Having trouble reading this email?, See it in your browser Sunday, 1 March 2020 As number of coronavirus cases continues to grow, what will its economic impact be? Coronavirus COVID-19 is forecast to knock $1.1 trillion off the global economy, but analysts... Emirates airline asks staff to take voluntary leave amid coronavirus crisis Emirates airline confirmed email sent to staff 'due to difficult business conditions' Abu Dhabi health authority dismisses residential coronavirus case as false Claims had been made that the deadly virus had been discovered in a residential compound in the... Gulf bourses feel impact of coronavirus, as oil prices dip below $50 The Saudi bourse, the region's largest and one of the world's top 10 share markets, was down 3.1... Bahrain F1 Grand Prix to go on despite coronavirus fears, says F1 CEO Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has said that teams are dealing with 'a moving target' with... India, Pakistan Asia Cup clash to be held in Dubai Asia Cup tournament had been scheduled for Pakistan in September but India had refused to take... Saudis may yet clinch OPEC+ deal as virus spreads Ever since it became clear the outbreak was savaging energy demand in China - and oil prices... Six flights return Kuwait nationals home from Iran and Thailand Passengers had been evacuated from Tehran and Bangkok where the coronavirus continues to spread Nurseries closed for two weeks as UAE looks to halt coronavirus spread Schools remain open but students with flu symptoms are advised to stay home until full recovery Standard Chartered sees 2019 MENA profits up 29%, warns of impact or coronavirus British bank generates 68% if its revenue from Asia, particularly China ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi postponed over coronavirus fears Cases of the deadly virus were reported on Yas Island, where the event was due to take place from... UAE warns against use of N-95 facial mask On Sunday, the official Twitter account of US Surgeon General Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams warned... First coronavirus death on US soil confirmed, Trump calls for calm President Donald Trump said the United States was ready to assist Iran with its coronavirus... Photos In pictures: Maximum Security wins the world's richest horse race American horse Maximum Security on Saturday won the $20 million Saudi Cup, the world's richest... In pictures: Novak Djokovic wins fifth Dubai Championship Novak Djokovic won the Dubai Championships for the fifth time on Saturday, defeating Stefanos... In pictures: Sharjah ruler inaugurates Zaha Hadid Architects-designed Madar complex at Aljada A new entertainment complex for the UAE, Madar at Aljada was launched by Sheikh Dr Sultan bin... Videos Video: Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival showcases Emirati & international talent Marking its eighth edition, the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival (RAFAF) showcased talented... Video: Could artificial intelligence have predicted the COVID-19 coronavirus? AI technology could be used to alert medical institutes on irregular symptoms before human... Video: Dubai's Heart of Europe - luxury resort with the ultimate 'wow' factor The Heart of Europe is a plush paradise home to the world's first climate-controlled resort with... Editor's Choice Maximum Security wins the Saudi Cup, world's richest horse race Maximum Security was three-quarters of a length ahead of American champion Midnight Bisou at... UAE's Mubadala said to weigh investment in troubled NMC Health Sources say Abu Dhabi wealth fund is considering a potential investment in Middle East's largest... Saudi Arabia bars Gulf citizens from entering Makkah, Madinah Foreign ministry announces temporary suspension of entry of GCC citizens to the holy cities Opinion A $30 oil price is the real virus threat to OPEC Oil traders will remain hard to convince that producers are doing enough, or reacting quickly enough For editorial queries, please contact Neil Halligan Editor, ArabianBusiness.com neil.halligan@itp.com Shane Mc Ginley Editorial Director, Arabian Business Shane.McGinley@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