Member companies offered rent suspension, discounts, fee waivers The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has introduced a business support package to help struggling businesses through the current health pandemic. Companies in various industries have been losing revenues, as...

Number of new cases confirmed on Wednesday currently stands at 85 Dubai Marina promenade is to close to residents, in a further bid to combat the spread of coronavirus in the emirate. The latest measures come as the number of confirmed cases in the UAE increased by 85 on Wednesday...

It was announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. Workers, whose employment visas have expired, will be exempted from the medical fitness test, it was announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the Ministry of Health and Prevention and the...

Hospitality giant reveals Palace Downtown is closed for renovation and is scheduled to reopen in July Emaar Hospitality has said that the Address Sky View and Address Dubai Mall are still open for UAE guests over the coronavirus outbreak. However, the hotel giant has confirmed...

Public asked to stay at home, and not leave unless 'absolutely necessary' The UAE will carry out a 'National Disinfection Programme' over the next three days, with authorities asking people to stay home unless "absolutely necessary”. The Ministry of Health Prevention (MoHAP) and...

The measures include 10 banking-related initiatives specifically for individuals, and seven financial initiatives for SMEs. ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Government has unveiled a comprehensive package of financial incentives, in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin...

The health and interior ministries urged people to stay in their homes throughout the period DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates will restrict the movement of traffic and people from 8 p.m. (1600 GMT) on Thursday to 6 a.m. on Sunday as it disinfects public transport and public facilities,...

UAE's leading telecom services operator Etisalat Group has announced that its shareholders have approved the board's recommendation to pay cash dividends of 80 fils per share to the investors for full-year 2019. The decision was taken at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at the...

Drones can carry loudspeakers to broadcast messages from the police and public announcements Dubai Police are using drones to ensure members of the public are avoiding the emirate’s beaches and other public spaces. The UAE government has urged the public to stay at home unless...

Move to support remote working, distance learning The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has enabled some apps that support free video and voice calls in light of the coronavirus outbreak. The regulatory body announced on Tuesday that, “in the context of the...