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Salman Khan

Video: Salman Khan has a message for Abu Dhabi residents amid Covid-19 crisis

The Bollywood star has urged people to stay at home and to get themselves tested in case they develop symptoms of the virus

Abu Dhabi University

Abu Dhabi University creates face shield prototype for healthcare sector

The university aims to send 100 of these shields to hospitals over the coming weeks

Dubai schools allowed to raise fees by 6.4%

Schools in Dubai are scheduled to reopen in September – KHDA

It hasn’t indicated whether e-learning will continue to be a part of the education process

coronavirus covid-19

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 731 cases, Saudi registers 2,736 infections

The death toll in the UAE and Saudi Arabia has risen to 220 and 312 respectively

Emirates Loto

Three winners share Dhs1m prize in fifth edition of UAE’s Emirates Loto draw

The winning combination of numbers were 5, 21, 24, 25, 29 and 32

Etihad adds destinations for special flights to return UAE residents

These flights have already received approvals from the UAE government

Air Arabia Q1 2020 net profit falls 45 per cent

The airline also reported a turnover of Dhs901m in the first quarter of this year

Why UAE businesses must streamline sales through technology

UAE-based Saphyte provides businesses a software solution using intuitive design, automation and big data to create a competitive edge

Sharjah’s first drive-in cinema at Aljada to offer free daily screenings

Movie Nights at Aljada is scheduled to open on Wednesday, July 1

UAE weather update: Some rainfall expected; overcast conditions forecast for rest of the week

The UAE recorded its lowest temperature of 20.6°C in Jais Mountain at 2.45am today

Dubai denies media report that it is seeking support from Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala

It added that Reuters published the story without verifying the trustworthiness of its source

UAE PASS to be sole digital identity to access government services in Dubai

Users can access more than 5,000 government services using a single username and password

Razeen Field Hospital Abu Dhabi

UAE reports 796 new Covid-19 cases; Abu Dhabi inaugurates 250-bed field hospital

There are four more field hospitals under construction in Abu Dhabi

What role do GCC banks play in the current economic crisis?

Although the Covid-19 situation is straining financial institutions, banks have a major role to play in keeping economies buoyant during the current crisis and beyond

Covid-19 testing UAE

UAE reports 747 new Covid-19 cases, total death toll reaches 210

The new cases were confirmed following 38,000 additional tests conducted in the country

Emirates Loto

UAE’s Emirates Loto jackpot prize at Dhs50m for May 16 draw

The fatwa-approved lottery is open to people located in any part of the world

coronavirus

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 698 cases, Saudi registers 2,039 infections

The death toll in the UAE and Saudi Arabia has risen to 208 and 283 respectively

Uber launches UberMedics to support healthcare workers in the UAE

It has partnered with Mubadala as well as hospitals including Saudi German Hospital and Zulekha Hospital

Land Rover Defender UAE

Al Tayer Motors delivers world’s first Defender retail units to customers in the UAE

It added that the next shipment of the vehicle is expected ‘latest by Q3 2020’

UAE may merge ministries post-coronavirus – Sheikh Mohammed

The UAE government held a three-day virtual summit to develop a post-virus strategy

UAE residence visa

All visa fines for UAE expats waived

There is a three-month grace period to exit the UAE starting from May 18th

Sheikh Mohammed

Sheikh Mohammed grants 10-year Gold Card visas to Dubai doctors battling Covid-19

Gold Card holders are granted long-term residency visas covering them and their families without the need of a sponsor

India repatriation flights from UAE

Eleven flights from UAE to India in second phase of repatriation between May 16-22

The second phase aims to return 30,000 Indians from 31 countries onboard 149 flights

GCC Covid-19 update: Saudi registers 1,905 cases; Kuwait records 7 deaths

The death toll in Saudi Arabia has risen to 273

Revealed: UAE private sector holidays for Eid Al Fitr 2020

The private sector in the country will enjoy a five-day break from May 22-26

Dubai’s Emirates to resume scheduled passenger flights starting next week

The airline will also offer connections in Dubai for customers travelling between the UK and Australia

Etihad Airways 3D printed face shields PPE

Video: Etihad manufactures 3D-printed face shields for UAE’s healthcare workers

The shields are made from 100 per cent recycled materials

NMC administrators start selling its assets to pay the UAE hospital operator’s creditors

The moves mark the official beginning of the dismantling of NMC, which once had a market value of up to $11bn

Free Covid-19 tests for select expats and all Emiratis in the UAE

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan directed the free testing to begin next week

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE registers 783 cases; Saudi reports 1,911 infections

Since the outbreak, the UAE has recorded a total of 19,661 cases