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Dubai’s Expo 2020 could be delayed over coronavirus – report

A year-long postponement is one of several options to be discussed on a conference call on Monday

Dubai police senior citizens

Dubai Police launch rapid-response service for elderly residents in the emirate

It will provide essential support and services including medical aid, disinfection and sanitisation services at their residences

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

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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

Dubai’s Limitless to hire advisers as third restructuring looms

The developer is struggling to repay its debt more than a decade after it rescheduled payments

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Revised timings of public transport in Dubai during sterilisation programme

All public transport journeys will commence at 7am

Dubai Police arrests man for encouraging violation of traffic laws

The offender was encouraging people to discredit police officers

Covid-19 spread: UAE issues updated list of fines for violations

Those “unnecessarily” leaving their homes will face fines of up to Dhs2,000

UAE drive-through Covid-19 testing

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed orders drive-through Covid-19 testing centres across the UAE

The new centres will open in Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Al Ain and Al Dhafra over the next 10 days

Covid-19: UAE reports 102 new cases, one death

The number of Covid-19 infections in the country totals 570

New Middle East F&B association launched in UAE to support its growth

The association will act as a centre-point to connect and promote F&B stakeholders as well as curate the agenda for the UAE’s restaurant industry

Dubai-based Indian businessman offers building in JLT for Covid-19 quarantine

The 77,000 sq. ft property can accommodate upto 400 people

Free parking in Abu Dhabi for three weeks from March 30

The suspension of the Mawaqif parking fees would be subject to a possible revision and extension after three weeks.

Sharjah extends suspension of all activities until the end of April

If required, the suspension will be extended beyond the end of April too

Sharjah Chamber of Commerce provides online attestation services

The service can be availed through the chamber’s website or its smart application

S&P sees Dubai property prices dropping to levels seen in 2010

The Covid-19 outbreak is adding to the strain on Dubai’s real estate market, says report

Parking charges to rise across Dubai

Free parking in Dubai during national sterilisation programme – RTA

The ongoing disinfection drive takes place daily between 8pm and 6am the following day and will continue until April 5

Mobiles in the UAE will not be disconnected due to expired IDs

Individuals will not be required to visit any service centre to provide supporting documents

Covid-19: Dubai free zones offer stimulus package with rents postponed, fines cancelled

Rents will be postponed for six months while temporary contracts will be handed out

Etisalat CloudTalk Meeting

UAE telco Etisalat extends CloudTalk Meeting to now allow up to 50 participants

Etisalat already announced a three-month free trial of its online collaboration platform

Ajman Bank says it will not lay off any of its employees in 2020

The move comes despite the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic

UAE drive-through Covid-19 testing

Video: UAE’s first drive-through Covid-19 testing unit

The procedure takes five minutes to complete and patients are notified of their results within six hours

UAE extends sterilisation programme, movement to remain restricted

Those leaving their home for non-vital work or for buying necessities during the sterilisation period will face fines

How Dubai’s Danube is maintaining balanced growth

Danube Group is focusing on growing its existing businesses, says managing director Anis Sajan

Covid-19: UAE reports 72 new cases, Saudi extends curfew as case count crosses 1,100

A total number of 405 coronavirus cases have been detected in the UAE so far

In pictures: Dubai’s roads empty as disinfection campaign begins

Movement of traffic and people has been restricted while public transportation will be suspended between 8pm-6am from March 26 – March 29

Etihad asks staff to take between 25-50% pay cut; expands cargo operations

Allowances including housing and education assistance will continue to be paid