March 2020 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

March 29, 2020 no comments 384
Flydubai aircraft left Dubai on Saturday morning, connecting via Zagreb to London The UAE this morning gave permission for a Flydubai aircraft to depart from Dubai, in order to transport British citizens wanting to return to the United Kingdom. Patrick Moody, the British...

March 29, 2020 no comments 358
Measures include deferring rent payments for six months and refunding security deposits Dubai has unveiled an economic stimulus package for its free zones in light of what has been described as “exceptional circumstances” surrounding the global coronavirus pandemic. Aimed at...

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National Sterilisation Programme has been extended until April 5 UAE confirmed 63 new coronavirus (Covid-19) cases on Saturday. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Health and Prevention in a press conference today. Extension of The National Disinfection Programme...

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Earth Hour is gaining momentum across the world as a platform seeking to reduce carbon emissions, preserve natural resources and achieve green development ABU DHABI: Guided by its leadership's forward-looking vision, the UAE is playing an increasingly prominent role in reducing the...

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Dubai Free Zones Council launches economic stimulus package DUBAI - Under the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown...

March 28, 2020 no comments 406
Since being launched on Monday, the Authority of Social Contribution - known as Ma'an - has received more than 601 calls and 4,230 SMS messages from people making financial or in-kind contributions Residents and businesses in Abu Dhabi have come together to contribute more than AED 100...

March 28, 2020 no comments 380
The fines can be doubled for repeat offenders UAE residents found violating preventive measures and government instructions to contain the ongoing coronavirus pandemic will receive stiff fines of up to AED 50,000, which can be double in cases of repeat offenders, the government has...

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The National Sterilisation Programme is taking place between 8 PM and 6 AM through the morning of Sunday, March 29 Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management has launched a new website through which residents can request permission to leave home during the National...

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People working in vital fields are exempt from registering on website to leave home. Dubai has launched a website for residents where they can request permission to leave their home for essential work or purposes. UAE began a nationwide Disinfection Program to sanitise the country as...

March 27, 2020 no comments 487
Central Bank issues new order to ensure health, safety of residents Banks across the UAE have been ordered to replenish ATM machines with new banknotes to ensure the health and safety of residents and there is a steady supply of cash for workers, especially during paydays. The...

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