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Dubai Silicon Oasis offers rent waivers, deferred payments to residents, startups and retailers

Existing residential tenants at Dubai Silicon Oasis can now make monthly payments towards their rent

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UAE announces reduced timings for school students during Ramadan

The duration of the classes has been cut to 30 minutes for all students

UAE issues five fatwas regarding Ramadan fasting and prayers amid Covid-19 crisis

Frontline medical workers are permitted not to fast while on duty if they fear that fasting could lead to weakening their immunity

Sheikh Mohammed announces 10 million Ramadan meals; UAE’s biggest-ever community programme

A website 10millionmeals.ae has been launched to promote this campaign and to explain how individuals can contribute to the initiative

UAE fuel delivery service Cafu to provide free fuel to DHA workers

Last month, Cafu committed free fuel for all ambulances operated by Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) for a period of two weeks

UAE announces 479 new Covid-19 cases, four deaths

The total number of cases reported in the country now stands at 6,781, with the death toll at 41

Dubai trade event Arabian Travel Market cancels 2020 edition

The next edition of the region’s largest travel fair will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 16-19, 2021

UAE announces working hours for Ramadan 2020

It added that the public sector bodies must continue to abide by the relevant remote working circulars issued to their departments

‘We made plans if occupancy hit zero. That hasn’t happened’ – Dubai property broker

Four experts in the UAE property sector weigh in on the opportunities that short-team leases are providing in Dubai

Rainfall expected in parts of UAE, temperatures to stay low

UAE weather: Scattered rain hits parts of the country; overcast conditions forecast for rest of the week

The UAE recorded its lowest temperature of 15.3°C in Raknah at 4.15am today

Dubai schools can deliver textbooks now – KHDA

Parents can also collect the books as long as strict safety and health guidelines are adhered to

UAE banks not allowed to lay off nationals in response to virus

The order does not include those Emirati employees who have resigned or breached job duties that require letting them go

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UAE launches Covid-19 tracing app

The app which uses the Bluetooth function on smartphones allows users to detect and identify another device with the same installed app

Free parking in Dubai extended until April 25

The announcement followed a decision by the emirate to extend the ongoing 24-hour sterilisation programme

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UAE reports 477 new cases, total tally at 6,302

The death toll from the virus in the country has also risen to 37

Dubai extends 24-hour sterilisation drive for another week, restrictions to remain

Dubai residents, excluding employees of vital sectors, will continue to require movement permits to leave their homes

Covid-19: UAE announces 460 new cases, 2 deaths

The total number of those infected in the country tallies 5,825

Dubai’s DIFC offers three-month rent waiver to retailers

From April to June 2020, retailers of all types based in Gate Avenue, Gate Village and Gate District will not be required to pay basic rent

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GCC Update: Saudi reports 518 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths; Kuwait registers 119 additional cases

The total number of Covid-19 infections in Saudi Arabia tallies 6,380 while as many as 1,524 people are infected in Kuwait

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Update: Dubai residents can get only one movement permit every three days

Employees of vital sectors do not need to apply for the movement permit, but instead will require a letter from their employer confirming their necessity to commute

UAE’s GEMS Education to cut school fees by up to 50% for families impacted by virus

Parents who have experienced income reductions, lost their jobs or businesses, or been placed on unpaid leave can avail the discounts

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Etihad to commence limited passenger services from May 1

The announcement is subject to the UAE government’s decision to lift passenger travel restrictions

Emirates to operate three additional flights from Dubai to Manila next week

Only citizens of the Philippines and those who meet the entry requirements of the destination will be allowed to board

Dubai Police smart helmets

Watch: Police in the UAE use smart helmets to screen for Covid-19 symptoms

The helmets can monitor a person’s body temperature and are capable of night vision too

Dubai Economy received almost 800 customer grievances on price hikes

Of the complaints, 71 per cent related to price hikes were received through the portal while 29 per cent came through the Dubai Consumer application

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Emirati media person arrested for making ‘racist comments’ in online video

The video sought to “create divisions based on ethnicity and nationality”, officials said

Dubai extends closure of hotels, restaurants, events, until further notice

A disinfection programme is underway in the emirate and was expected to end on April 18

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Covid-19: UAE reports 432 new cases, 5 deaths

The total number of deaths in the UAE has now reached 33

Air Arabia announces new repatriation and cargo flights

All passengers are expected to wear gloves and face masks in order to board the flight

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Emirates begins on-site rapid Covid-19 testing at Dubai airport

The results of the blood test are made available in 10 minutes