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The UAE has suspended the entry of all its valid visa holders, who are currently out of the country, for a renewable period of two weeks effective 12.00 noon of Thursday, March 19, due to the spread of COVID-19. The development comes as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of …

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has suspended the issuance of all types of labour permits, including for drivers and domestic workers, effective Thursday, March 19th until further notice. The decision exempts intra-corporate transfer and EXPO 2020 permits. The Ministry said the move has been taken in coordination with …

The Saudi Ministry of Health today reported 67 new cases of COVID-19 in the Kingdom. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the new cases came from Britain, Turkey, Spain, Switzerland, France, Indonesia, and Iraq. The announcement brings the total number of recorded coronavirus infections in the Kingdom to 238, six …

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, announced that it has coordinated with service providers to provide free internet data via mobile phone to families with no home internet services, in order to facilitate their access to a distance learning service. Accordingly, the two national companies, Etisalat and Du, will provide a …

Driven by the latest incentive stimulus packages, and the recent decision to set a 5 percent decline limit, UAE stocks gained AED12.5 bn in market cap by the end of Wednesday’s session. The improved investor sentiments following the recent stimulation decisions to prop up the market saw Abu Dhabi’s General …

Mohammed bin Zayed: I’d like to recognise all the small,medium and large businesses in the UAE that have risen up with initiatives and programs that support the people of the UAE. It is heart warming to see how this challenge has unified people and mobilized all humanity towards a shared …

“Islamic Affairs”: Every Muslim should perform the Dhuhr prayers 4 units “rakaat” at home instead of Friday prayers, after the suspension of congregational prayers to prevent the spread of the new Corona virus.

The UAE has announced a temporary suspension on issuing visas upon arrival for holders of exempted passports, effective 01:00 (UAE local time) on Thursday, the 19th of March, 2020, as part of the precautionary and preventive measures adopted by the country to contain the spread of COVID-19. Holders of diplomatic …

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, NCEMA, has denied all allegations and rumours spread via social networking sites surrounding the spraying of pesticides in UAE skies as a precautionary measure to combat COVID-19. In a statement, NCEMA called on the public to obtain information and news from official …

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a statement notifying Emirati nationals not to travel abroad, effective immediately, and until further notice. The move comes as part of the UAE’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic and ensure the safety and well-being of citizens, …