Having trouble reading this email?, See it in your browser Wednesday, 20 May 2020 UAE firm announces rapid Covid-19 testing technology The UAE's total number of diagnosed cases now stands at 25,063 UAE start-up Fruitful Day triples business by remaining agile Fruitful Day, which has moved to a new 5,500 sq ft warehouse facility in Dubai, added new product... Etisalat Group CEO Saleh Al Abdooli announces resignation Hatem Dowidar, the current CEO International of Etisalat named as acting CEO Arabian Business digital magazine: read the latest edition online The online Arabian Business edition contains all the features and content you are used to reading... Covid-19: UAE firm Strata and Honeywell start producing N95 masks in Al Ain Currently, the UAE imports all its N95 respirators from abroad Saudi Aramco is first oil major to regain pre-price-war share price Aramco climbed 3.1% in Riyadh on Tuesday, advancing for a record sixth day alongside an extended... UAE investor may buy into sleeping giant of French rugby Beziers, 11-time French top-flight champions, were relegated to the ProD2 in 2005 and according... Medics arrive in UAE from India to help in Covid-19 battle VPS Healthcare brought 105-member medical team of critical care nurses, doctors and paramedics... Branson sold $41m of Virgin Galactic shares last week Branson's Virgin Group owns 81% of Vieco 10, with the balance held by Aabar Space, an Abu Dhabi... UAE sets up moon-sighting committee to confirm end of Ramadan Moon-sighting committee will host a virtual meeting A month after oil plunged into the abyss, prices are surging Prices are surging, up about 70% in New York since the start of May Abu Dhabi announces $1.4bn housing package for Emiratis The housing package includes housing loans, houses and residential plots Saudi Arabia moves to abolish flogging as punishment The kingdom's courts were all told to use jail terms of fines - or both - as alternative penalties Photos In pictures: Mohamed bin Zayed visits Covid-19 field hospital in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan inspected the Covid-19 field hospital in... Videos Business impact: Saudi Arabia's new 15% VAT explained The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced to triple the rate of VAT to 15%. Editor's Choice Mental health hotline launched in UAE amid Covid-19 challenges Mental Support Line will offer initial psychological counselling to community members UAE banks gave 4.3% more loans to SMEs in Q1 2020 Banks gave small and medium-sized enterprises $25.4 billion in Q1 this year BR Shetty owes $250m in loans to India's Bank of Baroda An Indian court has forbidden BR Shetty and his wife from selling or transferring 16 properties... Etihad Airways announces job losses 'across several areas' Abu Dhabi-based carrier says Covid-19 economic impact has forced the company to make 'difficult... Opinion How Covid-19 will change the way we rent and buy real estate The pandemic has altered our perception of life and work but future home buyers and renters will... Featured Analysis Retail future: What next for Dubai's shopping malls? The future is uncertain for the $55bn industry bearing the brunt of Covid-19 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