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COVID-19: 1 dead, 102 new infections in the UAE
The UAE on Sunday announced 1 death from COVID-19, and 102 new cases. This brings the total number of diagnosed cases to 570. The health ministry spokesperson revealed the new numbers in Abu Dhabi.
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Coronavirus: Dubai's Emirates warns of phishing emails, scams
Dubai's flagship airline Emirates has warned of fake emails offering customers a refund on cancelled flights. "We've been alerted to recent email phishing attacks that contain the subject 'Your flight is cancelled: collect your
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Coronavirus in UAE: Dubai launches helpline to report 'price hikes'
A new hotline has been launched by the government of Dubai for consumers to report price rise in commodities amid the Covid-19 outbreak. Dubai Media Office tweeted on Saturday, March 28, a Dubai Economy notice that provided consumers in the
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Coronavirus: Dh50,000 fine for violating precautionary measures in UAE
People who fail to comply with home quarantine instructions in the UAE will be subject to a fine up to Dh50,000 as per a new resolution. The
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Coronavirus in UAE: More tenants get rent exemption
The Sharjah-based developer Alef Group has announced financial support of Dh10 million to help tenants of Zero 6 Mall, one of the Group' projects
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UAE Sanitisation Drive: All you need to know
A national sterilisation programme is being carried out from 8pm tonight (March 26) to 6am on Sunday (March 29). This is part of the authorities'
Read MoreCoronavirus: How UAE firms are splitting shifts, working from home
In line with government directives on social distancing and remote working, most private and government sector organisations in Dubai have begun working remotely from home as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of the Covid-19
Read MoreCoronavirus: Public transport in UAE to be suspended over the weekend
All public transportation in the UAE, including the Dubai Metro, will come to a halt from 8pm on March 26 until 6am on March 29, according to the Ministry of Health and Community Protection and the Ministry of Interior. The stoppage is part of a
Read MoreUAE Sanitisation Drive: Residents urged to communicate via social media
Residents are urged to communicate with their loved ones using phones and social media. Dr Farida said, "The national sterilization programme will be implemented during the weekend, which is the period that is usually allocated for social
Read MoreCoronavirus in UAE: 80% staff of Dubai's private sector to work from home
Dubai on Wednesday announced work-from-home regulations for the private sector. "In view of the precautionary steps and preventive measures aimed to ensure public health and safety, and based on the circulars and decisions issued by the
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