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Indians in the GCC who lost their jobs to be given priority for repatriation

India will begin repatriating nationals stranded abroad in a phased manner beginning from May 7

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GCC Covid-19 update: Saudi reports 1,645 cases; Kuwait confirms two deaths

Since the outbreak, Saudi Arabia has reported a total of 28,656 Covid-19 cases

Saudi finance minister says country looking at ‘painful’ measures, deep spending cuts

He added that state oil revenue has decreased by more than half, and non-oil revenue will decrease as well

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What’s trending socially in the GCC

Here’s an overview and analysis of the latest social media news and trends in the GCC

GCC Covid-19 update: Saudi registers 1,351 infections; UAE reports 552 cases

The death toll in the UAE and Saudi Arabia has risen to 105 and 162 respectively

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GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 541 cases, 7 deaths

The total number of Covid-19 cases in the UAE has now spiked to 11,380

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GCC Covid-19 update: Saudi reports 1,289 cases

Saudi Arabia has reported a total of 18,811 Covid-19 infections since the outbreak

Google reveals how Covid-19 has impacted mobility in the GCC

The average mobility reduction for the GCC region during Q1 2020 was 34.1 per cent

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GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 490 new cases, 3 deaths; Saudi registers 1,147 cases

Since the outbreak, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have recorded 7,755 and 11,631 Covid-19 infections respectively

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Bahrain F1 circuit engineers manufacture ventilators, share blueprints worldwide

The device which can be used for non-ICU patients in need of respiratory assistance has already received approval from Bahrain’s Ministry of Health

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Revealed: 10 steps that GCC firms should take when dealing with a cyber attack

The biggest financial losses due to cybercrime occur through business email compromise

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Saudi reports 435 new Covid-19 cases, 8 additional deaths; Bahrain registers 7th fatality

The total number of those infected in Saudi Arabia tallies 5,369

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Video: Why banks and SMEs in the region should adopt mobile banking solutions

New mobile banking app from Comarch makes it easier for entrepreneurs to manage their day-to-day finance and business tasks

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Kuwait to allow repatriation flights, amnesty underway for expats without valid visas

The amnesty scheme allows residency violators to leave the country without paying any fines

EdTech solutions to pave way for digital learning in the GCC

EdTech solutions could prove crucial in ensuring the success of e-learning during the Covid-19 outbreak

Will digital healthcare tools revamp the regional medical landscape?

As technology drives the future of all industries, healthcare startups may help shape the future of medicine too

Mandatory quarantine for passengers arriving in India from UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar

The measures will be in force until March 31 and will be reviewed subsequently

GCC stocks plunge, Aramco drops below IPO price for the first time

On Friday, oil prices plunged the most since 2008 on signs of a breakdown in the global OPEC+ alliance that helped underpin crude’s recovery since 2014

Revealed: Top 10 banks in the UAE

The UAE’s biggest listed banks ranked by total asset size

Exchange houses hold talks with UAE Central Bank over new rules

Revealed: Top 10 banks in the UAE

The UAE’s biggest listed banks ranked by total asset size

Revealed: Top 10 entrepreneurs in the GCC 2017

For centuries the Gulf region and entrepreneurship have gone hand in hand. We take a look at some of today’s entrepreneurs who are making waves in the business world

Revealed: Top 10 banks in the UAE

The country’s biggest listed banks, as ranked by total asset size

Oman announces plans to develop its first waterpark in Muscat

The park will be developed on a pubic-private partnership model

Forbes billionaires list: Top 10 richest people in the GCC

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed once again tops regional rich list.

GCC To Spend $150bn On Education – Report

The number of students in the GCC region is expected to grow at a 3% annually between 2013 and 2020 to reach 13.7 million, a new study says.

How To…Insure Your Home In the Gulf

International insurance provider Zurich says home insurance in the region is essential and inexpensive.

GCC Ministers: More Talks Needed On Integration

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia urges Gulf Cooperation Council to become a single entity.

The Top 50 Banks In The GCC

The region’s banks witnessed a moderate recovery last year with continued overall gains expected for 2012.