Having trouble reading this email?, See it in your browser Thursday, 30 April 2020 Covid-19 may curb Dubai property project launches, says Damac chairman Dubai's property market may start inching upward by October 2021 when Expo 2020 opens, said... Oman orders state-owned companies to speed up replacing foreigners with citizens Finance ministry gave public sector companies until July 2021 to draw up timetables to appoint... Covid-19: India opens registration for UAE-based citizens who want to return home Indian citizens will be required to provide a reason for their return home, as well as the ... Covid-19 'a tipping point' for digital payments, says Network International MD The group's revenues have remained broadly flat in Q1, despite partner merchants being hit hard Abu Dhabi's Waha Capital planning to invest $200m in US stocks, says CEO Waha Capital is finalising the hiring of a chief investment officer for private investments, and... Abu Dhabi teacher dies after contracting Covid-19 Abu Dhabi Indian School suspended its e-learning classes from kindergarten to grade 12 as a mark... Oil extends rally as virus worries ease Brent crude, the international marker, was up more than 10 percent at $24.91 Dubai Islamic Bank books $404m in provisions in preparation for Covid-19 impact Dubai Islamic Bank said impairments rose more than fourfold from a year earlier as profit fell 17% Covid-19 forces cancellation of Iron Maiden show in Dubai Show planned for Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena on May 27 UAE contactless payments up 100% in March, Mastercard data shows The disruptions caused by Covid-19 have led to increased concern about the safety of using cash Saudi oil flotilla heading to US to worsen port congestion A total of 43 million barrels of Saudi oil is set to arrive on the US Gulf and West coasts by May 24 Lebanese central bank chief blames govt leaders for spiralling economic crisis Prime Minister Hassan Diab said the government was exerting 'great efforts to try to alleviate... Virgin Australia draws 20 suitors in race for sale by June Virgin Australia collapsed owing $4.5 billion to more than 10,000 creditors, overwhelmed by a... Photos In pictures: Dubai dad to climb the height of Burj Khalifa with son on his back Team AngelWolf's Nick Watson and his son Rio have announced their latest endurance challenge,... In picture: Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed hosts its first virtual Ramadan lecture series Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed is a forum that hosts prominent leaders, scientists, thinkers, scholars... In pictures: Dubai Festival City Mall reopens its doors with reduced hours Visitors to the malls must adhere to the UAE's health and safety rules while in the malls,... Videos Video: How the pandemic changed fitness forever The physical activity market is worth more than $800 billion worldwide, but it has had to pivot... Video: Emirates SkyCargo dials up focus on safety for employees and operations Safety is always our top priority. With the rapid scaling up of our cargo operations, Emirates... Video: Australia's Justin McGowan on Expo 2020 Dubai postponement Construction Week speaks to the officials spearheading the participation of various countries at... Editor's Choice Saudia says no plans to resume domestic flights in June Saudi Arabia's interior ministry extended the suspension of international and domestic flights... Covid-19: UAE reports 549 new coronavirus cases, nine deaths Dr Farida Al Hosani, official spokesperson of the UAE health sector, some studies show Covid-19... Malls here to stay despite digital surge, Covid-19 fears, says Majid Al Futtaim exec Majid Al Futtaim has yet to decide whether rent relief will continue now that malls have resumed... Etihad Airways suspends sales of tickets on flights before June 16 Previously, travellers could book flights for the last two weeks of May and the first two weeks... For editorial queries, please contact Neil Halligan Editor, ArabianBusiness.com neil.halligan@itp.com For advertising enquiries, please contact Joe Chidiac Group Commercial Director, Arabian Business, CEO Middle East, Esquire, Rake and Revolution Direct +971 4 444 3121 Mobile +971 55 459 2700 joe.chidiac@itp.com © 2020 ITP Digital Media Inc. All rights reserved. Terms   Policy