All establishments must comply with this directive and employers must book a round ticket for employees availing of this facility The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has launched an ‘Early Leave’ initiative for all expat private sector employees which would...

The new cases are nationals of different countries and are all in a stable condition The UAE reported 241 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, April 5, taking the total number of those infected in the country to 1,799, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced. The new cases are...

UAE also directs factories to support health sector's needs DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates will reinforce its stockpile of strategic goods and waive residency visa fines for the rest of the year in response to the coronavirus outbreak, its vice president said on Sunday. Sheikh...

Apart from a few firms, most of them have no exposure to the troubled companies. A number of the UAE companies on Sunday revealed details of their exposure to debt-ridden NMC Health, Finablr and UAE Exchange companies. Apart from a few firms, most of them have no exposure to the...

Employees of exempted sectors need not register for permits in Dubai The Dubai government announced on April 4 that the National Sterilisation Programme in Dubai would be extended to 24 hours a day across all areas and communities in the emirate for a period of two weeks subject to...

Entertainment destinations, cinemas and gyms also ordered to stay shut to mitigate spread of Covid-19 Commercial centres, shopping malls, cinemas, electronic game halls (arcades) and other entertainment destinations in Abu Dhabi will remain closed until further notice to combat the...

Health sector spokesperson Dr Farida Al Hosani says masks must be worn regardless of pre-existing medical conditions The UAE on Saturday recorded 241 new cases of coronavirus, while the death toll from the deadly Covid-19 rose to 10. Dr Farida Al Hosani, official spokesperson for...

Metro and tram services suspended for the duration of two-week extended disinfection period Bus services in Dubai are free for people allowed to leave their homes during the 24-hour lockdown period, while taxis are offering a 50 percent discount on fares. It comes following the...

It was the biggest contraction on record, as travel and social restrictions aimed at containing the spread of the virus hurt businesses DUBAI: The coronavirus pandemic in March accelerated the downturn in an already sluggish non-oil private sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE),...

Individuals will not be allowed to leave the house, except for essential purposes The Dubai Government Media Office has announced that the National Sterilisation Programme in Dubai will be extended to 24 hours a day across all areas and communities in the emirate for a period of two...