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Tuesday, 3 March 2020

Saudi Arabia confirms first case of coronavirus

Health ministry says affected person came to the kingdom from Iran via Bahrain
Letter claiming JA Lake View Hotel lockdown from coronavirus 'a guest prank'
Dubai Police investigating the hoax as CEO of JA Resorts & Hotels describes it as 'a guest prank...
Dubai International Boat Show falls victim as virus fears grow
Organisers say they have postponed the show at Dubai Harbour from March 10-14 to November 24-28

Saudi Arabia launches 'instant visa' to support new business growth

Ahmed Al-Rajhi, Minister of Labour and Social Development, says instant visa will play "an...
Dubai Police seizes fake luxury watches worth $330m
In an operation called 60 Minutes, Dubai Police says it swooped on the counterfeit business in...
Top UK design firm hired to advise on Saudi mega project Amaala
Amaala, the ultra-luxury destination located along Saudi Arabia's northwestern coastline, has...

Italian investor said to seek partner for NMC Health bid

Sources say GKSD Investment Holding approached Mubadala Investment Co about becoming an equity...
UAE Air Force flies medical supplies to Iran to help fight virus
Deployment comes as Iran announced that novel coronavirus has killed 12 more people in the...
UAE denies reports that quarantined hotel guests left without virus tests
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island and neighbouring Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi were both put on lockdown over...

Dubai ruler launches 8-language Mystery Shopper app

New Mystery Shopper application unveiled by Sheikh Mohammed aims to help measure the performance...
Bahrain mulls oil, gas transfer following Saudi Aramco IPO success
Oil Minister says Bahrain may transfer some of its oil and natural gas assets into a proposed...
Kuwait coronavirus cases jump to 56 as Iran link grows
Health Ministry confirms 10 new cases in last 24 hours, saying all patients have visited Iran

Economic impact from virus will be short term, says UAE Ambassador to China

Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri says markets will see a brighter second quarter thanks to fiscal measures...
Photos

In pictures: Stunning shots of the Dubai skyline covered with fog

With more supertall buildings than metro stops, Dubai is the perfect place to get a look at some...
In pictures: Hazza bin Zayed attends Khalifa Air College graduation in Al Ain
The graduates pledged to maintain the safety and security of the UAE, obey the orders of their...
In pictures: The bestselling books in Dubai this week
Magrudy's bookstore, in partnership with Arabian Business, announces the most popular books in...
Videos

Expert advice: How to win the war for talent?

"The success of every organisation depends on its ability to attract and retain talent", Mattias...
Video: Why do pandemics keep happening?
From the black death to the coronavirus, this is what we need to think about in order to tackle...
Video: Where might humans live in space?
If the Earth becomes uninhabitable because of climate change, humans will have to look elsewhere.
Editor's Choice

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to launch in Q3 this year

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will launch operations to destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia...
Hospital operator NMC Health asks lenders for informal standstill
Mubadala Investment is considering a potential investment in the United Arab Emirates' largest...
Abu Dhabi hotels on lockdown report no cases of coronavirus
W Abu Dhabi and Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi were being used by teams taking part in the UAE Tour
Opinion

Ousted From oil, Saudi minister Khalid Al-Falih can make a mark in investing

The choice of Al-Falih indicates that King Salman is hoping the new Ministry of Investment will...
Featured Analysis

Inside the world of entrepreneur Sara Al Madani

Emirati entrepreneur Sara Al Madani on social media and influencers, why some SMEs fail and...
Fit for purpose: Fitness First Middle East CEO George Flooks
Fitness First Middle East is embarking on an ambitious expansion campaign throughout the GCC, but...
Why Trump's whirlwind tour of India both charms and puzzles Indians
The US president's first official visit to the subcontinent is also aimed at the millions of...
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