

An earlier report by IATA said that the global airline industry would need government aid and bailouts totaling between $150bn and $200bn if it is to survive the coronavirus crisis

World oil output may fall by 10 million barrels a day, IHS says

Oil demand in the second quarter is expected to decline by 16.4 million barrels a day compared with the same period last year

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UAE-linked esports governing body IESF signs agreement with Asian counterpart

There are believed to be close to 2.5 billion gamers worldwide

Registration deadline for UAE Astronaut Programme extended to May 1

All applicants must be UAE nationals aged above 18 and must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed reiterates UAE’s Covid-19 preparedness

On Monday, the UAE reported two additional Covid-19 deaths and 41 new cases, taking the total number of cases in the country to 611

Saudi Aramco weighs pipeline stake sale to raise cash

Aramco could raise more than $10bn from the sale

Oman state companies told to pause capital outlays, cut expenses

All state-run companies will reduce their operational and administrative expenses in 2020 by 10 per cent

UAE fuel delivery service Cafu to provide ambulances with free fuel for two weeks

Contactless fuel delivery will be provided to front-line health workers for free

Dubai establishes disease control centre; two-week sterilisation drive in Al Ras

The Dubai Health Authority would provide all essential supplies to Al Ras residents whose movements will be restricted throughout the day for two weeks beginning from March 31

RTA announces free public parking in Dubai for two weeks

The directive will be effective from March 31

UAE issues decree to regulate private sector job cuts, salary reductions during Covid-19

The provisions of the new resolution are only applicable to expatriate employees

Fintech PayBy launches mobile payment services in UAE

Consumers will be able to download the PayBy app onto their smartphones in April this year

Abu Dhabi bank ADCB says no layoffs in 2020 due to Covid-19 impact

The lender, the third largest in the UAE, is also participating in a package of financial incentives

UAE cuts petrol prices for April as oil slumps to new lows

Diesel prices have been reduced to Dhs2.06 down from Dhs2.25 per litre

Saudi tells banks to support businesses to avoid job cuts

Central banks around the world have unveiled emergency stimulus packages

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UAE’s Covid-19 tracker website provides live updates regarding the virus

The website also includes a ‘Daily Self-assessment’ tab that allows individuals to assess whether they have contracted the virus

UAE’s TRA shares list of additional apps for distance learning

The applications will be available on an exceptional basis and until further notice

Kuwait leads drop in Mideast stocks after downgrade

Kuwait was downgraded one level to AA-, with S&P maintaining a stable outlook