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Video: The OPPO Reno3 Pro makes its Middle East debut on March 18

The Reno3 Pro features a Quad camera setup at the rear and a dual punch hole camera upfront

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

Over 185,000 passenger flights cancelled since Jan-end due to Covid-19 – IATA

Several countries have imposed restrictions on international air travel

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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

Demand collapse pins oil near $30 amid deepening global rout

Futures in New York recovered some ground after falling 9.6 per cent to the lowest level in four years on Monday

UAE Central Bank cuts interest rates

The move follows a similar announcement by the US Federal Reserve

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Video: How OPPO Reno3 Pro is challenging the DSLR market

The primary camera, ultra-wide-angle and telephoto lens combine to offer 2x optical zoom, 5x hybrid optical zoom and up to 20x digital zoom

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

Talabat waives delivery fees to support local restaurants, customers

Customers will be able to choose free delivery from a range of different restaurants and cuisines nearby using Talabat’s app

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

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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

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

Passengers from these countries can travel to Dubai despite entry visa suspension

Emirates airline also denied social media reports that it is planning to suspend all flights from March 17

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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