August 2020 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

August 31, 2020 no comments 681
A huge gas explosion was reported in Abu Dhabi on Monday morning, resulting in the death of two people. The police said two people lost their lives – one near the site of the incident, and the second, a passer-by who was hit by debris. The Rapid Intervention Teams of the Emergency and...

August 31, 2020 no comments 607
The transactions are made through the UAE Fund Transfer System ABU DHABI: The total value of fund transfers among the UAE's banks amounted to AED5.054 trillion during the first six months of 2020, according to the statistics released by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates...

August 31, 2020 no comments 708
Spending in restaurants improved by 75 percent in August ABU DHABI: In a sign that bodes well for an eventual market recovery after the coronavirus, consumer spending in the UAE continues to increase for the third straight month, jumping 63 percent in August as compared to March,...

August 31, 2020 no comments 850
After almost six months, schools in the UAE reopened their doors on Sunday and welcomed students back for the first day of the new academic term. While schools and classrooms might not look and operate quite the same as earlier in the year, given the numerous health and safety measures in...

August 29, 2020 no comments 631
The decision has been issued based on the UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2020 to ensure balance between meeting business requirements and helping families fulfil the requirements of distance education for their children DUBAI - Mothers with children in grade six and below or those...

August 29, 2020 no comments 1022
Organisers stick to 25mln visitor targets despite pandemic; world-class event assured UAE - The construction of all country pavilions for Dubai Expo 2020 will be completed by end of this year and the UAE is working on developing guidelines to ensure a Covid-free Expo site. Bureau...

August 28, 2020 no comments 579
Petrol prices remain unchanged Fuel prices in the UAE were left unchanged for the month of September on Thursday. Super 98 petrol will cost Dh1.91 per litre, while Special 95 petrol will cost Dh1.80 per litre. E-plus petrol will now be Dh1.72 a litre, while diesel will cost...

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Transactions have picked up recently after the easing of restrictions, but overall, the market remains weak compared to last year Dubai real estate investment trust ENBD REIT has seen its net asset value (NAV) decline by $15 million in three months due to the property market slowdown...

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The UAE Ministry of Education and National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NECDMA) announced the reopening of nurseries in line with special requirements and all precautionary. Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) tweet announces guidelines and...

August 28, 2020 no comments 586
The UAE could be at risk of a second wave of the Covid-19 outbreak if residents do not adhere to the strict precautionary measures The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Thursday reported 491 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 402 recoveries. No new deaths were...

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