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Wednesday, 15 April 2020

Covid-19: UAE announces 3 deaths, 412 new coronavirus cases

UAE increased its testing of citizens and residents, with over 32,000 Covid-19 tests carried out...
Facebook teams up with Middle East firm to combat Covid-19 rumours
Facebook and WhatsApp have seen large upticks in usage as a result of social distancing,...
Dubai Mall virtual store live on noon.com
Announced in late March, the virtual store is meant to serve as an e-commerce solution to support...

Emirates aircraft in DXB collision with British Airways, no injuries reported

The incident at Dubai International airport is under investigation
Dubai's Danube to retain 3,600+ workers, make salary decision this month
Chairman Rizwan Sajan has said the jobs of 3,600+ workforce are safe
Despite Covid-19, Dubai residents still moving homes
Some experts believe that the 'lockdown effect' is driving some people to move to new homes in...

Bahrain converts car park into Covid-19 ICU

Bahrain has recorded over 1,500 cases of coronavirus, including 7 deaths
Oman detects 86 additional cases of coronavirus
Oman has reported four fatalities as a result of the virus
Sharjah records $980m in property deals in Q1
Residential properties constitute the vast bulk of sales transactions in Sharjah in Q1

Saudi Arabia races to contain epidemic in Islam's holiest city

The total number of coronavirus cases reported in Makkah, home to 2 million people, reached 1,050...
STC delays $2.4bn Vodafone Egypt stake deal because of Covid-19
In January, STC said that it had reached a preliminary deal to buy the take for $2.4 billion as...
Saudi Arabia says oil cuts could reach 19.5m barrels
The OPEC+ alliance, led by Riyadh and Moscow, agreed on Sunday to slash daily production by 9.7...

Kuwait's Covid-19 death toll rises to 3

The country has confirmed 1,355 cases of coronavirus
Covid-19: Dubai Healthcare City launches e-licensing initiative
With the new e-license initiative, healthcare professionals will benefit from reduced...
Dubai Police issues 2,527 fines against Covid-19 traffic violators
The overall number of fines includes 2,076 warnings and fines against people for violating safety...
Photos

In pictures: Stranded passengers in Dubai get special goodbye sticker on passports

Immigration officials at Dubai International Airport will also place a special farewell stickers...
In pictures: Ras Al Khaimah Ruler opens drive-thru Covid-19 screening centre
HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, opened the...
In pictures: Flydubai cargo allocates six Boeing 737-800 NG to move vital goods
Flydubai is utilising the cargo hold capacity in its passenger aircraft and has been working with...
Videos

Video: How satellite images show the Covid-19 global lockdown

Before and after satellite images and drone footage reveal empty city streets around the world,...
Video: Are professional athletes overpaid?
Wouldn't it be great to make $100 million a year to just play a game? Professional athletes...
Video: Fighting Covid-19 with supercomputers
Dan Stanzione, Texas Advanced Computing Center executive director, discusses the use of...
Editor's Choice

Majid Al Futtaim announces rent relief for retailers during lockdown

Retail giant Majid Al Futtaim operates 27 shopping malls across the Middle East and North Africa...
Coronavirus: GEMS parents plea for help after 'rising agony'
Parents have signed an open letter calling on the education giant to reduce school fees
Saudi Cup purse money held amid doping investigation
The trainer of the first placed horse at the February 29 event is among 27 people being indicted...

Revealed: New food-related activities exempt from Covid-19 disinfection programme restrictions

Working hours at these outlets is restricted to 8am to 8pm
Opinion

The reopening of Wuhan offers hope to the world, says UAE's China ambassador

Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to China, says that a proactive approach has mitigated...
Emergency response to Covid-19 is not the future of online education
Online learning requires investments that go beyond the education tools and platforms that can be...
New cool: Thanks to social distancing, I don't feel like a loser anymore
After Covid-19, what it means to be hip and cool has been flipped on its head
Featured Analysis

Coronavirus impact: Can passenger travel recover from Covid-19?

Covid-19 may change passenger travel forever, as the aviation sector faces the bleakest period in...
Maintaining productivity at home during coronavirus lockdown
Psychologists recommend maintaining a routine and controlling the flow of Covid-19 news to reduce...
Has Covid-19 killed off influencers?
A global recession has forced brands to tighten or cut their influencer marketing spend, but this...
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