#Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Pay

TAMM launches Abu Dhabi Pay to offer digital payment options for government services

Currently, digital wallet and credit card payments are available while direct bank debit will subsequently be added to the platform

Abu Dhabi launches free online learning programmes for all UAE residents

It will include courses developed by institutions such as Yale University, Duke University, Imperial College London, Google, and IBM

New York University Abu Dhabi Institute launches online Nobel Laureate Lecture Series

The series is available on the Institute’s YouTube channel

Wizz Air to begin low-cost flights to Europe from Abu Dhabi this year

It added that these flights are subject to aviation activities being resumed in the respective countries

Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company

Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company reports Q1 net profit of Dhs122.6m, up 133% y-o-y

Its gross premiums increased to Dhs1.87bn, up 7.7 per cent over the corresponding quarter from last year

Abu Dhabi’s Waha to invest bulk of $200m in US stocks

Waha Capital posted a loss of Dhs616m for 2019

Etihad

Etihad announces flights to 15 international destinations from Abu Dhabi in May

Emiratis wishing to return home from any of the foreign destinations where Etihad is flying to should contact their local UAE embassy or consulate

NMC controversy: Founder BR Shetty issues first public statement, denies wrongdoing

Shetty claimed he was also a victim of fraud and put the blame on a “small group of current and former executives”

UAE weather update: Rain hits scattered parts, overcast conditions forecast for the rest of the week

The UAE recorded its lowest temperature of 20°C at Ras Al Khaimah Airport at 6am today

Abu Dhabi issues guidelines for reopening restaurants, lounges and bars in hotels

Some of the requirements include testing all staff for Covid-19, installing thermal cameras and ensuring social distancing protocols are in place

Abu Dhabi’s ADPower solar project receives world’s lowest tariff bid

The 2GW Al Dhafra Solar PV project is slated for completion in the second quarter of 2022

British Business Group

British Business Group in the UAE launches new website to support companies

Nearly 65 per cent of British Business Group members say they need more clarity on the UAE government schemes available to them

Abu Dhabi mall employees to be tested for Covid-19; new guidelines for customers visiting shopping centres

The testing of the employees would be carried out in coordination with the Department of Health (DoH)

Abu Dhabi’s main refinery makes China sales push after servicing

Prior to the pandemic, the plant had been mostly targeting Europe for sales of low-sulfur diesel and jet fuel

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad extends suspension of flights until May 16

The UAE suspended all international flights last month to contain the spread of Covid-19

Abu Dhabi Sheikh invests $1bn in top grocer LuLu

LuLu operates shopping malls and other businesses such as hospitality and real estate, and had an annual turnover of about $7.4bn

Abu Dhabi considers reopening malls with precautionary measures in place

Shoppers will be required to wear masks and gloves and maintain social distancing

Spinneys Liquor launches new home delivery service in Abu Dhabi

Residents of the capital can have alcohol delivered as long as they are over 21, non-Muslim, and have a valid Emirates ID, UAE driving licence or original passport

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Abu Dhabi launches new committee to protect private sector workers’ rights

The committee will ensure the existence of valid employment contracts and that workers are receiving their salaries

Video: Field hospitals for Covid-19 patients to open in Abu Dhabi, Dubai

The facilities are being set up in Emirates Humanitarian City, Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center and Dubai Parks and Resorts

E-learning university students

New evaluation system for UAE university students, no dismissals during Covid-19 crisis

Students can choose a ‘pass’ or ‘no pass’ evaluation instead of a grade

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

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

UAE reports 398 new Covid-19 cases, three deaths

Officials confirmed that another 172 people had recovered completely, raising the total number of recoveries to 852

Etihad announces new passenger flights from Abu Dhabi

The new destinations include Brussels, Dublin, London (Heathrow), Tokyo (Narita) and Zurich

Abu Dhabi’s new support programme helps residents pay for education and healthcare

The cutoff date for fee assistance applications is April 23, 2020 

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Pics: UAE opens 13 additional drive-through Covid-19 testing facilities

For those looking for elective testing and for assurance of being cleared of the virus, the test is priced at Dhs370

UAE’s Etihad expands its passenger freighter network

Etihad Cargo is introducing services between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne, Chennai, Kerala, Karachi, and Amsterdam

Abu Dhabi residents do not require movement permits during sterilisation programme

The sterilisation programme takes place in residential areas of the emirate daily from 8pm-6am

Abu Dhabi boosts local businesses with $4bn in tenders

The country has reported 2,359 cases of coronavirus and 12 deaths