Having trouble reading this email?, See it in your browser Monday, 27 April 2020 Saudi Arabia signs $265m China deal to ramp up Covid-19 testing Agreement with Beijing Genome Institute will provide for nine million coronavirus tests Zomato says reducing commission fees would 'compromise' its survival Delivery app says it is facing its own financial challenges amid Covid-19 Saudi's tourism industry could take 45% hit due to Covid-19 Tourism Minister Ahmed al-Khateeb reported as saying hopes are high for a fast recovery DAFZA to freeze retailers' lease payments for three months Move is part of economic incentive packages to help businesses through Covid-19 crisis Oman's A'Soud Global School announces 20% discount in term 3 fees Discount applies to all grades for current academic year Dubai closes 21 shops for breaching Covid-19 partial reopening restrictions Authorities have warned 65 outlets and issued penalties to seven others Bahrain launches virtual mall in kingdom for shoppers Government-run website features over 100 companies, selling fashion, homeware and electronics No jackpot winner as Emirates Loto prize rolls over to AED45m Two people matched five out of six numbers in Saturday's draw, claiming AED500,000 each UAE retailers looking for more government support to mitigate coronavirus impact, says Buz survey Report reveals large majority expecting 75% hit on business forecast for the year Dubai's Dnata signs deal to operate inflight catering for Irish carrier Aer Lingus The agreement, which starts in June this year, will see Dnata provide catering services for all... Coronavirus: Kuwait confirms 183 new cases, one more death Total number of confirmed cases in the country currently stands at 3,075 Coronavirus: Oman reports 93 new cases of Covid-19, total stands at 1,998 Sultanate revealed on Sunday, 333 people have so far recovered from coronavirus Abu Dhabi's main refinery makes China sales push after servicing Rome-based Eni sees Ruwais operating at 60% capacity in the second quarter and reaching full... Photos In pictures: New safety and etiquette signage in Dubai public transport Dubai Roads and Transport Authority will this week start placing 170,000 stickers across various... In pictures: Sterilisation campaign at Last Exit in Al Khawaneej Dubai Municipality started working with the Emirates Foundation on sterilisation operations,... In pictures: Dubai unveils mobile laboratory unit to conduct Covid-19 tests Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services has announced the launch of its Mobile Laboratory Unit ... Videos Video: Saudi Dalma Malhas pines for her horses in Europe as she self-isolates Equestrian Dalma Malhas from Saudi Arabia has had her training program halted due to the impact... Editor's Choice UAE telco Du reveals 200% surge in use of video services, including Zoom Home broadband services saw a 40% rise, according to CEO Johan Dennelind Emirates airline steps up refund process to deal with 500,000 requests Emirates' monthly refund requests grew by over 300% Saudi Arabia partially lifts restrictions, keeps Makkah curfew Saudi Arabia will allow resumption of some commercial and economic activities Opinion Can historic oil price weakness, along dismal economic reading, push gold above $1,800? World markets are nowhere near as strong as stock market performances might indicate 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