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GCC Covid-19 update: UAE records 189 cases; 1,342 infections registered in Saudi

No new deaths were recorded for the fourth consecutive day in the UAE

India announces additional repatriation flights from UAE

From August 1-29, Air India will repatriate Indian citizens on 22 flights from Sharjah and Abu Dhabi airports

Covid-19: Kuwait lifts restrictions in Farwaniya governorate

Lockdowns have now been lifted across the entire country

UAE posts 313 new Covid-19 cases, 393 recoveries

The death toll remains unchanged at 343

G20 to make debt relief extension call closer to year end

All member countries have started implementing the Debt Service Suspension Initiative that currently is set to only run through December

Five steps to take if your business has been impacted by Covid-19

Serial entrepreneur and leadership trainer Spencer Lodge reveals how to create an income during a recession

Oman’s Dhofar, Masirah to remain closed due to Covid-19

Omani nationals who have requested to travel abroad during this time have been given permission

UAE reports 403 Covid-19 cases, 679 additional recoveries

The death toll in the UAE now stands at 331

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 532 cases; 1,262 infections recorded in Oman

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 326

Saudi central banker says ‘too early’ to call recovery V-shaped

The International Monetary Fund is predicting a 6.8 per cent contraction for Saudi Arabia this year

GCC Covid-19 update: 683 infections in UAE, Saudi registers 3,580 cases

The death toll in the UAE and Saudi Arabia has risen to 323 and 1,916 respectively

Coronavirus pandemic drags global M&A to lowest level since 2012

Little more than $1 trillion of deals have been announced this year, making for the slowest first half since 2012

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UAE citizens abroad with Covid-19 symptoms, virus should inform embassy

The total number of cases in the UAE has risen to 49,069

Covid-19: All about investing in the real estate market during a pandemic

Serial entrepreneur and leadership trainer Spencer Lodge speaks to entrepreneur and investor Rob Moore

Oil falls again with virus resurgence casting doubt on demand

US gasoline futures tumbled the most in two months amid fears that lockdowns may need to be re-imposed

Dubai Silicon Oasis disinfection tunnel

GCC Covid-19 update: 430 new cases in UAE; Oman reports 1,366 infections

The death toll in the UAE stands at 308

Decision to resume air traffic in Oman under discussion – officials

Oman has registered a total of 34,902 cases and 18,502 subsequent recoveries since the outbreak of the virus

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UAE issues guidelines on reopening schools, universities in September 2020

Protocols include temperature checks and frequent sterilisation in the new academic year

Motorists in Abu Dhabi to pay parking fee from July 1

Abu Dhabi’s ITC urged drivers to use electronic payment methods to pay the fees

Covid-19 impact: How to strike a perfect work-life balance

As many people work out of home, the lines between work and family time are blurring. Can people still maintain work-life balance?

Covid-19 impact: Maintaining global connectivity is the way forward

Global connectedness will make the world more resilient, making it easier to pick up speed again after the crisis

Sharjah’s Shurooq to reopen its hospitality and leisure destinations

The move has been made in adherence to the UAE government’s health and safety protocols

Covid-19 impact on the regional energy sector: Is it set for a rebound?

In light of historic oil price routs and oversupply triggered by the novel coronavirus, how imminent and optimal is recovery for regional energy markets? Gulf Business speaks to Rita Allan, senior Construction and Projects associate at Pinsent Masons Middle East, to find out more

Building company culture within a remote workforce in the UAE

In this work-from-home world, organisations should look at building a culture based around trust and freedom

Global high net worth wealth to dip by $3.1 trillion in 2020 – study

Increased digital engagement has supported the need for wealth managers to redefine their delivery models and grow their digitisation efforts

WhatsApp can officially hide online status, announces rollout of Communities

Abu Dhabi’s health department launches Covid-19 home isolation smart service on WhatsApp

The automated “Chatbot” service will allow citizens to get answers to the most common questions about the virus and home isolation recommendations from the health department

UAE’s Emirates Islamic offers free Business Banking debit cards to SMEs

The initiative will grant an alternative channel to customers seeking access to cash

Lockdowns may have helped prevent half a billion coronavirus cases

The virus has now caused some 7 million reported cases of Covid-19, with more than 400,000 fatalities