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UAE says “alarming increase” in number of Covid-19 cases

The number of patients currently being treated stands at 6,631

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Fujairah opens free Covid-19 testing centre for UAE residents and citizens

The testing facility is located in Mirbah, Fujairah

Kuwait expats

Kuwait unlikely to extend visas beyond Aug 31, to stop issuing work permits for certain expats aged over 60

Expatriates whose visas expired by the end of May were given a three-month free grace period to renew their documents

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE records 229 infections; Oman registers 16 deaths

The number of deaths in Oman and the UAE stand at 588 and 364 respectively

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 210 cases; 162 infections, 10 deaths registered in Oman

An additional 10 people succumbed to the Covid-19 virus in Oman

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Abu Dhabi prepped to welcome students across 205 school campuses

Five academic models are available to private schools in Abu Dhabi to balance between in-classroom and online learning

Parents to choose their children’s mode of education – UAE education ministry

Parents can choose between face to face at school teaching or through distance learning, for the first term

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Kuwait to move into fourth phase of reopening this week

Salons, gyms, barbershops, tailors, and spas are set to reopen from August 18

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UAE reports 283 new Covid-19 cases, 98 recoveries

The total number of confirmed cases in the country has risen to 64,102

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Sheikh Mohammed visits Covid-19 command and control centre in Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed praised the efforts of healthcare workers in successfully combating the Covid-19 virus

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UAE, Israeli companies agree to jointly combat Covid-19 and develop testing device

The agreement was signed between APEX National Investment and TeraGroup at the headquarters of Al Qudra Holding in Abu Dhabi

Poor diets to cause corporate loss as productivity dips

The Covid-19 pandemic is exacerbating pre-existing issues such as malnutrition and obesity that could hamper employee productivity

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UAE residents flying back to Dubai still require GDRFA approval

A directive that went into effect on Wednesday had said all expats with UAE residency visas can enter the country without prior approvals

UAE-based Foundation Holdings to invest $42m in India’s edtech firm Toppr

Covid-19 has disrupted traditional classroom learning in favour of digital offerings

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 277 cases; 701 infections registered in Kuwait

The death toll in the UAE stands unchanged at 358

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Look better, rank higher and get interactive to supercharge your professional profile

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UAE hits target of 15,000 volunteers for Covid-19 vaccine phase III trials

The target was achieved in less than a month with individuals from 107 nationalities participating in the programme

Covid-19 impact: Will hybrid office models pave the way forward?

Companies that recognise that the future is built on a foundation of flexibility and openness, are more likely to thrive

New AI-based mobile app Wai-Eye to assist schools in Covid-19 compliance

Wai-Eye leverages existing CCTV network to enforce health protocols

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UAE reports 246 new Covid-19 cases, no new deaths

The total number of confirmed infections in the country has reached 63,212

Dubai’s Emaar Properties posts 35% drop in net profit for H1 2020

It recorded Dhs9.032bn in revenues for H1 2020

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Saudi’s GACA denies reports that kingdom plans to resume international flights in October

A circular published on social media is “baseless and fabricated”, says the aviation authority

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DDoS attacks triple year-on-year in Q2 2020: Kaspersky

Spike attributed to Covid-19 disrupting travel plans

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Dubai Tourism extends deadline for hotels to comply with sustainability measures

Hotel establishments have been offered a 12-month extension to ensure they implement the new measures

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 262 cases; 263 infections registered in Oman

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 358

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Seven new drive-through Covid-19 screening centres open in UAE to facilitate Abu Dhabi entry

Those wanting to enter the capital emirate can book an appointment via the SEHA phone app

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Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates Dhs300m medical research facility in Dubai

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Medical Research will focus on communicable diseases, in addition to research on Covid-19

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What will the future travel industry look and feel like?

It’s time to ask ourselves how our trips – whether for pleasure or work – impact the world around us

UAE’s Air Arabia reports net loss of Dhs169m for H1 2020

Air Arabia served a total 2.48 million passengers in the first half of 2020, a drop of 57 per cent compared to first half of 2019

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Dubai businesses return to growth in July as pandemic impact eases

Construction as well as the wholesale and retail industry are leading the upswing